Louisiana gets SNAP waiver from Tropical Storm Arthur for hot meals

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 300

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Louisiana residents who receive federal food assistance will be able to use their benefits to purchase hot meals or prepared foods as the state recovers from Tropical Storm Arthur, state officials announced Monday.

The Louisiana Department of Health has received a temporary waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow expanded use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through Aug. 13. Participants can purchase eligible hot and prepared foods at authorized Louisiana SNAP retailers, …

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