Food Banks return to Baton Rouge to secure funding
April 23, 2009 – The Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA), comprised of the five regional food banks in Louisiana, will approach the state for $18 million to purchase nutritious food from Louisiana farmers, fisherman, vendors and wholesalers to serve hungry Louisianans. Today, LFBA will go before the House Appropriations committee to report on the success and accountability of the Louisiana State Nutrition Assistance Program (LANIAP) and raise awareness of the unprecedented need for food and funds to address the new face of hunger in Louisiana.