NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- With SNAP benefits interrupted for some Louisiana families, The Community Church in New Iberia is stepping up to meet the need.

Volunteers there are preparing to serve more than 100 families this Thanksgiving, more than double what they helped last year.

Pastor Grace LeBlanc says the increase in need has been clear.

“We’ve definitely seen an uptick in requests,” she said. “People call asking when they can come, or if they can get food during the week. It really shows that there is food insecurity right here in our parish.”

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LeBlanc says the church’s Thanksgiving Food Drive will take place Nov. 22 at 9 a.m., offering full meal bags with turkey or ham, canned goods, rice, dressing and pantry stap

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