FOOD BANK PROGRAMS

FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
As the largest distributor of public and private emergency food for a seven parish area, last year we provided over 11.5 million pounds of food to more than 65,000 low income and below poverty level households in northwest Louisiana.

DISASTER RELIEF:
In times of disaster or a hurricane, the Food Bank swiftly mobilizes to provide emergency food relief, collaborating with local agencies and partners to ensure timely distribution to affected communities.  The focus is on addressing immediate nutritional needs and supporting recovery efforts by delivering essential supplies to those impacted by the crisis.  

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.

DISTRIBUTING GOOD: 
​A national program that provides new clothing, household items and toys to individuals in need.

​CLIENT OUTREACH: 
Provide access to additional public resources for clients such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) services. 

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We Serve The Following Parishes:
CADDO • BOSSIER • WEBSTER • CLAIBORNE • BIENVILLE • RED RIVER • DESOTO