The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana received a special visit last week from the new Chief Executive Officer of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, a Louisiana native, was recently appointed to head the non-profit network of 200 Food Banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs. Before relocating to […]

Many times, the right person shows up at exactly the right time. That was the case with Frances, who contacted us about volunteering just as we were looking for someone to fill in for our receptionist. She has generously given her time and talents to help the Food Bank, and we are grateful for her […]

Franklin Parish has a population of just over 20,000, and 21% of the people there are food insecure. Thankfully, Food Bank partner agency Fresh Start Ministries is there to provide food and other support to those in need. Situated just off Highway 425 in Winnsboro at River of Life Church, the Fresh Start food pantry […]