Founded in 1996, the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana distributed 225,000 pounds of food during its first year of operation. Last fiscal year, we distributed 8.4 million pounds of food. What began three decades ago in a 5,000-square-foot warehouse tucked behind what is now the Children’s Museum has grown into a 66,000-square-foot distribution hub, serving […]
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Kacey has always been a family man. Whether he’s making biscuits before school, cooking meals for family gatherings, or spending time with his grandchildren, caring for others is at the center of his life. Kacey lives in Jackson Parish with his wife and stays active caring for his animals, including a horse, a cow, chickens,
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events happening at the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana with our 2026 Fall Newsletter. Help support our nieghbors facing hunger by making a gift today. Every $1 you give can help provide about 3 meals. Give now
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Dear Food Bank Friends Because of generous community support, thousands of our neighbors across Northeast Louisiana had access to nutritious food throughout the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 We hope you’ll take a few moments to explore the stories and impact you helped create. Download Full Report
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Students at Louisiana Tech University turned a friendly competition into an incredible act of service during this year’s Greek Week. As part of Greek Week, sororities and fraternities across campus compete in a challenge that tests both spirit and teamwork. Often, this includes a philanthropy event benefiting a local nonprofit, and this year they chose
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Meet Vanessa Vanessa is one of the Food Bank’s newest volunteers, but her connection to our mission goes deeper than volunteering. As a loving mother of three, she understands firsthand the impact a helping hand can make. Last Thanksgiving, Vanessa’s family found themselves in a difficult situation. Needing help, she visited one of the Food
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Your Support in Action Christian Community Action in Ruston In Lincoln Parish, about 1 in 5 of our neighbors aren’t always sure where their next meal will come from. The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana works with a total of seven Community Partners in Lincoln Parish to provide food to neighbors facing hunger. Our longtime
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Your Impact in Caldwell Parish Meet Ann When Ann retired, her schedule was set; take care of her house, tend to her garden, and go fishing. “It’s a lot of work,” she joked. Ann retired from working in the records department at St. Francis Medical Center and lives a quiet life with her husband in
Your support helps families like Gayla’s Every morning, Gayla begins her day with a call to her 83-year-old mother. After that, she drives 30 miles to take her 13-year-old daughter to school before going to take care of her mother. As a devoted mother and daughter, Gayla’s days are full, but her heart is fuller.
YOU Helped — And Made A Difference Truck drivers are often referred to as the backbone of America. For Tidie, being a truck driver was more than just a job; it was his way of life. He proudly drove for Sol’s Pipe & Steel for over 20 years until he retired in 2021. Tidie has
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