Louisiana will distribute SNAP benefits in increments for November, prioritizing elderly, disabled, and families.
These groups will receive full benefits first, with the state allocating $147 million from existing funds to cover them.
Approximately 53,000 able-bodied adults without dependents will not receive immediate assistance and may need to rely on local food banks until federal SNAP funding resumes.
Jeff Landry said nearly 800,000 SNAP recipients will receive full benefits first.
Author's summary: Louisiana distributes SNAP benefits in increments due to federal shutdown.