Food insecurity is on a rise. Here is what you can do to help or receive help.

SHREVEPORT, La. - During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi and Louisiana have the highest estimates of food insecurity. With our neighboring state at 31.6%, Louisiana stands at a rate of 30.1%. That is according to a study done by Northwestern University.
“Since the pandemic began in March, we have definitely had an increase,” said Executive Director for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana Martha Marak.
An increase in unemployment led to more people needing help for themselves and their families this year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana's unemployment rose from 7.7% in August to nearly 4.5% in October.
“Food insecurity in Northwest Louisiana has always been an issue,” said Marak. “We, at the food bank, help about 75,000 individuals every year that struggle with food insecurity. And really, in Northwest Louisiana, the numbers shouldn't be that high.”

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