Feeding Louisiana

What Feeding Louisiana does

Feeding Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit State Food Bank Association headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that coordinates the state's five regional Feeding America-affiliated food banks — Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank — to fight hunger across all 64 Louisiana parishes. The association's core function is statewide coordination: it convenes the five food banks, shares data and training, advocates for anti-hunger policy, secures state and foundation funding, and administers programs that the food banks execute locally. It does not distribute food directly as a single entity; instead, it channels resources through the member food banks and their 1,000+ community partners and food pantries, plus direct service channels such as the Nourish Line call center, SNAP and Medicaid application assistance, summer feeding sites, mobile distributions, and the Nourish Louisiana farm-to-food-bank procurement program.

Feeding Louisiana's products and programs fall into four categories: (1) emergency food relief coordination through the member food banks and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Senior Box) for fixed-income seniors; (2) benefit navigation services including SNAP application assistance (108,324+ residents helped since October 2022), Medicaid application assistance (600+ enrollments/renewals), and the Nourish Line statewide help line; (3) child nutrition programs including the Summer Food Service Program (2.5 million meals annually across 90+ sites), Sun Bucks summer EBT support, and AmeriCorps VISTA child nutrition associates placed at member banks; and (4) advocacy and policy work including Day at the Capitol (200+ advocates annually), the Louisiana Anti-Hunger Coalition, and the Food As Medicine initiative. The technology stack is intentionally minimal — website accessibility software (Recite Me), donor management, and EBT/SNAP processing infrastructure — with no proprietary platform or AI capability.

The organization operates as a nonprofit with no paying customers. Revenue is generated through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations; state appropriations and grants (notably $6M CDBG in 2023, $300K Louisiana Blue Foundation in 2024, $1M state funding in 2025, and $4.6M state appropriation in 2026); federal food program allocations routed through USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (TEFAP, CACFP, SFSP, CSFP); and membership dues from the five regional food banks. Services to beneficiaries are provided free of charge. The central association runs on a lean team of approximately 8 employees, with 12 Medicaid Outreach coordinators and additional program staff placed at member food banks. Executive Director Pat R. Van Burkleo, hired in September 2022, leads the organization.

Name

Feeding Louisiana

Legal name

Feeding Louisiana

Website

https://feedinglouisiana.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Feeding Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit State Food Bank Association that coordinates five regional food banks to provide food assistance, SNAP and Medicaid navigation, and nutrition programs across all 64 Louisiana parishes through 1,000+ community partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers) (BPADAJAA), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH), School Feeding & Social Protection Partnerships (Conditional Cash Transfers, etc.) (EDADALAL)

Keywords

• Food bank association
• Hunger relief services
• SNAP application assistance
• Community nutrition programs
• Food security advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Feeding Louisiana operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, plus government grants. Major grants include $6M CDBG award (2023), $300K Louisiana Blue Foundation grant (2024), $4.6M state appropriation (2026), and $1M state funding for local produce (2025).
2. Federal Food Programs: Distribution of USDA food through programs including The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and SNAP benefits. Food banks receive food from USDA's Food and Nutrition Service.
3. Member Dues and Network Fees: Revenue from membership dues paid by the five regional food banks (Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank) as part of the state association structure.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Feeding Louisiana is the State Food Bank Association that coordinates Louisiana's five regional Feeding America-affiliated food banks to fight hunger across all 64 parishes. The organization delivers SNAP and Medicaid application assistance via the Nourish Line call center, distributes food through the Nourish Louisiana farm-to-food-bank purchasing program, the Senior Box Program (CSFP), the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Sun Bucks for Kids, and advocates for anti-hunger policy with state and federal stakeholders. All services are provided at no cost to qualifying Louisiana residents.

Product overview

Feeding Louisiana is the State Food Bank Association serving as a unified network of five regional food banks covering all 64 Louisiana parishes. The organization operates as a coordinated network rather than a single product, with core services including food distribution, SNAP and Medicaid application assistance, and nutrition programs. Key offerings include the Nourish Louisiana farm food purchase program, the NourishLine call center for benefit assistance, Senior Box Program (CSFP), and Summer Food Service Program. The five member food banks (Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank) work together to provide food assistance, advocacy, and community support statewide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nourish Louisiana: A farm food purchase program funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars to put fresh, locally sourced products into food banks, supporting local farmers and food producers
• Nourish Line
• Louisiana Anti-Hunger Coalition

Products and services

• Nourish Louisiana A farm-to-food-bank purchasing program that uses federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars to buy fresh, locally sourced produce and protein from Louisiana farmers and food producers and distribute it through the state's five regional food banks, supporting local agriculture while addressing hunger.
• Nourish Line Feeding Louisiana's statewide help line providing one-on-one, phone-based support for Louisiana neighbors applying for SNAP or Medicaid benefits, with trained coordinators guiding applicants through eligibility and submission; operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
• SNAP Application Assistance Free one-on-one application assistance for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) delivered by trained SNAP Outreach Coordinators placed at all five regional food banks, helping Louisiana residents determine eligibility and complete their SNAP applications.
• Medicaid Application Assistance Free assistance applying for Medicaid or renewing existing Medicaid coverage, with Feeding Louisiana Medicaid Outreach Coordinators following up with residents to ensure successful enrollment, particularly during the Medicaid unwinding period.
• Senior Box Program (CSFP) The federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program delivered statewide by Feeding Louisiana's network, providing monthly food boxes to low-income seniors to help stretch limited food budgets for those living on fixed incomes.
• Sun Bucks for Kids Summer EBT benefit program that provides $120 in grocery benefits per eligible school-age child during summer break, administered in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health to reduce childhood food insecurity when school meals are unavailable.
• Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) USDA-administered program operated through Feeding Louisiana's member food banks, providing free nutritious meals to children ages 0-18 during summer months through more than 90 open meal sites and non-congregate grab-and-go locations, collectively serving 2.5 million meals each summer.
• Food As Medicine Initiative exploring the connection between nutritious food and improved health outcomes, supporting local farmers and strengthening communities through food-as-medicine interventions delivered via the Feeding Louisiana network.
• Statewide Food Bank Network The statewide association of Louisiana's five Feeding America-affiliated regional food banks — Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank — coordinating to fight hunger, share data and training, advocate for policy, and ensure long-term access to nutritious food across all 64 parishes.
• Disaster Relief Disaster relief initiative coordinated through Feeding Louisiana's five member food banks to provide emergency food assistance and distribution in response to natural disasters and crisis events across Louisiana.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 108,000 Louisiana residents assisted with SNAP applications since October 2022
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Louisiana Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisiana Department of Health partners with Feeding Louisiana on Medicaid outreach efforts and supported SNAP outreach during government shutdown. Also provided support during Medicaid unwinding period.
• First Lady Sharon Landry / Love One Louisiana FoundationnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Lady Sharon Landry and Love One Louisiana Foundation partnered with The 1017 Project to donate a tractor-trailer load of ground beef to support Louisiana food banks.
• USDA (Food and Nutrition Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA provides food through TEFAP, CACFP, Summer Food Service Program, and other nutrition programs. Feeding Louisiana member food banks participate in these federal nutrition programs.
• Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCFS administers SNAP benefits and partners with Feeding Louisiana on SNAP outreach, education, and application assistance programs.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding Louisiana is the state association for the five Feeding America-affiliated food banks in Louisiana, providing access to national resources, best practices, and coordinated advocacy.
• Winn-Dixie (Bloomin' 4 Good)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWinn-Dixie's Bloomin' 4 Good program selected Feeding Louisiana as Charity of the Month, with proceeds from flower sales benefiting the organization.
• Create Better Health UtahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SNAP Education workshop providing nutrition education expertise and intervention methods to Louisiana nutrition educators.
• LSU Ag CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SNAP Education workshop providing nutrition education expertise and training to Louisiana nutrition educators.
• Market UmbrellaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SNAP Education workshop providing nutrition education expertise and intervention methods to Louisiana nutrition educators.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Feeding Texas: Texas state food bank association coordinating 21 regional food banks across Texas. Operates the same state-association model as Feeding Louisiana, advocating for anti-hunger policy and administering statewide nutrition programs.
• Feeding Florida: Florida state food bank association coordinating regional food banks statewide. Same state-association structure with Feeding America affiliation and parallel mission of coordinating food distribution and policy advocacy.
• Feeding Indiana: Indiana state food bank association operating the same model as Feeding Louisiana, coordinating regional food banks across the state and running SNAP outreach and statewide nutrition programs.
• Feeding Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania state food bank association coordinating regional food banks across the state, with similar statewide advocacy, federal program administration, and partner network structure to Feeding Louisiana.

Broad incumbents

• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, serving southeast Texas. Provides comparable scale comparison for one of Feeding Louisiana's largest member food banks (Second Harvest).
• Food Bank of New York City: Major Feeding America-affiliated food bank serving New York City. Comparable in scale and operating model to large regional food banks in the Feeding Louisiana network.
• Midwest Food Bank: Multi-state regional food bank operating across the Midwest. Provides comparable scale and operational model reference for large Feeding America-affiliated food bank networks.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Large regional food bank serving the Washington DC metro area. Comparable as a Feeding America-affiliated food bank operating at significant scale, though as a single regional entity rather than a state association.
• Good Shepherd Food Bank: Largest food bank in Maine and a Feeding America affiliate. Comparable as a regional food bank with statewide reach in a smaller geography, paralleling how Feeding Louisiana's member banks cover Louisiana.
• Feeding America: National umbrella organization for Feeding Louisiana's five member food banks. Feeding America coordinates the broader network of 200+ food banks nationwide, making it the closest strategic comparison as the parent network structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FeedingLouisiana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feeding-louisiana

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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