Approximately 13% of Louisiana families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help put food on the table. A primary method for delivering benefits such as SNAP, the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), or case assistance, the…
Residents who have applied for FEMA disaster assistance following Tropical Storm Arthur should be prepared to answer calls from unfamiliar phone numbers. FEMA may contact applicants to schedule a required home inspection or request additional information needed to process their…
Justice Buses for Rural and Disaster Services We had the chance to talk about our justice bus projects on LSC’s Talk Justice Podcast, which aired in May 2026. April Guillote, our Communications Manager, joined Brian from Oklahoma Indian Legal Services…
The Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) and Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC) have partnered to address the shortage of affordable civil legal services in rural Louisiana. The LSBA’s Access to Justice Department administers the Legal Innovators for Tomorrow (LIFT) Program,…
Quarter 1 of 2026 kicked off with our theme 'Turning Leadership Into Impact.' Discover how LSC Leadership’s support, expert training to overcome barriers in the workforce and education, and other efforts are shaping a positive impact on our communities. Read…
Changes to SNAP Benefits approved on August 4, 2025, have been in effect since February 18, 2026. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) shared a press release about the new SNAP healthy food waiver. The waiver aims to strengthen access…
Navigating Medicare for the first time can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Help is available. Whether you are approaching eligibility, enrolling for the first time, or addressing issues with your current coverage, there are reliable resources designed to…
We ended the 2025 year with free legal education and clinics, community support, and improved industry practices in public interest law. Read more here.
Nearly 600,000 people in Louisiana are estimated to be eligible for expungement of qualifying criminal records. Louisiana’s expungement laws remain among the most complex and restrictive in the country, creating significant barriers for those seeking a fresh start. Demand for…
Our lifeline is at risk We provide free civil legal services to low-income individuals across a 42-parish region, where over 400,000 people are eligible for help. From protecting survivors of domestic violence to defending the rights of seniors, children, and families in crisis - our…
