Some of the $ 85 million in supplies will be given to state nonprofit agencies . After CNN reported on the giveaway , other Louisiana officials also asked that the supplies be redirected to the state , which originally passed on them . The federal government has also pledged $45 million. FEMA administrator has defended the agency 's decision to give away items .
Some of the $ 85 million in supplies will be given to state nonprofit agencies . The federal government has also pledged $45 million. FEMA administrator has defended the agency 's decision to give away items .