Louisiana’s SNAP benefits is changing!
To distribute benefits more evenly throughout each month, Louisiana is changing the schedule for SNAP benefits. Read more.
Legal Aid Attorneys Chart Course For 2021 After Spike in Demand
The coronavirus pandemic and the economic downturn it caused sparked a massive spike in demand for legal aid services from America's most marginalized communities, leaving a field already under-resourced facing even greater strain in 2020. At the same time, many…
Louisiana Launches Business Startup Program for Veterans
Governor Edwards announced the launch of an innovative program to hone the entrepreneurial skills of veterans who start a business in the state. Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs, or PAVE, is a partnership of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs,…
Social Security Begins New Electronic Social Security Number Verification Service
The Social Security Administration has begun the initial rollout of its new electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. The agency is rolling out the service to selected participants through 2020, and plans on expanding the number…
Replacing Lost or Damaged Documents after a Disaster in Louisiana
Hurricanes Laura and Delta may have resulted in the loss of important documents, but there are ways to replace them. Read more.
How to prepare for two disasters
When there are two or more disasters declared for the same designated area, FEMA works to ensure applicants receive all eligible help while preventing duplication of federal benefits. This will be the case for families affected by both Hurricanes Laura…
About Pandemic EBT Benefits
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a federal nutrition program that Congress authorized in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through P-EBT, eligible Louisiana families can receive up to $285 per child to buy food. This money is loaded onto an Electronic Benefits…
Amid Virus, Disaster Attorneys Struggle To Reach Survivors
When the federal government declares a disaster merits individual assistance, FEMA can request that the American Bar Association establish a legal aid hotline through the Disaster Legal Services program. But without disaster recovery centers, attorneys say they're having trouble finding their…