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Falling Through the Cracks: Nearly 30% of Louisiana’s “Working Poor” Eligible for SNAP Don’t Receive Benefits

February 2, 2021

Economy
Politics
Social Issues

According to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), nearly 15 percent of Louisianans who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) don't receive benefits.

The Helis Foundation Contributes to Second Harvest COVID-19 Emergency Response

June 17, 2020

Food
Guest Posts
Press Release
Social Issues

NEW ORLEANS (June 16, 2020)—Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana is pleased to announce a lead gift for our COVID-19 emergency response from The Helis Foundation, a Louisiana private foundation established and funded by the William Helis Family and dedicated to supporting the greater New Orleans community. Second Harvest President […]

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