Food for Thought

Due to the recent storms many people in Lake Charles are suffering. Hundreds of homes and businesses were flooded, some not yet repaired following the 2020 hurricanes. It is heartbreaking and so unfair to see so many going through this for the second or even third time in a year. Second Harvest immediately sprang into... Read More

After last week’s winter storm brought freezing temperatures, snow, and ice to Louisiana and Texas, many communities across Louisiana were left without access to safe drinking water and food. Thanks to support from donors like you, Second Harvest’s staff and volunteers sprang into action to help our neighbors in need. In the past week, we... Read More

“This food is a blessing, a blessing from above.” Nearly a year ago, Second Harvest began responding to the alarming increase in food insecurity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen a record number of first-time visitors at pantries and food distributions and we expect this to continue in 2021 and until our economy... Read More

Second Harvest staff, along with dozens of National Guard members and thousands of volunteers, have been putting in heroic efforts to meet the unprecedented need this year. We would like to share some words from just a few of the individuals who are putting your donations into action. Deon Lee, Driver: “I’m humbled and thankful... Read More

Second Harvest and South Louisiana recently lost a close friend, an incredibly generous man who spent his waking hours dedicated to helping others. Mr. Jim Boulet passed recently at the age of 90, after spending nearly a decade growing food to help feed others. In 2012 at the age of 81, Mr. Boulet decided to... Read More

Almost a year ago, the impact of the COVID-19 emergency hit South Louisiana like a ton of bricks. Then back-to-back hurricanes devastated Southwest Louisiana and coastal parishes. The need for food has skyrocketed and has become the new normal for far too many people. As I reflect on 2020, I’ve been simply amazed at the... Read More

Nearly 22 million children rely on free or reduced-price school meals in the United States. During the summer months, millions lose access to these meals. Unfortunately, millions across the country –including thousands in South Louisiana also face unemployment and a summer they never expected. Food banks like ours that are part of the FeedingAmerica network... Read More

From the very outset of Second Harvest’s response to the COVID-19 emergency, the support of the Louisiana National Guard has been essential. Second Harvest Communications Director, Jay Vise, says the response by the guard was near-immediate. “After we made the request, twenty Guard members were in our Jefferson Parish facility within 24 hours,” he said.... Read More