food bank

The fridge, which Red Shoes opened in 2021, has been a valuable resource to the community as grocery prices skyrocket and food insecurity increases.

The constant back-and-forth with SNAP funds has left many worried that they won’t have enough food to eat. Now, various governmental and charitable organizations, like the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging, are stepping up to meet the need.

Second Harvest Food Bank is the largest in Louisiana, serving over 200,000 people each year. Three quarters of clients at the pantries Second Harvest…