Press Releases – EBR Council on Aging

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April 16, 2026

Louisiana State Bond Commission Approves EBRCOA Millage Renewal for June 27th Ballot

Baton Rouge, LA (04/16/2026) – On Thursday, April 16, the Louisiana State Bond Commission officially approved the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging’s (EBRCOA) proposal to be placed on the June 27, 2026, ballot. The measure calls for the renewal of the existing 2.0 mills dedicated tax that supports critical services for seniors across East Baton Rouge Parish.

October 27, 2025

EBRCOA Responds to Suspension of SNAP Benefits with Emergency Food Assistance for Seniors

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

EBRCOA – Host Annual Boo for a Booster Clinic

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.

January 16, 2025

EBRCOA Awarded HUD Grant for Affordable Housing and Supportive Services for Seniors

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (01/16/2025) – The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs. The HUD grant is awarded to nonprofit organizations to support new development or rehabilitation of affordable multifamily and rental assistance for seniors. EBRCOA is one of eleven national recipients!

April 11, 2024

EBRCOA to Host Senior Skip Day 3.0 Wednesday, April 17th

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (4/10/2024) – The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) is thrilled to announce its third annual Senior Skip Day 3.0 and Healthcare Expo. Senior Skip Day 3.0 will be held on Wednesday, April 17th from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Raising Cane’s River Center (275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge, LA).

April 9, 2024

EBRCOA Closed Wednesday Due to Inclement Weather

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (04/09/2024) – The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) announced that due to the high possibility of inclement weather all senior center locations of will be closed Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

January 18, 2024

EBRCOA Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Inclement Weather

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (11/30/2022) – We are hosting a Holiday Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the new EBRCOA Administration Building (965 N. 18th Street) starting at 8:00 AM. This event is open to everyone, including the Gracie (“The Lakes”) community. The food boxes are limited to one box per person and only while supplies last.

April 18, 2023

EBRCOA Senior Skip Day 2.0 Healthcare Expo

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (4/17/2023) – The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) is thrilled to announce its second Senior Skip Day 2.0 and Healthcare Expo. Senior Skip Day 2.0 will be held on Thursday, April 27th from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the BREC Airline Highway Park (17200 Airline Hwy.) The event is an opportunity for all seniors to “skip” a day at the senior center and come together to fellowship at Senior Skip Day 2.0 & Healthcare Expo instead. Senior Skip Day 2.0 and the Healthcare Expo are open to all seniors aged 60 and older who reside in East Baton Rouge Parish. There will be live musical performances by Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band, The Rusty Yates Band...

February 13, 2023

EBRCOA Ribbon Cutting and Block Party Event

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (2/10/2023) – The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) is thrilled to announce their Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony for The Lotus Village Community which is comprised of The Lotus Village Senior Living Complex (in partnership with Gulf Coast Housing Partnership), The Lotus Headquarters (and commercial kitchen) and The Lotus Senior Activity Center (and food pantry) on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 965 North 18th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. The dedication ceremony will begin at 9:30 am and the ribbon cuttings will immediately follow a brief program.