Food Help on the Way for Louisiana Households Hit by Hurricane Ida

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WASHINGTON, September 2, 2021 – Families in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ida will soon be able to receive food packages containing USDA Foods – nutritious, high-quality foods 100% grown and produced on farms in the U.S. USDA approved the short-term measure to address an immediate need for food until a longer-term solution is ready. Earlier this week, USDA also approved a waiver to allow participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase hot foods with their benefits through September 28.

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[TammiT]

This is awesome news! I can't even imagine the devastation that these families are dealing with. Finally something that the Government is doing to help people (that I agree with).