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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

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive: Saturday, May 10

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Help Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday, May 10!
Join us in the nation’s largest single-day food drive — Stamp Out Hunger — this Saturday, May 10! It’s easy to participate and make a big difference in the lives of families, seniors, and children facing hunger in our community.
Here’s how you can help:
  1. Fill a Bag – Look for the special Stamp Out Hunger bag provided by your letter carrier, or use any sturdy bag you have at home.
  2. Donate Non-Perishable Items – Canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and other shelf-stable items are all great choices.
  3. Leave It by Your Mailbox – Place your filled bag by your mailbox before your regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 10. Your letter carrier will collect it and deliver it to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. 
Every can and every box you donate goes directly to helping neighbors in need right here in our community.
Let’s come together and show the power of kindness. Stamp Out Hunger with us this Saturday!


Martha's Market Food Pantry and Learning Center Now Open

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We  are excited to announce the grand opening of Martha’s Market Food Pantry and Learning Center, a new $2.2 million facility dedicated to serving the needs of our community.  Located at the heart of Northwest Louisiana, this state-of-the-art center will provide seniors in the 71106 zip code with access to nutritious food, education, and resources for better health. 

Named in honor of longtime Executive Director Martha Marak, Martha’s Market is more than just a food pantry. It is a client-choice pantry, allowing families to select the items that best suit their needs, promoting dignity and empowerment. This innovative approach ensures that every family receives food that aligns with their preferences, culture, and dietary requirements.
In addition to providing food, Martha’s Market features a Learning Center that offers cooking demonstrations, nutrition education, and life skills classes to help individuals and families make the most of the resources they receive. This education component will play a critical role in supporting long-term food security and healthy lifestyles.

The creation of Martha’s Market was made possible thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community. With all funds raised locally, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the individuals, businesses, and organizations who believed in this vision. 
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Location:  277 Mt. Zion Road, Shreveport, LA  71106
Hours:  Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11am to 1pm
What to bring: Photo ID, Proof of Income (budget sheet), Verification of Residency (utility bill or similar) 
Please bring bags for your groceries. 


VOLUNTEER with US!

We currently need of adult volunteers to help us continue providing essential support to our community. Your time and efforts can make a significant difference in the lives of those who rely on us. Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, your help is invaluable.
Food Bank Volunteer Days and Times:
Monday – Friday from 9am – 11am or from 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Please call us at 318.675.2400 ext. 111 or email us.  (for ages 18+) 
​Box Packing Volunteer Link: Sign up here 


​Food Pantry Volunteer Days and Times:
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:30 - 12:30 and/or 12:30 - 2:30
 Please call us at 318.675.2400 ext. 111 or email us.  (for ages 18+) 
Food Pantry Volunteer Link: Sign up here 

Senior Box Distribution: 
Martha Market, 277 Mt. Zion Road
May 12 from 8:30 - Noon  Sign up here


We moved.

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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.  

 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. ​

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
Click here to "shop" virtually!
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 [email protected].

VIRTUAL DRIVES
Please click on the LOGO for a specific organization or business sponsored Virtual Food Drive:


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No Profit - Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana - Louisiana State
We Serve These Parishes:
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​CADDO
BOSSIER
WEBSTER
CLAIBORNE
BIENVILLE
RED RIVER
DESOTO
Empty Food Bowls


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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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Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
Physical Address: 285 Mt. Zion Rd. - Shreveport, LA 71106
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 65150, Shreveport, LA 71136
Phone: (318) 675-2400 - Fax: (318) 675-2440

Email: [email protected]
EIN:72-1328890
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8am - 3:30pm 
​© 2016-2021 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: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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    • What is a Food Bank?
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