BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Six parishes in Louisiana were chosen to be part of a USDA-funded pilot project aimed at encouraging SNAP recipients to make healthy food choices. The Louisiana Department of Children Family Services said Louisiana is one of three states selected to be a pa rt of the pilot that is part of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's Electronic Healthy Incentives Project. The pilot started April 14 and is expected to take place for six to nine months. Participating parishes: Ascension LaSalle Sabine Tangipahoa Webster West Carroll SNAP recipients will get a 30-cent produce bonus for every dollar spent on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating Walmarts. The agency said SNAP recipients could get $25 per month in benefits during the pilot. No sign-up is required to take part in this pilot. "This innovative pilot project is not just providing financial assistance—it's about investing in the long-term health and well-being of Louisiana families," said Sammy Guillory, assistant secretary of family support at DCFS. "We expect this project will make a real difference in helping families stretch their food budgets while making nutritious choices." DCFS said, "Although SNAP shoppers can only receive the produce bonus when they buy fresh fruits and vegetables at one of the 13 participating stores, these bonus benefits can be used to buy any SNAP-eligible groceries at any retailer that accepts EBT." The bonus benefits are added to EBT cards at store checkout. DCFS provided a list of the 13 participating Walmart stores in Louisiana. Walmart Supercenter 17585 Airline Hwy. Prairieville, LA 70769 Walmart Neighborhood Market 15047 Airline Hwy. Prairieville, LA 70769 Walmart Neighborhood Market 40567 Hwy 42. Prairieville, LA 70769 Walmart Supercenter 308 N Airline Hwy. Gonzales, LA 70737 Walmart Supercenter 37000 Hwy 3089. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Walmart Supercenter 3670 W Oak St. Jena, LA 71342 Walmart Supercenter 25800 Hwy 171. Many, LA 71449 Walmart Supercenter 1200 W Oak St. Amite, LA 70422 Walmart Supercenter 2799 W Thomas St. Hammond, LA 70401 Walmart Supercenter 1331 Hwy 51. Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Walmart Supercenter 1379 Homer Rd. Minden, LA 71055 Walmart Supercenter 1920 S Arkansas St. Springhill, LA 71075 Walmart Supercenter 705 S Constitution Ave. Oak Grove, LA 71263 Recipients are encouraged to check with the Walmart locations in their parish to determine whether they are taking part in the pilot. USDA: Most states failing SNAP deadlines—but not Louisiana Latest News WBRSO: Woman's body found in pond behind home in Port Allen What position will Travis Hunter play in the NFL? Reported intruder arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters months after CEO's killing 5.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California Trump sued over 'Liberation Day' tariffs  ...read more read less