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SNAP - How To Apply

Clients can apply for SNAP benefits by filling out an online application or faxing/mailing a print application.
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DCFS Customer Service Chatbot - Try it! |
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DCFS is building a chatbot that can provide quick answers to questions about our food assistance programs. It's a work in progress, but we invite you to try it. Help us perfect this exciting new customer service tool. |
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Online Application
Step One
Step Two
- Gather the documents you will need to verify the information in your application. What must be verified and examples of proof.
Step Three
- As a result of COVID-19, caseworkers are not conducting formal interviews. However, after receiving your application, a DCFS employee may contact you with questions if additional information is required. A decision on your application cannot be made until you have provided all required information (see examples of proof above).
Print Application
Step One
- Download an application and fill it out by hand.
If you need an application to be sent to your mailing address, contact DCFS Customer Service by emailing LAHelpU.dcfs@la.gov or calling 1-888-LAHELP-U (888-524-3578).
Step Two
- Gather the documents you will need to verify the information in your application. What must be verified and examples of proof.
Step Three
Choose one of the following options:
- Mail the completed form to the Document Processing Center:
- DCFS Economic Stability
P.O. Box 260031
Baton Rouge, LA 70826
- DCFS Economic Stability
- Fax the completed form to:
- (225) 663-3164
- Drop off at the nearest local office
NOTE: Applications cannot be emailed.
Step Four
- As a result of COVID-19, caseworkers are not conducting formal interviews. However, after receiving your application, a DCFS employee may contact you with questions if additional information is required. A decision on your application cannot be made until you have provided all required information (see examples of proof above).
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Questions?
- Call 1-888-LAHELP-U (888-524-3578)
- Email LAHelpU.dcfs@la.gov
- Ask the DCFS Chatbot