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Requests for food assistance increases |
| In a recent survey, 64% of pantries, 38% of kitchens, and 30% of shelters reported that there had been an increase since 2006 in the number of clients who come to their emergency food program sites. |
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Working Families Need Help too |
| In a survey released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors it was reported that demand for food aid rose throughout the country by 19%. Working families topped the list. |
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Your Neighbors Need Your Help |
| Louisiana has one of the highest levels of food insecurity. Research directly links family food hardships to health; learning; and behavioral outcomes in children. |
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