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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. |
Martha's Market Food Pantry and Learning Center Now Open
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.
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.
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.
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. 115 or email us. (for ages 18+)
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. 116 or email us. (for ages 18+)
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. 115 or email us. (for ages 18+)
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. 116 or email us. (for ages 18+)
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.
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" 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:
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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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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