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Louisiana
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 18, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Louisiana, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources or Louisiana Economic Development's Resources for Impacted Businesses.
Food-Related Relief Programs
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Various School Meal Pickup Programs
The State of Louisiana Department of Education published a comprehensive list of schools offering meal programs for students. The list of schools that have notified the State of Louisiana that they will be offering meal programs to children during … » more information -
Meal Pick-Up Program
Because of the school cancellations caused by COVID-19, the City of Baton Rouge is offering a free meal-to-go program at select Baton Rouge public schools. » more information -
Meal Pick-Up Program
Due to COVID-19-related school cancellations, Caddo Parish established 18 feeding sites at various Caddo Parish public schools. Staff will provide five breakfast and five lunch meals for each child to collect on Mondays from 8:30 to 11 AM. » more information -
Afternoon Feeding Program
The New Orleans Recreational Development Commission is offering hot meals at various feeding sites across New Orleans weekdays from 4:00 through 6:00 PM for children ages 18 and under. » more information -
Child Nutrition Program
Due to COVID-19-related school cancellations, the City of New Orleans established grab-and-go breakfast and lunch locations at various public schools in New Orleans. Free breakfast and lunch are available from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM every Monday and … » more information -
Meal Delivery for Residents in Need
Beginning March 30, 2020, World Central Kitchen will prepare and package individual meals for seniors or chronically ill individuals experiencing food insecurity while sheltering in place. Refrigerated meals will be delivered to the door of those in … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information -
Free Drive-Up Food Pantries for Hospitality & Gig Economy Workers
On select dates in April and May 2020, Second Harvest Food Bank will provide hospitality and gig economy workers impacted by COVID-19 free food assistance. » more information -
Free Drive-Up Food Pantries for Hospitality & Gig Economy Workers
On select dates in April and May 2020, Second Harvest Food Bank will provide hospitality and gig economy workers impacted by COVID-19 free food assistance. » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (“FITAP”)
This preexisting program provides cash assistance to families with children when the financial resources of the family are insufficient to meet subsistence needs. The FITAP program also promotes job preparation and work. While no specific guidance … » more information -
Liability Shields
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law COVID-19-related liability shields covering various entities in Louisiana. » more information -
Medicaid
The Louisiana Department of Health provides health care for qualifying Louisiana residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying providers … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
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