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The mission of the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana is to serve as the primary resource for fighting hunger in Northwest Louisiana. Our vision is to ultimately end hunger in Northwest Louisiana by ensuring consolidated network of effective food collection and distribution which will provide universal access to food for the needy in our communities. |
Double your donationYour support is needed now more than ever. Give today and it will go twice as far for our neighbors facing hunger this summer.
COVID-19 is causing economic fallout across the United States and the state. With so many out of work due to closures, food insecurity is increasing exponentially, even for individuals in Northwest Louisiana whom have never needed our help before. We’ve almost doubled the number of clients we serve at Mobile Pantries, have seen a 35% increase in the amount of food we are distributing, and are distributing an average of 1,000 meals weekly for children that are out of school. Please donate today! |
Now, thanks to a $75,000 matching grant made possible by an anonymous friend of the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, donations up to $1,000.00 made using the this link will be doubled. Please donate today, this giving opportunity ends August 31, 2020.
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COVID-19 INFORMATION
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As with every potential threat to Northwest Louisiana, from flooding to the everyday disaster of hunger, the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana staff and volunteers are preparing to respond to the impact of COVID-19 in our communities. Beyond the potential health impacts, school children and seniors will lose access to meals. Additionally, those who work in the service industry and other hourly jobs stand to lose significant income.
Here are some ways you can help the Food Bank and the Communities we serve:
Here are some ways you can help the Food Bank and the Communities we serve:
- Monetary donations: The pandemic is causing major impacts to seniors, children, and low-income workers in our service industry. Click HERE to make a secure online monetary donation to help support our emergency response and readiness. Every $10 donated provides $100 in food.
- Volunteer: We are not accepting volunteers at this time. Please check back with us.
- Food: We welcome donation of fresh produce and non-perishable food items Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our facility at 2307 Texas Avenue, Shreveport. CLICK HERE for our list of most needed foods.
- Cleaning/sanitation supplies: We are also asking for donations of cleaning supplies, soap, and hand sanitizer.
Meal Sites For Children
The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana will be providing a “to-go” style lunch meal to children 18 years or younger at the following locations.
2 NEW SITES:
Food Bank Mobile Van
Columbia Park Parking lot
2900 Creswell Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
Monday- Friday
11:15 am-Noon
Food Bank Mobile Van
Noel Neighborhood Ministries Parking Lot
Corner of Highland and Herndon Avenue
520 Herndon Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
Monday- Friday
12:15-1 pm
Cooper Road Plaza Apartments
2929 Peach Street
Shreveport, LA 71107
Monday- Friday
11 am- 12 pm
July 27-August 20
Stonewall Baptist
807 Eatman Street
Bossier, LA 71111
11 am- 1 pm
Monday- Friday
CW Outreach Center
4229 Highway 79
Homer, LA
Monday- Friday
11 am- 1 pm
Children age 18 and under may receive meals through SFSP. A person 19 years of age and over who has a mental or physical disability (as determined by a State or local educational agency) and who participates during the school year in a public or private non- profit school program (established for the mentally or physically disabled) is also eligible to receive meals.
To-go Meals are also available Monday – Friday at Christian Service, 2346 Levy St, Shreveport, LA 71103 between 8 – 10 for breakfast and 12 -2 for lunch.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;
Email: program.intake@usda.gov
Food Bank Mobile Van
Columbia Park Parking lot
2900 Creswell Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
Monday- Friday
11:15 am-Noon
Food Bank Mobile Van
Noel Neighborhood Ministries Parking Lot
Corner of Highland and Herndon Avenue
520 Herndon Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
Monday- Friday
12:15-1 pm
Cooper Road Plaza Apartments
2929 Peach Street
Shreveport, LA 71107
Monday- Friday
11 am- 12 pm
July 27-August 20
Stonewall Baptist
807 Eatman Street
Bossier, LA 71111
11 am- 1 pm
Monday- Friday
CW Outreach Center
4229 Highway 79
Homer, LA
Monday- Friday
11 am- 1 pm
Children age 18 and under may receive meals through SFSP. A person 19 years of age and over who has a mental or physical disability (as determined by a State or local educational agency) and who participates during the school year in a public or private non- profit school program (established for the mentally or physically disabled) is also eligible to receive meals.
To-go Meals are also available Monday – Friday at Christian Service, 2346 Levy St, Shreveport, LA 71103 between 8 – 10 for breakfast and 12 -2 for lunch.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;
Email: program.intake@usda.gov
How YOU can help the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana:
Donate Time
Become a Volunteer
We are reaching more people in need than ever before, but we need continued support. Volunteers are vital to the success of our mission of ending hunger in northwest Louisiana. Opportunity is waiting. Click here for a list of all our volunteer opportunities.
Donate Funds
Make a Financial Donation
For every $1 the Food Bank receives, we are able to distribute $10 in food value. Your gift will help the Food Bank distribute all of the healthy food you see to the right to those that need it. The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana does not sell, trade, or share the names of those who have so generously given to support our work to end hunger. Please donate today!
Donate Food
Host a Virtual Food Drive
Want to REALLY help the Food Bank? A Virtual Food Drive (On-Line) is the best and easy way for you to show your support for the community and make a huge difference in the lives of many. We recommend hosting an on-line virtual food drive, it's very easy to make a big difference. The Food Bank can turn your donated $10 into $100 of food.
Donate Time
Become a Volunteer
We are reaching more people in need than ever before, but we need continued support. Volunteers are vital to the success of our mission of ending hunger in northwest Louisiana. Opportunity is waiting. Click here for a list of all our volunteer opportunities.
Donate Funds
Make a Financial Donation
For every $1 the Food Bank receives, we are able to distribute $10 in food value. Your gift will help the Food Bank distribute all of the healthy food you see to the right to those that need it. The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana does not sell, trade, or share the names of those who have so generously given to support our work to end hunger. Please donate today!
Donate Food
Host a Virtual Food Drive
Want to REALLY help the Food Bank? A Virtual Food Drive (On-Line) is the best and easy way for you to show your support for the community and make a huge difference in the lives of many. We recommend hosting an on-line virtual food drive, it's very easy to make a big difference. The Food Bank can turn your donated $10 into $100 of food.
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Check out our Virtual Food Drive! Just click below to get started.
Click here to shop!
We have made donating to the Food Bank easy. No time to shop--you can shop in our virtual grocery store. Holding a Food Drive? The Virtual Food Drive lets you or your group help to end hunger in Northwest Louisiana in an easy, immediate and highly effective way. Click the link below to get started! Remember the Food Bank can multiply your donation with its buying power. Your money will go much further!
If your business or company would like to host a Virtual Food Drive please fill out the REGISTRATION FORM and contact us at 318.675.2400 ext. 100 or email us at adminassist@foodbanknla.org.
We have made donating to the Food Bank easy. No time to shop--you can shop in our virtual grocery store. Holding a Food Drive? The Virtual Food Drive lets you or your group help to end hunger in Northwest Louisiana in an easy, immediate and highly effective way. Click the link below to get started! Remember the Food Bank can multiply your donation with its buying power. Your money will go much further!
If your business or company would like to host a Virtual Food Drive please fill out the REGISTRATION FORM and contact us at 318.675.2400 ext. 100 or email us at adminassist@foodbanknla.org.
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We Serve These Parishes:
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FOOD BANK FACTS: As a hunger-relief organization, the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana acquires, solicits, stores, and distributes food and other essential items to low income children and families through a functional network of 150 community and faith-based nonprofit organizations across Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River and DeSoto parishes. These non-profit organizations consist of homeless shelters, church food pantry programs, soup kitchens, residential centers, and schools. We save these organizations millions of dollars each year by providing free and low cost food and products.
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