Louisiana food stamp cuts lead to hunger crisis affecting over 888,000 residents
Cuts to SNAP affect more than the combined populations of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. State cost shift of $42.3M; Second Harvest loses $9.4M. Positive response: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Three O'Clock Project opening community kitchen to produce 1,000 meals/day from rescued food.
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Updated Aug 4, 2026