LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL-FM) – Earlier today (11/6/25) KOK Wings announced that their Lafayette, New Iberia, and Baton Rouge locations would soon begin offering free meals to students and families with young children being affected by SNAP benefits currently being put on hold as a result of the government shutdown.
Here’s what you need to know…
Louisiana SNAP Benefits On Hold
Because of the federal government shutdown, Louisiana announced on October 23, 2025 that no new SNAP benefits would be issued until the shutdown ended.
In response, the Louisiana Department of Health announced they would step in to provide temporary state-funded assistance for the most vulnerable in our state.
While the elderly, disabled, or children of Louisiana will thankfully not be left to go hungry during the government shutdown, this unfortunately leaves many in The Pelican State with serious food insecurity issues.
One group of people in Louisiana left in a tight spot are some of Louisiana’s college students…