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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

Summer Meals Available for Youth Programs

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​Your organization might be eligible  to receive free meals for children though a partnership with the Food Bank and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).  The program provides free, nutritious meals to children who might otherwise go hungry when the school year has ended or is closed. 
If your organization, church, summer programs or community center operates a summer program for low income children in Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River or Desoto Parishes and you need assistance with breakfast and lunch meals, please contact us at 318.675.2400 ext. 107 for more information.   Deadline to sign up is March 31, 2023. 

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 adminassist@foodbanknla.org.

Here are the current virtual food drives.  Please click on a logo to start "shopping".

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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: 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