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  Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
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​T​he 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.
Donate Now:  $10 donation= $100 in food value

COVID-19 INFORMATION
​How you can help
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View new video that highlights the amazing work the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana has provided to the community through the support of the community and volunteers.  Since March 2020 and the beginning of the pandemic, the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana has provided more service to Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River and DeSoto Parishes then ever before in the history of the organization.  We are so grateful for our team, Board of Directors, donors, supporters, volunteers and everyone that has been on our journey to fight hunger.  ​View Video Here
Highlights from March through December 2020:
Pounds of Food Distributed:  
Over 14,234,668 pounds of food was distributed in Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Red River and DeSoto Parishes between March – December 2020 for COVID relief, a 42% increase over the previous year.
 449 Mobile Distributions:
Locations: Blanchard, Benton, Bossier Parish Community College, Cotton Valley, Coushatta, Greenwood, Haynesville, Homer, Ida, Keithville, Mansfield, Mooringsport, Plain Dealing, Ringgold, Serepta, Shreveport, Springhill, Shongaloo and Vivian.
 8,500 volunteer hours given to the Food Bank of NWLA:
  • Assisted with local and rural Mobile Pantry Distributions
  • Sorted and Packed Food Boxes
  • Delivered Children’s Meals and Emergency Boxes
  • Made Outreach Phone Calls
57,355 Children’s Meals were distributed to children at 27 sites in northwest Louisiana at the following locations:
Belaire Baptist - Bossier Parish
Bernstein Development/Paradise - Caddo Parish
CW Outreach - Claiborne Parish
Common Ground - Caddo Parish
Cooper Rd Plaza Apartments - Caddo Parish
Church of the Highlands - Caddo Parish
Christ UMC - Caddo Parish
Columbia Park - Caddo Parish
First Bossier - Bossier Parish
Highland Village - Caddo Parish
Holy Temple - Webster Parish
Hope Church - Desoto Parish
Joe Leblanc - Webster Parish
​Lakefront Apartments - Caddo Parish
king to Jesus - Caddo Parish
MLK Center- Caddo Parish
Oak Meadows Apartments - Caddo Parish
Noel Methodist Church - Caddo Parish
North Point Bossier - Bossier Parish
Praise Temple - Caddo Parish
Prince Village - Caddo Parish
Renzi Center - Caddo Parish
St. Rest - Webster Parish
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club - Caddo Parish
Stonewall BC - Bossier Parish

Stone Vista - Caddo Parish
Will of God - Red River Parish

 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. ​

Make a Donation
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Check out our Virtual Food Drive!  Just click below to get started.

Virtual Food Drives are Fun and Easy
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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:

​CADDO

BOSSIER
WEBSTER
CLAIBORNE
BIENVILLE
RED RIVER
DESOTO
Empty Food Bowls
Watch The Face of Hunger Video
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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Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
2307 Texas Avenue - Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: (318) 675-2400 - Fax: (318) 675-2440

Email: info@foodbanknla.org
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8am - 3:30pm 

​© 2016-2020 Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. All Rights Reserved.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW; Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.  (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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  • About Us
    • Overview
    • What is a Food Bank?
    • Staff & Board
    • Community Partners
  • What's New
    • News & Events
    • Career Opportunities
  • Programs
    • Food Bank Programs
    • Wish List
    • Agencies
  • Volunteers
    • How You Can Help
    • How to Organize a Food Drive
  • Donate
  • Communication
    • Career Opportunities
  • Contact Us