06/02/2026
This National Dairy Month, let's raise a glass to one of nature's most complete nutritional packages: milk!
With 13 essential nutrients in every glass - including calcium, vitamin D, protein, potassium, and vitamin B12 - milk helps provide growing kids with the building blocks they need for strong bones, healthy development, and everyday energy!
But here in Louisiana, 1 in 5 children lives in a household that struggles to put enough food on the table. When families have to stretch every dollar, nutrient-dense foods like milk are often the first to go - not because parents don't want them, but because they're out of reach.
Hunger isn't just about empty plates. It's about missing nutrients during the years they matter most.
Today, we're recognizing the role milk plays in childhood nutrition - and the federal programs like WIC, school meals, and SNAP that help Louisiana families access it. Learn more about hunger in Louisiana at feedinglouisiana.org.
Family Nutrition, Food Access, Nutrition Security, Louisiana Families, Hunger Awareness, Community Nutrition, Growing Kids, Louisiana Food Banks, Feeding Louisiana