The recipient entity's physical address:
           543 Spanish Town Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           543 Spanish Town Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Michael G. Manning

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7900

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $5,000,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Martha Marak
Director, Feeding Louisiana
Executive Director
Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
285 Mt. Zion Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71106

Jayne Wright-Velez
President, Feeding Louisiana
Executive Director
Food Bank of Central Louisiana
3223 Baldwin Ave
Alexandria, LA 71301

Jean Toth
Secretary/Treasurer, Feeding Louisiana
Executive Director, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana
4600 Central Ave.
Monroe, LA 71203

Natalie Jayroe
Director, Feeding Louisiana
President & CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
700 Edwards Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70123

Mike Manning
Director, Feeding Louisiana
President & CEO, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
10600 S. Choctaw Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Pat R. Van Burkleo
Executive Director
Feeding Louisiana
543 Spanish Town Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Feeding Louisiana, representing the state’s five food banks and their network of more than 900 community- and faith-based organizations, requests $5 million of State General Funds to purchase nutritious, local foods to be distributed in communities of need across the state. In Louisiana, an estimated 773,000 residents are considered food insecure and struggle to put food on the table at some point during the year. Included in this number are more than 250,000 Louisiana children.

Feeding Louisiana is comprised of the five regional Feeding America Food banks serving all 64 parishes in Louisiana. Louisiana food banks distribute more than 63 million pounds of food annually to Louisianans in need through a statewide network of more than 900 community and faith-based organizations and programs.

Food purchased through this program will be distributed based on need throughout all 64 parishes in Louisiana, ensuring that state funds are used in an equitable manner to serve the needs of Louisiana citizens. In addition, the use of these funds to purchase food products originating in Louisiana benefits the Louisiana economy and ensures that these dollars remain in the state.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $4,800,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $200,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Feeding Louisiana provides a unified voice for Louisiana's hungry by providing short-term food relief while seeking long-term solutions to hunger through advocacy, education, and leadership. Feeding Louisiana is made up of the five Feeding America member food banks in Louisiana, serving all 64 parishes through a network of more than 900community and faith-based organizations.

Hunger is a critical issue in Louisiana, impacting individuals and families in every corner of the state. More than783,000 Louisianans face the daily threat of food insecurity, uncertain from where or when their next meal might come. A 2018 study released by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) entitled "How Hungry is America?"found that Louisiana ranks second among states with the highest levels of food insecurity. Data from The United States Department of Agriculture and Feeding America reflect similar findings, estimating that almost 1-in-5Louisiana households struggle with hunger, including significantly vulnerable populations of children and seniors.

More than 250,000 of Louisiana’s children, almost 1-in-4, have been identified as food insecure. Research details the important links between childhood access to nutritious food and outcomes, including educational achievement, mental and physical development, and overall health and well-being.

Research has also shown the serious consequences of hunger among our aging population. Seniors who are food insecure are more likely to be in poor health and have higher healthcare costs, with increased risk for depression and chronic disease such as diabetes. The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger’s annual "State of SeniorHunger in America" report found that 1-in-4 Louisiana seniors are uncertain from where their next meal might come.

Louisiana food banks are a vital partner in the fight against hunger, joining with the state's Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, and Department of Children and Family Services in delivering and administering programming that provides essential nutrition to low-income families across the state. Hunger, though, is a persistent issue. These funds would assist food banks in purchasing additional food resources needed for Louisiana citizens facing food insecurity.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Increase the quality, variety and nutritional value of food available to meet the needs of the food insecure people in Louisiana

Strengthen the coordinated hunger relief response to disasters through implementation of a statewide preparedness plan

Distribute food purchased through state funding in accordance to need in all 64 parishes in Louisiana

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           one (1`) year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 n/a
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 n/a

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 n/a

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  n/a

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               n/a

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               n/a

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                n/a

          What is the nature of the relationship?  n/a

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Department of Children and Family Services
627 N. 4th St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Feeding Louisiana contracts with DCFS to provide SNAP Outreach services through its five-member food banks. Outreach workers at each food bank connect with potentially SNAP-eligible clients to provide information on program eligibility, benefits, and requirements, and assist those clients who need help in submitting applications.

Feeding Louisiana contracts with DCFS to provide nutrition education through the SNAP-Ed program. Three-member food banks provide cooking and nutrition classes to clients and potentially SNAP-eligible people through partner organizations in communities across the state.


Contact Information
name:  Pat Van Burkleo 
                                       address:  543 Spanish Town Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
                                       phone:  2253082038
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  pat@feedinglouisiana.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director