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Louisiana SNAP Restrictions Go Into Effect in February
The pilot aims to reduce diet-related disease by directing SNAP benefits toward healthier foods, with retailers required to block banned item purchases, officials said.
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Louisiana begins restricting food stamp purchases
(The Center Square) − Louisiana residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can no longer use their benefits to buy soft drinks, energy drinks or candy starting Wednesday, as
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LDH implements SNAP restrictions
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) implemented food restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.Department of Agriculture (USDA) on August 4, 2025, approved the two-year pilot initiative, which removes soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy from the list of items eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.Restricted itemsSoft drinks: Carbonated, nonalcoholic beverages that contain high-fructose corn syrup or …
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