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Louisiana Food Bank Association
Food banks ask $15 million from stateCiting the uncertainty of the stalled U.S. farm bill, the state’s food banks asked legislators Tuesday for $15 million in funding. “Hunger’s not a seasonal issue,” said Jayne Wright, director of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. “These people need our help every day.” The House Appropriations General Government Subcommittee listened to food bank organizers’ concerns but did not take any action. The panel is reviewing sections of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposed $30 billion state operating budget.
March 31, 2008 As Jobs Vanish and Prices Rise, Food Stamp Use Nears RecordBy ERIK ECKHOLM Driven by a painful mix of layoffs and rising food and fuel prices, the number of Americans receiving food stamps is projected to reach 28 million in the coming year, the highest level since the aid program began in the 1960s. A Run on Banks: Food Charities Feel the PinchBy Kris Maher March 20, 1008; Page A1 Add another institution to those getting squeezed by America's economic crunch: soup kitchens. Across the country, groups that provide food to people in need are scrambling to make up for a loss of government-provided surplus items as commodity prices have soared. Surpluses have dropped as some commodities, like corn, are being turned into alternative fuels and others are going overseas as the weak dollar makes U.S. exports more palatable to other countries. At the same time, food banks and soup kitchens say that people struggling with mortgage woes, rising gas prices and layoffs are increasingly turning to them for help. Depleted La. food banks desperate for helpGroups ask state for $15 million in '08 March 15, 2008 - By Michelle Hunter- Pastor Randy Millet didn't mean to, but he lost his composure Friday morning as he retold the story of his St. Bernard food pantry and the struggles of families trying to put food on the table while they rebuild Katrina shattered lives under the yoke of today's economic woes. more> (source: Times Picayune) watch the video> (source: WWL-TV Channel 4) March 14, 2008 – This March the Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA) comprised of the five regional food banks in Louisiana will once again approach the state during the regular legislative session for $15 million to purchase nutritious food from Louisiana farmers, fisherman, vendors and wholesalers to serve hungry Louisianians. June 9, 2007 - Faced with an ongoing critical shortage of nutritious food, the five America’s Second Harvest food banks in Louisiana that constitute the Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA) are asking the state for $15 million to purchase nutritious food from Louisiana farmers, fisherman, and vendors to serve hungry Louisianians. LFBA members and supporters will make their case Saturday June 9 when they are scheduled to testify before the Senate Finance Committee at 9:30 a.m. New Orleans – June 6, 2007 – On Tuesday, June 5th, the five members of the Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA) along with dozens of affiliate faith-based, hunger-relief and nonprofit agencies, rallied the capital on behalf of an amendment to House Bill 1 to provide $15 million to the hunger-fighting association. The money will be used to purchase food from Louisiana farmers, fisherman, manufacturers and vendors for the hundreds of thousands of men and women, children and seniors in Louisiana who are at risk for hunger. New Orleans - May 30, 2007 - On Tuesday, June 5th, the Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA) will recognize National Hunger Awareness Day by holding a rally at the state capital. At 1:00 PM, each member of the association will gather along with scores of faith-based and nonprofit organizations from across the state to lobby on behalf of an amendment to House Bill 1 to provide $15 million to the hunger-fighting association. New Orleans - May 28, 2007 - On Tuesday, June 5th, the Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA) will recognize National Hunger Awareness Day by holding a rally at the state capital. At 1:00 PM, each member of the association will gather along with scores of faith-based and nonprofit organizations from across the state to lobby on behalf of an amendment to House Bill 1 to provide $15 million to the hunger-fighting association. The money will be used to purchase food from Louisiana farmers, fisherman, manufacturers and vendors for the hundreds of thousands of men and women, children and seniors in Louisiana who are at risk for hunger. April 18, 2007 - Faced with an ongoing critical shortage of nutritious food, the five America’s Second Harvest food banks in Louisiana that constitute the Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA) are asking the state for $15 million to purchase nutritious food from Louisiana farmers, fisherman, and vendors to serve hungry Louisianians.
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