The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services’ (DCFS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) New Orleans office provides nutrition assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families in New Orleans, Louisiana. SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are used to purchase food at authorized retail stores.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in New Orleans. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped to lift 1.3 million people out of poverty in Louisiana. SNAP also has a positive impact on the local economy, generating $1.8 billion in economic activity in Louisiana in 2021.