Feeding Louisiana, the state food bank association, supports the collaborative efforts of the state’s five regional food banks - located in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Monroe, New Orleans and Shreveport - to accomplish their policy and advocacy objectives, in addition to their food sourcing and fundraising efforts.

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In 2020, Louisiana’s food banks distributed roughly 120 million pounds of food, a 67% increase from the last non-pandemic year. This is approximately enough food for 100 million meals. The food bank network includes partnerships with nearly 1,000 community- and faith-based organizations statewide. 

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This year, Feeding Louisiana’s advocacy efforts helped to ensure that:

• More than 630,000 Louisiana children received assistance to cover the cost of school meals lost due to virtual or hybrid learning,

• Low-income families received a 25% increase in monthly SNAP benefits, and

• Child poverty would be reduced by up to 50% through the expanded Child Tax Credit.​