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FOOD BANK PROGRAMS

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
As the largest distributor of public and private emergency food for a seven parish area, last year we provided over 15 million pounds of food to more than 75,000 low income and below poverty level households in northwest Louisiana.

DISASTER RELIEF:
As a disaster responder we provide immediate assistance to our area non-profit organizations, churches, pop-up and faith based shelters and other individuals. During the 2015 and 2016 spring flooding, we distributed over $250,000.00 of food, water and supplies to disaster victims.

BACKPACK PROGRAM:
Chronically hungry children are provided with a backpack of food to take home for the weekend and holidays.  Each  7 - 10 pound weekly bag includes items such as granola bars, fruit juice and pop top canned food. Contact the Food Bank for more information on the Back Pack program.

KIDS CAFÉ AFTER SCHOOL MEALS:
A national program of Feeding America that provides hot meals and nutritional education to low-income children in already existing after-school programs. For more information contact the Food Bank.

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM:
Provides nutritional breakfasts and lunches for hungry children who have no access to free food when school is not in session during the summer months.

SENIOR PROGRAM:
Designed to help the elderly s-t-r-e-t-c-h their food dollars, low income and home bound seniors who are 65 and older or 55 and older with a disability receive a monthly box of non-perishable groceries.

MOBILE PANTRY:
Provide food to rural pantry clients on a monthly basis.

DELIVERING GOOD:
​A national program, that distributes new clothing and toys to children in need.

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP): 
Provide access to public resources such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program   
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We Serve The Following Parishes:
CADDO • BOSSIER • WEBSTER • CLAIBORNE • BIENVILLE • RED RIVER • DESOTO
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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: info@foodbanknla.org
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: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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  • Home
  • 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
    • Newsletters
  • Contact Us