Louisiana EBT news

Louisiana EBT News Archive

Reviewed EBT and SNAP news items that may affect Louisiana households. National items are included only when they are relevant across states.

Updated on: July 24, 2026

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National - Federal court vacates USDA SNAP food-restriction waivers affecting state purchase bans

A June 22, 2026 federal district court decision vacated USDA approvals that allowed several states to restrict SNAP purchases such as soda and candy. The ruling is affecting the July–August 2026 window because some state restrictions were scheduled to begin during that period, including Arkansas on July 1, Tennessee on July 31, Hawaii on August 1, and South Carolina on August 31.

Updated June 22, 2026

cov.com

Louisiana - SNAP hot-food purchases allowed through August 13 after Tropical Storm Arthur

Louisiana received USDA approval for a temporary statewide waiver allowing SNAP participants to buy hot or prepared foods with SNAP benefits after Tropical Storm Arthur. The waiver is effective immediately as of July 20, 2026 and runs through August 13, 2026; restaurant meals remain ineligible.

Updated July 24, 2026

ldh.la.gov