Louisiana Food Producers Clobbered by Drop in Demand, but Help is on the Way
By Newell Normand
WWL Radio 870-AM/105.3-FM
Food insecurity is an issue for many more Louisianians in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Local food banks and other charitable organizations are rising to the task of keeping everyone fed, but challenges remain as supply chains are tested and demand keeps rising. To explain the issues at play, Newell invited Agriculture & Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain onto the program Wednesday morning.
“You are announcing this new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, go ahead and tell us about it!” Newell began.