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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. |
Sportspectrum's 33rd Turkey Trot 5K to benefit the Food Bank of NWLA
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The 33rd Sportspectrum 5K Turkey Trot and ½ mile children’s Fun Run is Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021. The runs will start and finish at the Stoner Boat Launch near Clyde Fant Parkway and Stoner Avenue in Shreveport, LA. The 1/2 Mile Fun Run for children under 10 years and under starts at 8:00am. The 5K starts at 8:30am.
Participants may register on-line or at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue in Shreveport. Pre-registration is $25 from Nov. 2-Nov. 17, $30 from Nov. 18-Nov. 24 and $35 on Race Morning. The Entry Fee for Children’s 1/2 mile fun run is $15.00. All registered participants will receive a long sleeve race shirt. Pre-registered participants may pick-up race packets at Sportspectrum 6970 Fern Ave., Shreveport starting on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10:00am to 5:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 21 from 1-5pm, Monday, Nov. 22 thru Wednesday Nov. 24th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm or at the race site Thursday, November 25 morning from 7:30am to 8:20am. All pre-registered participants will receive an official 2021 Turkey Trot long-sleeve t-shirt. First place overall male and female will receive a Smoked Turkey by Clarks Catering. No trophies will be awarded. Come out and start your Thanksgiving morning with friends and family while supporting the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. There will be fun, music, and refreshments after the race. Party supplies will be provided by our sponsors Great Raft Brewing, Coca Cola, Ozarka Water and Brian Roppolo. Special thanks to Foster Orthodontist, Woody Nesbitt, D-1, and Sportspectrum Race Management A very special thank you to the Food Bank Event Sponsors: HUB International, Iberia Bank, Louisiana Lottery, Origin Bank, Primeaux Restaurant Group (Dillas), United Healthcare and Willis-Knighton Health System. Proceeds from the Turkey Trot Run will provide food for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana programs to help fight hunger in Northwest Louisiana. |
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Kroger: End Hunger HereEnd Hunger Here is a Kroger promotion to raise money and food for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Volunteers will be "greeters" to shoppers and explain how they can help fight hunger by donating at the check-out.
Volunteers will check-in with the store manager upon arrival at the store. Service hours will be given if needed. CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER |
We moved.
We moved to our new facility at 285 Mt. Zion Road, Shreveport, LA 71106. We are located between Hwy 3132 and Bert Kouns Industrial Drive, and Linwood Avenue and I-49.
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Help Change a Life: VolunteerWe are seeking volunteers to sort, box and bring food to cars at our new food pantry at 2307 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, 71103. Hours needed 8am - Noon and 11am - 3pm on Tuesday and Thursdays. For more information please call us at 318.675.2400.
To sign up to volunteer on November 23 - click HERE To sign up to volunteer on Nov 30 and Dec 2 - click HERE |
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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 your help. 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 healthy food to those who 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 your help. 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 healthy food to those who 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 here 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 here 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.
To participate in an on-line food drive click a logo:
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We Serve These Parishes:
CADDO BOSSIER WEBSTER CLAIBORNE BIENVILLE RED RIVER DESOTO |
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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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