Food for Thought

Mary Thomas lives in the Lower Ninth Ward, where getting groceries used to take up most of her morning. Every time she shopped, she had to take public transportation … all the way to Chalmette. In addition to the time taken by the trip, she also had to wait over two hours between her arrival... Read More

In New Iberia, you’re helping drive a powerful partnership addressing one of the most pressing challenges local children face: food insecurity. The Boys & Girls Club transforms the lives of children and families in need. Club director D’Andre Hypolite — affectionately called “Mr. Dre” by the kids — works to create a safe, nurturing environment... Read More

In 2025, Second Harvest Food Bank opened two new distribution centers in South Louisiana. One in Lake Charles and one in Houma. Each one was built with the same purpose: to feed more people, more reliably, every day. Together, these centers mark a turning point in how we serve. These buildings aren’t the story. What... Read More

Vicki Rush and God’s Pantry Over 17 years ago, Vicki Rushing found herself in need of food assistance. When she didn’t qualify due to age restrictions — an obstacle many know too well — she was advised to contact Second Harvest. That simple piece of advice changed everything — not just meeting her immediate needs... Read More

The Bayou Region Distribution Center is having a huge impact on neighbors This summer, something big happened in the Bayou Region. Our brand-new Bayou Region Distribution Center opened its doors, and already, the impact is being felt. Every day, local trucks now deliver fresh food across the region, reaching people who used to wait for... Read More

When disaster hits, we come together and become better Twenty years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Second Harvest is stronger than ever. When Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, Second Harvest’s New Orleans warehouse was without power. With nowhere else to go, staff set up operations in an abandoned Walmart in Baker, Louisiana. It became their... Read More