Food Security & Nutrition

Our City's Challenge

New Orleans faces a pressing food security crisis. 70,030 New Orleanians—18.6% of Orleans Parish—experience food insecurity. Children and Seniors are especially at risk for hunger and poor nutrition. In New Orleans, your ability to buy fresh, healthy food depends a lot on things like your age, where you live, and your income. So how do we make sure that everyone gets the nutritious foods they need to support themselves and their families?

Food and Nutrition Insecurity in New Orleans Report

Need help completing your SNAP or Medicaid application?

Applying for benefits like SNAP and Medicaid does not need to be complicated. If you need assistance with filling out and submitting an application for these benefits, visit our application assistance page to see our schedule or make an appointment with us!

Application Assistance Services