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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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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:
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
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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.
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:
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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