SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: To designate Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as "Anti-Hunger Day" in Louisiana.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Glen Womack

Designates May 19, 2026 as Anti-Hunger Day to raise awareness of hunger and urge Louisianans to support feeding and food security efforts led by Feeding Louisiana.

Signed by the Speaker of the House.

Summary of Bill: SCR 66 (Louisiana, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

Designates a special day in Louisiana, specifically Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as “Anti-Hunger Day.”

The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the issue of hunger and food insecurity in the state and to recognize the work of Feeding Louisiana and its network of regional food banks.

Key Provisions

Declaration: The Louisiana Legislature designates Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as “Anti-Hunger Day.”

Recognition and Gratitude: Expresses heartfelt gratitude to Feeding Louisiana for leadership and ongoing efforts to combat hunger.

Call to Action: Encourages all Louisiana residents, businesses, schools, and organizations to observe the day by participating in or supporting activities aimed at reducing hunger and improving food security.

Relationship to Hunger Initiatives: Highlights Feeding Louisiana’s role in advocacy, resource procurement, SNAP outreach, and collaboration with regional food banks to address hunger and assist with SNAP eligibility and applications.

Communication: Requires a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to the Executive Director of Feeding Louisiana.

Who Is Affected

Primary Focus: Hunger and food insecurity in Louisiana, including:

Children and seniors, who are particularly affected by hunger and related health and educational impacts.
Households across all parishes, with emphasis on awareness and community action.

Stakeholders Highlighted:

Feeding Louisiana (statewide umbrella organization)
The five regional food banks: Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank
General public, businesses, schools, and community organizations in Louisiana

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

Legislative Action: SCR 66 is a concurrent resolution recognizing a designated day; it does not create mandatory state programs or funding.

Passage Status: Read by title and adopted with a unanimous voice vote (34 yeas, 0 nays) and sent to the House (as of the latest action history).

Effective Date: The designation applies specifically to Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Scope: The resolution is largely ceremonial, raising awareness and encouraging observance rather than mandating actions or allocating funds.

Potential Impact

Increased public awareness of hunger and food insecurity in Louisiana.

Public-facing acknowledgment of Feeding Louisiana’s efforts and potential to galvanize community participation.

Encouragement for schools, businesses, and organizations to implement or support anti-hunger initiatives, SNAP outreach, and food security programs during the designated day and beyond.

No direct fiscal impact or statutory changes to eligibility or benefits are specified in the bill.