Thank you for your interest in the produce voucher program! On this page you will find answers to frequently asked questions and helpful resources to guide you through the enrollment process.
How to Join
Am I Eligible?
- Households with children ages 3-17 who are members of ANY Medicaid Health plan. (Medicaid Members: Did you get a Pink Letter? Visit Healthy.LA.gov for more info and update your contact information!)
- You live in OR your child’s doctor is in St. Landry, Acadia, or Lafayette parish. Enrollment is currently closed in Washington, Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes.
- No income guidelines.
How to Enroll
- Complete the Registration and Enrollment Form Online and a card or vouchers will be mailed to you or you may be able to pick up your vouchers from a nearby enrollment site (see map below).
- Referral flyer
Participating Providers/Clinics
How to Use Produce Vouchers
You will receive HFPRx vouchers for a total of 6 months. You will receive the first 3 months worth of vouchers when you enroll. You will receive your second 3 months of vouchers by mail.
Vouchers can be used for fresh fruits and vegetables ONLY.
Each set of vouchers must be redeemed during the month listed on that voucher.
If you spend less than the amount on the voucher, no change will be given.
If you spend more than the amount on that voucher, you will need to pay the remaining amount.
You’ll receive $40 in vouchers each month, and can use them in any combination throughout the month.
Vouchers can be redeemed at the vendors listed below.
- FAQs
- FAQs Spanish
- Northshore Voucher redemption location list and map
- Acadiana Voucher redemption locations - Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market
How to Use the Healthy Savings Card
Your Healthy Savings card will be loaded on the 1st of each month with $40 for fresh fruits and vegetables.
- If you spend more than $40 a month, you will need to pay the remaining balance. If you spend less than $40 a month, benefits will not roll over.
- Benefits expire at the end of the month and do not roll over.
You will receive benefits for a total of 6 months.
You can use your card at any of the participating stores, including Walmart and Albertsons. Find participating stores that accept the Healthy Savings card near you.
At check-out, simply present your card to be scanned by the cashier, and the cost of your fruit and vegetable purchase will be automatically deducted from your monthly benefit amount.
- Check your card balance on the Healthy Savings website
- FAQs
- FAQs Spanish
- Participant Welcome Flier
- Setting up a Healthy Savings Card Account
Healthy Tips
Recipes
Make the Most of Your Produce Rx Vouchers!
Make the most of with your fruits and vegetables with these tips from Cooking Matters!
Healthy Eating Tips from LSU AgCenter
More information on in person or virtual Nutrition Classes
Click here to Register!
Resources: Northshore
Nutrition Education class schedule
Check the LSU webpage here for information on virtual and in person classes for youth and adults. To see updated classes, follow the LSU AgCenter Northshore facebook page.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. For more information on SNAP and other services available through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), call 1-888-LAHELP-U (1-888-524-3578) or find out more about SNAP benefits here.
Other food resources NORTHSHORE FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES
ST. HELENA PARISH
- St. Helena Parish Food Pantry - Hwy 43, North Greensburg, LA 70441 *4th Tuesday, 8AM - 3PM, 225-222-6111
- West St. Helena Food Pantry - 50311 Hwy 16, Dennis Mills, LA 70706 *2nd & 3rd Saturdays, 8AM - 12PM, 225-788-9962
- Food Distribution Center: Hope Rivers - Two Rivers Baptist Association 63076 Commercial Street, Roseland, LA 70456 985-247-2235
TANGIPAHOA PARISH
- Tangi Food Pantry - 2410 W. Thomas St, Hammond, LA 70401 *Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1PM - 4PM, 985-429-8551
- Our Daily Bread Food Bank - 1006 W. Coleman Ave., Hammond, LA 70403 *Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8AM - 2PM, 985-542-4676
WASHINGTON PARISH
- Washington Parish Food Bank - 2208 Main St., Franklinton, LA 70438 *Tuesdays & Thursdays 9AM - 1 PM, 985-322-2017
- Church Pantries:
- Angie Baptist Church - 26284 Military Rd, Varnado, LA 70467 985-732-0098
- Greater Bogalusa Full Gospel - 226 Memphis St., Bogalusa, LA 70427 985-732-9463
- Isabel Baptist Church - 53674 Parker Rd, Bogalusa, LA 70427 985-735-6088
Resources: Acadiana
Check the LSU webpage here for information on virtual and in person nutrition and cooking education classes for youth and adults.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. For more information on SNAP and other services available through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), call 1-888-LAHELP-U (1-888-524-3578) or Find out more about SNAP benefits here.
- For Help with food resources call: 211 or 337-232-HELP
- Find food pantries in your area.
- Schedule of Second Harvest’s Makin Groceries Mobile Market
Resources: Medicaid
Louisiana Medicaid is mailing member households a pink letter. If you received a letter, this means we have your correct contact information. If you have not received a letter by the end of May, you need to update your contact information. You can do this by visiting the self-service portal at MyMedicaid.la.gov, by emailing MyMedicaid@la.gov or by calling Medicaid at 1-888- 342-6207
Contact Us
- HFPRx@strength.org
- 225-243-3669
- Link to Questions/Feedback submission form
Contact Us
- Email: HFPRx@strength.org
- Phone: 225-243-3669
