status: Open -> Closed

notes: 9/18/2008 11:12:18 AM TERREBONNE PARISH UNIFIED COMMAND STRUCTURE PRESS BRIEFING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 – 10:30 A.M. FOOD STAMPS Emergency Food Stamp locations are currently at Kirshman’s and the Bayou Black Recreation Center during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 28, 2008. ---------------------------------------------- LTel 9/15/08: This site reopened today per: http://www.tpcg.org/oep/emergencies.asp ----------------------------------------------- Terrebonne food stamp sites closed: Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. Food stamp distribution has been suspended at the Bayou Black Recreation Center and the Kirschman's Southland Mall location in anticipation of tropical-force winds from Hurricane Ike. The sites may reopen as weather conditions improve, officials say. -------------------------------------------------- Food Stamps Extension The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) will continue accepting applications for Disaster Food Stamps through Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson announced the seven-day extension today after it was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Disaster Food Stamp program was previously scheduled to close on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Secretary Williamson reiterated her call for the federal government to waive the face-to-face interview requirement for Disaster Food Stamp applicants. "We believe that people living in federally declared disaster areas should be able to apply on-line or over the phone in order to avoid the long lines," Williamson said. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Secretary Williamson is scheduled to meet with USDA Food and Nutrition Services Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner to discuss the requested waiver. DSS employees processed 48,104 Disaster Food Stamp applications today from the 31 eligible parishes. That is a total of 78,394 for the two days. Louisiana's Unified Command will continue to ensure that all sites have full security, and succeeded today in providing more water to applicants. Also on Wednesday, DSS trained an additional 251 staff to be deployed in the new locations to supplement staff in high-volume areas like New Orleans, Jefferson, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. In order to help the elderly, Council on Aging staff have been trained to administer Disaster Food Stamps. People 60 years of age or older should contact their local parish Councils on Aging for the nearest Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Application Site for seniors. If the local Council on Aging is not available, seniors should contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at 1-877-340-9100. DSS Secretary Williamson emphasized that the Disaster Food Stamps program has strictly defined income eligibility and can only be used for the purchase of food, and reminded participants in the regular Food Stamp Program that they do not need to apply. Their benefits will automatically be lifted to the maximum amount allowable for September and their August benefits have been increased by 20 percent in order to replace lost food. -> 9/22/2008 2:36:38 PM TERREBONNE PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT PRESS BRIEFING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 – 10:30 A.M. Emergency Food Stamp locations are currently at Kirshman’s and the Bayou Black Recreation Center during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 28, 2008. It is anticipated that the Bayou Black Recreation Center may be closing shortly with all operations consolidated to the Kirshman’s site – more information will be provided as it comes available. For information on the program please call 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578) and press option 3 for more information or visit their website at www.dss.louisiana.gov --------------------------------------------- 9/18/2008 11:12:18 AM TERREBONNE PARISH UNIFIED COMMAND STRUCTURE PRESS BRIEFING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 – 10:30 A.M. FOOD STAMPS Emergency Food Stamp locations are currently at Kirshman’s and the Bayou Black Recreation Center during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 28, 2008. ---------------------------------------------- LTel 9/15/08: This site reopened today per: http://www.tpcg.org/oep/emergencies.asp ----------------------------------------------- Terrebonne food stamp sites closed: Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. Food stamp distribution has been suspended at the Bayou Black Recreation Center and the Kirschman's Southland Mall location in anticipation of tropical-force winds from Hurricane Ike. The sites may reopen as weather conditions improve, officials say. -------------------------------------------------- Food Stamps Extension The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) will continue accepting applications for Disaster Food Stamps through Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson announced the seven-day extension today after it was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Disaster Food Stamp program was previously scheduled to close on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Secretary Williamson reiterated her call for the federal government to waive the face-to-face interview requirement for Disaster Food Stamp applicants. "We believe that people living in federally declared disaster areas should be able to apply on-line or over the phone in order to avoid the long lines," Williamson said. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Secretary Williamson is scheduled to meet with USDA Food and Nutrition Services Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner to discuss the requested waiver. DSS employees processed 48,104 Disaster Food Stamp applications today from the 31 eligible parishes. That is a total of 78,394 for the two days. Louisiana's Unified Command will continue to ensure that all sites have full security, and succeeded today in providing more water to applicants. Also on Wednesday, DSS trained an additional 251 staff to be deployed in the new locations to supplement staff in high-volume areas like New Orleans, Jefferson, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. In order to help the elderly, Council on Aging staff have been trained to administer Disaster Food Stamps. People 60 years of age or older should contact their local parish Councils on Aging for the nearest Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Application Site for seniors. If the local Council on Aging is not available, seniors should contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at 1-877-340-9100. DSS Secretary Williamson emphasized that the Disaster Food Stamps program has strictly defined income eligibility and can only be used for the purchase of food, and reminded participants in the regular Food Stamp Program that they do not need to apply. Their benefits will automatically be lifted to the maximum amount allowable for September and their August benefits have been increased by 20 percent in order to replace lost food.

name: Kirschman's Bldg. (Next to Sears - Southland Mall) - Emergency Food Stamps -> Kirschman's Bldg. (Next to Sears - Southland Mall) - Emergency Food Stamps (Closing 9/28/08)
notes: LTel 9/15/08: This site reopened today per: http://www.tpcg.org/oep/emergencies.asp ----------------------------------------------- Terrebonne food stamp sites closed: Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. Food stamp distribution has been suspended at the Bayou Black Recreation Center and the Kirschman's Southland Mall location in anticipation of tropical-force winds from Hurricane Ike. The sites may reopen as weather conditions improve, officials say. -------------------------------------------------- Food Stamps Extension The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) will continue accepting applications for Disaster Food Stamps through Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson announced the seven-day extension today after it was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Disaster Food Stamp program was previously scheduled to close on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Secretary Williamson reiterated her call for the federal government to waive the face-to-face interview requirement for Disaster Food Stamp applicants. "We believe that people living in federally declared disaster areas should be able to apply on-line or over the phone in order to avoid the long lines," Williamson said. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Secretary Williamson is scheduled to meet with USDA Food and Nutrition Services Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner to discuss the requested waiver. DSS employees processed 48,104 Disaster Food Stamp applications today from the 31 eligible parishes. That is a total of 78,394 for the two days. Louisiana's Unified Command will continue to ensure that all sites have full security, and succeeded today in providing more water to applicants. Also on Wednesday, DSS trained an additional 251 staff to be deployed in the new locations to supplement staff in high-volume areas like New Orleans, Jefferson, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. In order to help the elderly, Council on Aging staff have been trained to administer Disaster Food Stamps. People 60 years of age or older should contact their local parish Councils on Aging for the nearest Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Application Site for seniors. If the local Council on Aging is not available, seniors should contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at 1-877-340-9100. DSS Secretary Williamson emphasized that the Disaster Food Stamps program has strictly defined income eligibility and can only be used for the purchase of food, and reminded participants in the regular Food Stamp Program that they do not need to apply. Their benefits will automatically be lifted to the maximum amount allowable for September and their August benefits have been increased by 20 percent in order to replace lost food. -> 9/18/2008 11:12:18 AM TERREBONNE PARISH UNIFIED COMMAND STRUCTURE PRESS BRIEFING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 – 10:30 A.M. FOOD STAMPS Emergency Food Stamp locations are currently at Kirshman’s and the Bayou Black Recreation Center during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 28, 2008. ---------------------------------------------- LTel 9/15/08: This site reopened today per: http://www.tpcg.org/oep/emergencies.asp ----------------------------------------------- Terrebonne food stamp sites closed: Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. Food stamp distribution has been suspended at the Bayou Black Recreation Center and the Kirschman's Southland Mall location in anticipation of tropical-force winds from Hurricane Ike. The sites may reopen as weather conditions improve, officials say. -------------------------------------------------- Food Stamps Extension The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) will continue accepting applications for Disaster Food Stamps through Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson announced the seven-day extension today after it was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Disaster Food Stamp program was previously scheduled to close on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Secretary Williamson reiterated her call for the federal government to waive the face-to-face interview requirement for Disaster Food Stamp applicants. "We believe that people living in federally declared disaster areas should be able to apply on-line or over the phone in order to avoid the long lines," Williamson said. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Secretary Williamson is scheduled to meet with USDA Food and Nutrition Services Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner to discuss the requested waiver. DSS employees processed 48,104 Disaster Food Stamp applications today from the 31 eligible parishes. That is a total of 78,394 for the two days. Louisiana's Unified Command will continue to ensure that all sites have full security, and succeeded today in providing more water to applicants. Also on Wednesday, DSS trained an additional 251 staff to be deployed in the new locations to supplement staff in high-volume areas like New Orleans, Jefferson, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. In order to help the elderly, Council on Aging staff have been trained to administer Disaster Food Stamps. People 60 years of age or older should contact their local parish Councils on Aging for the nearest Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Application Site for seniors. If the local Council on Aging is not available, seniors should contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at 1-877-340-9100. DSS Secretary Williamson emphasized that the Disaster Food Stamps program has strictly defined income eligibility and can only be used for the purchase of food, and reminded participants in the regular Food Stamp Program that they do not need to apply. Their benefits will automatically be lifted to the maximum amount allowable for September and their August benefits have been increased by 20 percent in order to replace lost food.

notes: Terrebonne food stamp sites closed: Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. Food stamp distribution has been suspended at the Bayou Black Recreation Center and the Kirschman's Southland Mall location in anticipation of tropical-force winds from Hurricane Ike. The sites may reopen as weather conditions improve, officials say. -------------------------------------------------- Food Stamps Extension The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) will continue accepting applications for Disaster Food Stamps through Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson announced the seven-day extension today after it was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Disaster Food Stamp program was previously scheduled to close on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Secretary Williamson reiterated her call for the federal government to waive the face-to-face interview requirement for Disaster Food Stamp applicants. "We believe that people living in federally declared disaster areas should be able to apply on-line or over the phone in order to avoid the long lines," Williamson said. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Secretary Williamson is scheduled to meet with USDA Food and Nutrition Services Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner to discuss the requested waiver. DSS employees processed 48,104 Disaster Food Stamp applications today from the 31 eligible parishes. That is a total of 78,394 for the two days. Louisiana's Unified Command will continue to ensure that all sites have full security, and succeeded today in providing more water to applicants. Also on Wednesday, DSS trained an additional 251 staff to be deployed in the new locations to supplement staff in high-volume areas like New Orleans, Jefferson, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. In order to help the elderly, Council on Aging staff have been trained to administer Disaster Food Stamps. People 60 years of age or older should contact their local parish Councils on Aging for the nearest Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Application Site for seniors. If the local Council on Aging is not available, seniors should contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at 1-877-340-9100. DSS Secretary Williamson emphasized that the Disaster Food Stamps program has strictly defined income eligibility and can only be used for the purchase of food, and reminded participants in the regular Food Stamp Program that they do not need to apply. Their benefits will automatically be lifted to the maximum amount allowable for September and their August benefits have been increased by 20 percent in order to replace lost food. -> LTel 9/15/08: This site reopened today per: http://www.tpcg.org/oep/emergencies.asp ----------------------------------------------- Terrebonne food stamp sites closed: Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. Food stamp distribution has been suspended at the Bayou Black Recreation Center and the Kirschman's Southland Mall location in anticipation of tropical-force winds from Hurricane Ike. The sites may reopen as weather conditions improve, officials say. -------------------------------------------------- Food Stamps Extension The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) will continue accepting applications for Disaster Food Stamps through Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson announced the seven-day extension today after it was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Disaster Food Stamp program was previously scheduled to close on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Secretary Williamson reiterated her call for the federal government to waive the face-to-face interview requirement for Disaster Food Stamp applicants. "We believe that people living in federally declared disaster areas should be able to apply on-line or over the phone in order to avoid the long lines," Williamson said. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Secretary Williamson is scheduled to meet with USDA Food and Nutrition Services Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner to discuss the requested waiver. DSS employees processed 48,104 Disaster Food Stamp applications today from the 31 eligible parishes. That is a total of 78,394 for the two days. Louisiana's Unified Command will continue to ensure that all sites have full security, and succeeded today in providing more water to applicants. Also on Wednesday, DSS trained an additional 251 staff to be deployed in the new locations to supplement staff in high-volume areas like New Orleans, Jefferson, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. In order to help the elderly, Council on Aging staff have been trained to administer Disaster Food Stamps. People 60 years of age or older should contact their local parish Councils on Aging for the nearest Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Application Site for seniors. If the local Council on Aging is not available, seniors should contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at 1-877-340-9100. DSS Secretary Williamson emphasized that the Disaster Food Stamps program has strictly defined income eligibility and can only be used for the purchase of food, and reminded participants in the regular Food Stamp Program that they do not need to apply. Their benefits will automatically be lifted to the maximum amount allowable for September and their August benefits have been increased by 20 percent in order to replace lost food.
status: Standby -> Open
areas_served: -> Terrebonne Parish
eligibility: -> Impacted by Hurricane Gustav & Ike

notes: Food Stamps Extension The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) will continue accepting applications for Disaster Food Stamps through Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson announced the seven-day extension today after it was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Disaster Food Stamp program was previously scheduled to close on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Secretary Williamson reiterated her call for the federal government to waive the face-to-face interview requirement for Disaster Food Stamp applicants. "We believe that people living in federally declared disaster areas should be able to apply on-line or over the phone in order to avoid the long lines," Williamson said. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Secretary Williamson is scheduled to meet with USDA Food and Nutrition Services Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner to discuss the requested waiver. DSS employees processed 48,104 Disaster Food Stamp applications today from the 31 eligible parishes. That is a total of 78,394 for the two days. Louisiana's Unified Command will continue to ensure that all sites have full security, and succeeded today in providing more water to applicants. Also on Wednesday, DSS trained an additional 251 staff to be deployed in the new locations to supplement staff in high-volume areas like New Orleans, Jefferson, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. In order to help the elderly, Council on Aging staff have been trained to administer Disaster Food Stamps. People 60 years of age or older should contact their local parish Councils on Aging for the nearest Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Application Site for seniors. If the local Council on Aging is not available, seniors should contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at 1-877-340-9100. DSS Secretary Williamson emphasized that the Disaster Food Stamps program has strictly defined income eligibility and can only be used for the purchase of food, and reminded participants in the regular Food Stamp Program that they do not need to apply. Their benefits will automatically be lifted to the maximum amount allowable for September and their August benefits have been increased by 20 percent in order to replace lost food. -> Terrebonne food stamp sites closed: Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. Food stamp distribution has been suspended at the Bayou Black Recreation Center and the Kirschman's Southland Mall location in anticipation of tropical-force winds from Hurricane Ike. The sites may reopen as weather conditions improve, officials say. -------------------------------------------------- Food Stamps Extension The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) will continue accepting applications for Disaster Food Stamps through Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson announced the seven-day extension today after it was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Disaster Food Stamp program was previously scheduled to close on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Secretary Williamson reiterated her call for the federal government to waive the face-to-face interview requirement for Disaster Food Stamp applicants. "We believe that people living in federally declared disaster areas should be able to apply on-line or over the phone in order to avoid the long lines," Williamson said. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Secretary Williamson is scheduled to meet with USDA Food and Nutrition Services Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner to discuss the requested waiver. DSS employees processed 48,104 Disaster Food Stamp applications today from the 31 eligible parishes. That is a total of 78,394 for the two days. Louisiana's Unified Command will continue to ensure that all sites have full security, and succeeded today in providing more water to applicants. Also on Wednesday, DSS trained an additional 251 staff to be deployed in the new locations to supplement staff in high-volume areas like New Orleans, Jefferson, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. In order to help the elderly, Council on Aging staff have been trained to administer Disaster Food Stamps. People 60 years of age or older should contact their local parish Councils on Aging for the nearest Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Application Site for seniors. If the local Council on Aging is not available, seniors should contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at 1-877-340-9100. DSS Secretary Williamson emphasized that the Disaster Food Stamps program has strictly defined income eligibility and can only be used for the purchase of food, and reminded participants in the regular Food Stamp Program that they do not need to apply. Their benefits will automatically be lifted to the maximum amount allowable for September and their August benefits have been increased by 20 percent in order to replace lost food.
status: Open -> Standby

hours: -> 8am-6pm