Louisiana expands SNAP incentive for fruits, vegetables to Baton Rouge, New Orleans

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 248

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Louisiana has expanded an incentive program to New Orleans and Baton Rouge that encourages the purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables with public food assistance benefits.

The state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program now offers enrollees up to $25 more in benefits every month if they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from Walmart stores in 13 parishes.

Walmart locations in East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes were added to the program Wednesday, …

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