SNAP program requires families to make healthier food choices

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is empowering families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier food choices with the implementation of Louisiana’s SNAP Food Restriction Waiver. Approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on August 4, 2025, the twoyear pilot initiative removes soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy from the list o...

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