FPAC is an important voice in local, state, and national policy. We educate and empower our members, partners, and community members on how to advocate for sound food policy that will help increase food security and equity in our food system. This includes Policy Action Alerts, Courageous Conversations series, FPAC meetings, and other educational opportunities.
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Policy Alerts
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Pandemic EBT available to New Orleans families
Amid the ongoing public health crisis, Louisiana has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. This program will provide extra help buying groceries for the families of the more than 600,000 children who normally receive free and reduced-price meals at school.
Eligible families who complete an online application will b…
COVID-19 Policy Alert!
From our friends at Feeding Louisiana:
The Situation
· As of March 21st, Louisiana has confirmed 763 positive cases of COVID-19 across 35 parishes.
· The closure of schools, retailers, entertainment outlets and much of the hospitality industry has left children without access to regular school meals and workers without wages.
· The Louisiana Workforce Commission is reporting a near…
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Covid-19 Policy Alerts and Actions
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