November 19, 2025
November 12, 2025
October 29, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced there will be no money to fund the SNAP food stamp program next month, leaving more than 88,000 Louisiana seniors and thousands of families without benefits weeks before the holidays.
October 27, 2025
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Amid uncertainty about the future of SNAP benefits, the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging has announced food assistance.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has warned that SNAP benefits could run dry for some people by the start of November if the federal government shutdown continues.
October 27, 2025
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (10/27/2025) – The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) expresses deep concern over the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption poses a severe threat to food security among thousands of older adults in East Baton Rouge Parish.
October 25, 2025
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (10/27/2025) – The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) is excited to partner with Albertsons for their fifth annual Boo for a Booster Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 4 P.M. at The Lotus Center (1701 Main Street).
Boo for a Booster 5.0 Vaccine Clinic will offer vaccinations for the Flu (regular and senior doses) and the new variant COVID-19 Booster, Pneumonia, and RSV.
October 22, 2025
October 22, 2025
August 19, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A health conference hosted by the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging is scheduled for two dates in September.
The Sept. 18-19 conference brings together seniors, health care professionals, caregivers, and advocates for conversations about support and resources.