LOUISIANA, (KLFY) -- Governor Landry's announcement to help certain SNAP recipients may alleviate the pressure some organizations have taken on for feed families without SNAP benefits.

KLFY learns Thursday's "Dine for the Diner" can help those left standing in the SNAP gap.

"Dine for the Diner" is where 10 percent of Thursday's proceeds from select restaurants will be donated to Catholic Charities of Acadiana's soup kitchen, St. Joseph Diner. The owner of Judice Inn, Gerald Judice, agrees that "Dine for the Diner" is taking place just in the nick of time.

"There's just a bigger need right now than a lot of times. Well, there's always a big need, but especially today," Judice explained.

The governor's announcement to give temporary state-funded assistance to the "vulnerable" offers some relief.

"Catholic Charities already took a big punch earlier when they removed a lot of the funding that was going to them," said Judice. "I'm just glad I'm not a politician either, because I wouldn't want to have to decide who's worthy and who's not worthy. There are so many good organizations out there, but feeding people is a common need."

Black Cafe owner Trey Ware anticipates St. Joseph Diner will see a sharp spike in the demand for food.

"This is even more important than on a normal basis; they do this annually and this is probably the most important year that I've done it in my 12 years of doing it," Ware said.

Ware remains hopeful that those still waiting will receive help including support for organizations needing to assist those who remain at risk of losing benefits.

"I know this community will pull together," Ware said. "If it's not 'Diner for the Diner' it's going to be a donation or something. Lafayette always does well when it has hardships coming down on people less fortunate. Lafayette will step up to the plate and make things better."

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