Food for Thought

As part of hurricane season preparations, all Louisiana residents should make pre-registering for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) a priority. DSNAP provides help in buying groceries to households who do not normally receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. Pre-registering will save valuable time following a disaster in getting assistance with buying groceries due to lost... Read More

We’re proud to be an affiliated ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Recently, Archbishop Gregory Aymond spoke about our founding, our history, and the impact our staff & volunteers have had on our community for more than 36 years.

Among the hundreds of community partners supported by your donation to Second Harvest is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana. This important organization helps shape the future of hundreds of local children, with a goal of keeping them on track graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character... Read More

Since the beginning Hurricane Harvey’s impact upon our state and region, we have responded to those in need in South Louisiana, particularly in Calcasieu, Cameron, Vermilion, Iberia, Jefferson Davis and Beauregard, and are also supporting storm victims in Texas. To date, we have collected and distributed approximately 400,000 pounds of disaster supplies. Thank you to... Read More

July 4th is right around the corner, and Second Harvest Food Bank is celebrating with a healthy recipe. This dish from our Community Kitchen Director Susan Goss is a great opportunity to use fresh, seasonal veggies. Shaved Summer Squash, Roasted Almonds and Parmesan with Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients: • 6 cups very thinly sliced peel-on summer... Read More