Baton Rouge, La. (May 22, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announces that beginning May 26, 2026, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisiana’s border in neighboring states. The change protects benefits from fraud…
Baton Rouge, La. (February 18, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is empowering families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier food choices with today’s implementation of Louisiana’s SNAP Food Restriction Waiver. Approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on August 4, 2025, the two-year pilot initiative removes soft drinks,…
Baton Rouge, La. (January 7, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will hold its first LDH Annual Shareholder Meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, offering Louisiana residents a transparent, accessible overview of the Department’s progress and priorities. LDH serves a diverse group of shareholders, including every resident of the state. From patients and…
The applications for our 2025 FLEYA program are now open! Please share this email with your school administrators, counselors, and teachers to share with your students. FBI New Orleans, The Tulane University Police Department, and the Louisiana Chapter of the FBI National Academy are proud to announce the 2026 Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy (FLEYA)…
VIA LINK provides free, personalized care-navigation services to hundreds of residents each year. Our team builds long-term, supportive relationships with clients, guiding them as they enroll in essential services, apply for public benefits, obtain or replace vital documents, and search for safe and stable housing. We assist individuals identified by 211 call specialists as needing…
Source: https://ldh.la.gov/news/SNAPupdate Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nov 05, 2025 – The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will distribute federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to all eligible Louisiana SNAP recipients starting November 7. The Department has also ended staff furloughs and reopened SNAP offices, effective today. Despite the government shutdown in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of…
Halloween will be here before we know it, which means the holidays are also right around the corner! This fun and exciting time of year can also come with its own stressors, fears and emotions. VIA LINK would like to remind all of our parents that there is support for you 24/7! VIA LINK’s Louisiana…
Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 from Louisiana’s most recent legislative session created the Louisiana Fatherhood Engagement Task Force. One of our key responsibilities is to conduct a statewide survey of fathers to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences, needs, and challenges. The feedback collected will directly inform the Task Force’s recommendations to strengthen policies, programs, and…
VIA LINK has launched the Louisiana Federal Disaster Assistance dashboard to provide critical disaster data to our community.Federal assistance data identifies what communities have been impacted by disasters and where additional support may be needed. This tool gives:• Real-time 2025 hurricane season data: The dashboard visualizes every flood claim payment, Individual Assistance distribution and Public Assistance dollar obligated…
Katrina spurred cell providers to link 2-1-1 with cell phones, ensuring vital services reached those in need. (Image courtesy of VIA LINK) As we reflect on the 20th anniversary of Katrina, I’m reminded of the changes and improvements made in response to this tragedy with our disaster work. This was the time many of us…