FA: The Area We Serve

THERE ARE FIVE regional food banks in Louisiana: Monroe, Shreveport, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.

We serve the population in the twelve parishes that make up the northeast corner of the state. The total land area is 6,575 sq.mi. and – according to the 2006 population survey census – is home to 347,752 people.

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Just over 22% of the population in the twelve parishes of Northeast Louisiana is living below the poverty level. This dwarfs the national average which is just over 12%. If you are among this group (you do not have access to enough food to lead a normal, healthy, productive life), we are here to help!