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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. |
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: Even if the health impacts of this outbreak are minimal, we are anticipating possibly 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 welcome volunteers to help pack Emergency Food Boxes. Please CLICK HERE for Volunteer Information and Guidelines. To volunteer, please CLICK HERE to be redirected to our Volunteer Registration.
- 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 between 11am and 1pm at the following locations. Children must be present to receive the meals.
MEAL SITES- MONDAY thru FRIDAY from 11am to 1pm
some exceptions noted
Common Ground
6806 Southern Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
Paradise Baptist Church
1706 Hollywood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71108
Church of the Highlands
520 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
2821 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport LA 71109
Shelf stable meals
Friday* only from 2-4 pm
*(Thursday, May 9 of next week due to Good Friday)
Stonewall Baptist Church - Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
807 Eatman Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Hope Church - - Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
210 Monroe Street
Mansfield, LA 71052
Will of God
315 E. Carroll Street
Coushatta, LA 71019
St. Rest Baptist Church
611 E Union Street
Minden, LA 71055
Looking to Jesus - Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
316 LA-1
Oil City LA 71061
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.
some exceptions noted
Common Ground
6806 Southern Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
Paradise Baptist Church
1706 Hollywood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71108
Church of the Highlands
520 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
2821 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport LA 71109
Shelf stable meals
Friday* only from 2-4 pm
*(Thursday, May 9 of next week due to Good Friday)
Stonewall Baptist Church - Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
807 Eatman Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Hope Church - - Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
210 Monroe Street
Mansfield, LA 71052
Will of God
315 E. Carroll Street
Coushatta, LA 71019
St. Rest Baptist Church
611 E Union Street
Minden, LA 71055
Looking to Jesus - Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
316 LA-1
Oil City LA 71061
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.
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A message from Govenor John Bel Edwards and First LadyListen to a message from our Governor and First Lady to support the Louisiana Food Banks.
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Hunger Hero Social Media Ambassador Program
Introducing our New Social Media Ambassadors Program
Use Your Social Media Powers For Good! Sign up to be a member of the Food Bank’s Hunger Hero Social Ambassadors Program. Click Here to learn more about the program.
Use Your Social Media Powers For Good! Sign up to be a member of the Food Bank’s Hunger Hero Social Ambassadors Program. Click Here to learn more about the program.
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.
Thanks to all of our great partners that have setup virtual food drives. Please click a company logo below to start virtual shopping.
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.
Thanks to all of our great partners that have setup virtual food drives. Please click a company logo below to start virtual shopping.
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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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