Disaster Planning
As a Louisiana based group, we understand that planning for and being able to respond quickly to a disaster is an important step for a healthy food system. Our current work includes formation of a disaster resource guide for food system organizations and the community and a research and advocacy project for Disaster SNAP. We will update this webpage as soon as these resources are gathered. If you would like to help with that effort, please fill out the survey(s) that apply to you.
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Feeding Louisiana is the State Food Bank Association of Louisiana helping provide short-term food relief and advocating for long-term solutions to combat hunger throughout the state.
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The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) provides eligible low- to moderate-income households who do not currently receive SNAP benefits with help buying groceries due to lost income or damages following a disaster.
Eligibility for DSNAP benefits is determined by looking at the applicantโs take-home pay (earned and unearned) in the designated 30-day time-period, adding all available cash resources (including checking and savings balances), and deducting the total dollar amount of money spent on any disaster-related expense - that has not already been reimbursed - during the designated 30-day period.
You can pre-register for DSNAP in the DCFS CAFร Self-Service Portal at www.dcfs.la.gov/cafe or by calling the LAHelpU Customer Service Center at 1-888-524-3578.
While it is not required to pre-register before applying for DSNAP, it is strongly encouraged because it will make the application process quicker and easier for the applicant when you call in for your interview during the DSNAP application period.
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