SNAP · Louisiana
Louisiana SNAP: Louisiana Purchase Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Louisiana, SNAP is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and benefits load on the Louisiana Purchase Card. 613,661 people were on SNAP in Louisiana in July 2026, down 23.3% from July 2025 (800,046). 3,981 stores in the state take SNAP.
Louisiana SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Louisiana Purchase CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-997-1117
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help lineApplications, interviews, case questions888-524-3578
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
When benefits arrive
We could not confirm Louisiana's current deposit days against the state's own page, so we do not show a table. Your approval notice and the EBT line have your date.
How to find your deposit dayIncome limits in Louisiana
Louisiana uses a gross income limit of 200% of the poverty line for most households, under a state option called broad-based categorical eligibility. Households under that limit do not face the federal net income or asset tests.
| People | Gross limit (200%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,660 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $3,608 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $4,554 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $5,500 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $6,448 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $7,394 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $8,340 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $9,288 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
No asset limit for most households in Louisiana under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for LouisianaLouisiana rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. It restricts soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The rule applies since February 18, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
- Hot meals at restaurants. Louisiana does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Louisiana has no time limit waiver areas in the first quarter of FY2027, so the 3-month limit applies statewide to adults it covers.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. Louisiana took part in Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) in 2026.Details
Utility allowances
Instead of adding up each bill, SNAP counts a set utility amount. A higher amount can raise the benefit.
| Area | Heating or cooling | Basic or limited | Phone only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | $465 | n/d | $76 |
Where to use EBT in Louisiana
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 25 stores that take SNAP online in Louisiana:
- Albertsons
- Amazon
- Armstrong Farms
- Brookshire’s Food and Pharmacy
- Butcher Boy
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Family Dollar
- Gopuff
- Piggly Wiggly (LA)
- River Queen Greens
- Rouse's Markets
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Spring Market
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Super 1 Foods Brookshires
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Veggi Farmers Cooperative
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- Winn-Dixie
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Louisiana?
Louisiana Purchase Card. The program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What is the SNAP income limit in Louisiana for 4 people?
$5,500 a month gross (200% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Louisiana?
Call 888-997-1117, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Louisiana?
It restricts soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The rule applies since February 18, 2026 (USDA target date).
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated July 31, 2026); USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026); USDA, Standard Utility Allowances by state, FY2026 table; USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA SNAP Data Tables, persons participating (data as of October 9, 2026); USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA, ABAWD time limit waiver status, FY2027 first quarter (in effect October 1, 2026); USDA, Summer EBT participating areas (page updated August 14, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.