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Louisiana will use state funds to ensure residents receive November food stamp benefits amid a federal government shutdown.

Governor Jeff Landry issued an emergency declaration, allowing the state to allocate $150 million for the program.

Approximately 800,000 Louisiana residents who rely on the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) will be covered.

State leaders plan to use money from the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and hope for federal reimbursement later.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said the state will fund November food aid for children, the elderly or disabled who receive food stamps as the federal government shutdown drags on.

Landry and Legislative leaders announced the plan to secure funding from the Louisiana Department of Health during an Oct.

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