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Programs in Louisiana
Louisiana programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP helps eligible households buy groceries each month.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana WIC
WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible women, infants, and children.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Louisiana Department of Health
SUN Bucks
In Louisiana, Summer EBT is called Louisiana SUN Bucks.
SUN Bucks provides eligible school-age children a summer grocery benefit.
Ways to apply:Online
Louisiana Department of Education
Child and Adult Care Food Program and School Nutrition Programs
School nutrition programs provide free or reduced-price meals to eligible students.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
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