State Appropriates $2.5 Million to Feeding Louisiana to Fight Hunger and Food Insecurity Statewide
Baton Rouge, LA - In Louisiana’s recent legislative session, lawmakers from across the state appropriated $2.5 million for Feeding...
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- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
Feeding Louisiana's Statement Regarding Recent Permanent Increase to SNAP Benefits
[BATON ROUGE]; This week the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a significant update to the Thrifty Food Plan,...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
Food Insecurity is a Racial Equity Issue: New Dashboard Brings Light to Long-Standing Disparities
No one should experience hunger, especially in a well-resourced country such as the United States. But, food insecurity exists in every...
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- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
Louisiana Communities Deserve a Just Recovery
[BATON ROUGE]; For thousands of Louisiana workers, seniors, families, and children, the past year has been stark; rates of food...
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- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
As Pandemic Slows, Hunger Crisis Remains for Thousands of Louisianans
[BATON ROUGE]; With vaccine distribution ramping up and unemployment at its lowest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to...
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- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Louisiana the "Worst State for Children" throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic started more than a year ago. From job loss to evictions to school closures, the pandemic has wreaked havoc for...
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- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
New Report: Louisiana's COVID Hunger Crisis
BATON ROUGE; Throughout the pandemic, Louisinanans across the state have faced job losses, school closures, evictions, and daily...
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- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
Feeding Louisiana Commends Passage of Vital COVID Relief
BATON ROUGE; Feeding Louisiana commends the passage of which will provide vital and swift relief to communities experiencing food...
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- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Louisiana Food Banks Face an Impending Food Crisis
BATON ROUGE; Kevin and Renee are loving parents to their three children in West Carroll parish; Kevin works as a heavy equipment operator...
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- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
New Report: More than Half of Louisiana SNAP Recipients Struggling to Buy Food During the Pandemic
BATON ROUGE; Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, thousands of Louisianans have experienced job loss, higher food prices,...
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- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
Louisiana Families Need Additional COVID-19 Relief
Louisiana is facing a hunger crisis. An estimated 15% of Louisiana households, including 20% of households with children, are currently...
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- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
Summer Meals for Healthy Kids: Enhancing the Summer Food Service Program in Louisiana
Feeding Louisiana released a new report today, in partnership with the Louisiana Budget Project, which evaluates the high rates of child...
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- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min
SNAP Helps Keep Families Afloat during the COVID Pandemic
Throughout the pandemic, the Feeding Louisiana network has seen unprecedented demand for its services from those who can no longer afford...
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- Feb 10, 2020
- 2 min
Critical Support Needed for Rural Louisiana Communities
Rural communities make up about 80% of the state’s landmass with nearly 26% of our population, more than 1.2 million Louisianans, living...
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- Dec 6, 2019
- 2 min
The USDA’s Final SNAP Rule may cut benefits for more than 50,000 Louisianans
BATON ROUGE; This week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final version of a rule which would greatly...
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- Sep 19, 2019
- 3 min
New USDA Study Estimates that nearly 1 in 6 Louisianans Experience Food Insecurity
According to the latest food insecurity study released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS), an...
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- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
Feeding Louisiana Stands with Immigrant Families Against the New 'Public Charge' Rule
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Health announced the final draft of a regulation which will expand the definition of a ‘public...
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- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
Feeding Louisiana Opposes Proposed SNAP Rule Which Would Restrict Food Assistance for Millions
BATON ROUGE; July 27, 2019 On Tuesday, July 23rd, the USDA published a proposed rule which would threaten the ability of more than 3...
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- Jul 11, 2019
- 3 min
Feeding Louisiana Urges Senators Cassidy & Kennedy to Support Efforts to Close the Summer Hunger Gap
In Louisiana, over 430,000 children participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) receiving free or reduced-price meals in the...
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- Jul 9, 2019
- 1 min
Over 100 Advocates from all over Louisiana Gather at the Capitol for Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day
On May 23rd, 2019, Feeding Louisiana welcomed over 100 advocates from food banks, community organizations, and non-profits from around...
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