Louisiana will distribute its August Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments by Wednesday, helping low-income households with grocery purchases.

SNAP payments, also known as food stamps, are issued from the 1st to the 23rd of every month in Louisiana, according to the state's 2023 schedule.

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To qualify for food stamps, residents must meet several household and income requirements. The median payment per household member is $192, and the maximum payment for a household of one is $281. A household of eight can receive a maximum allotment of $1,691.

SNAP payments are issued on an electronic benefits transfer card and can be used to buy grocery items such as meat and poultry products, bread and cereal, and seeds for growing food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase alcohol, cleaning supplies, or pet food.

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In Louisiana, 822,600 residents, or 18% of the state's population, benefited from SNAP in 2022, per the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Those interested in applying for food stamps, or current Louisiana beneficiaries, can check the status of SNAP, the next available benefit date, recent transaction history, and other information through the LifeInCheck portal. More resources for SNAP and other services can be found through the Department of Children and Family Services or by calling 1-888-LAHELP-U.