The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval to begin virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in 25 parishes severely affected by Hurricane Ida.
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How to Apply
On their designated day, residents will call the LAHelpU Customer Service Center at 1-888-524-3578 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Translation services are available for individuals whose primary language is not English.
Applicants must select the following menu options during the call:
- 1st Option – Select Language
- 2nd Option – Press 6
- 3rd Option – Press 1
When residents call to apply and be interviewed for DSNAP, a worker will:
- Verify the applicant’s identity and residency.
- Obtain information about income, resources and disaster-related expenses
Application Schedule
Residents should call the LAHelpU Customer Service Center to apply and be interviewed for DSNAP on their designated day (according to the first letter of their last name) or on the A-Z days, which are open to all residents in the approved parishes for each phase.
| Phase 1 |
| Parishes: East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Orleans, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana |
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| Phase 2 |
| Parishes: Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, Jefferson, Livingston, Plaquemines, St. Helena, St Martin ZIP codes 70339 & 70380, St. Mary, Tangipahoa |
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| Phase 3 |
| Parishes: Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Terrebonne |
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SNAP Recipient Eligibility
SNAP recipients are not eligible for DSNAP benefits. However, individuals who began receiving SNAP benefits after the storm can apply.
- Residents who received SNAP benefits in September 2021 ARE NOT eligible.
- The latest information about SNAP benefits can be found at www.dcfs.la.gov/page/snap-updates.
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