St. Charles Parish council turns to drainage and flood recovery after Tropical Storm Arthur
Drainage and flood-recovery matters came before the St. Charles Parish Council after Tropical Storm Arthur brought up to 9 inches of rain and flooding.
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Louisiana SNAP hot-food waiver expires Aug. 13 after Tropical Storm Arthur
Louisiana SNAP households can use existing benefits for eligible hot or prepared foods at authorized retailers through Aug. 13, but the waiver adds no funds, covers no restaurant meals and may require retailer system updates.
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Louisiana opens disaster SNAP assistance for households affected by Tropical Storm Arthur
Louisiana has received federal approval to offer Disaster SNAP benefits to eligible households affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, while eligible current SNAP recipients may receive automatic supplemental benefits.
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Louisiana SNAP recipients may use benefits for hot food through Aug. 13 after storm damage
Louisiana health officials announced a USDA-approved temporary waiver allowing SNAP participants statewide to use benefits for hot or prepared foods through Aug. 13, 2026, following Tropical Storm Arthur.