DSNAP Applications Open This Week for St. John Parish Residents

Published on September 23, 2024

DSNAP applications open this week for St. John Parish residents affected by Hurricane Francine. Residents are encouraged to complete the DSNAP application by phone on their assigned day by last name.

Wed., Sept. 25 –A-G
Thurs., Sept. 26 – H-M
Fri., Sept. 27 – N-Z
Mon., Sept. 30 – Open to all
Tues., Oct. 1 – Open to all

Residents can call: 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578) to apply for DSNAP on their designated day.

Application hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. After selecting your language, press 6 followed by 1.

Approved applicants will receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card by mail.

Vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled, who are unable to apply by phone can apply in person at selected DCFS offices or community-based organizations within the affected parishes.

Let's Work! River Parishes - LaPlace Office
1708 Chantilly Dr. Suite A, Laplace, LA 70068
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

SNAP Replacements:
Recipients in St. John Parish who lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to power outages of at least 24 hours or other impacts from Hurricane Francine may apply for replacements.

https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/form/snap-38-online.

SNAP Supplements
SNAP households in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne parishes who are not already receiving the maximum monthly benefit amount will automatically receive supplemental benefits to bring their households to the maximum for one month.

https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/.../statement-of-disaster....