Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana Food For Thought - Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana

The Second Harvest Food Bank Kids Cafe program cooks and delivers thousands of hot meals to local after-school programs every week. However, due to dramatically increased demand for these meals, Second Harvest is in urgent need for many more volunteers to help prepare these meals. “On our busiest days, our staff and volunteers prepare approximately...

27 Aug 2017

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Update on our 2016 Hurricane Season disaster response

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...

01 Jul 2017

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Celebrate Independence Day with a summer recipe from Second Harvest

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...

04 Jan 2017

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Volunteering to honor the memory of his son

The incredible work of our volunteers makes our mission possible. One of those thousands of volunteers is Mr. Dale Dunlap, who is now in his third year of volunteering with Second Harvest. “Three years ago, I was looking for a volunteer opportunity, and my neighbor’s daughter said how much she enjoyed Second Harvest. So I...

19 Aug 2016

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Update on our ongoing disaster response

Click HERE to make a secure online donation to help us fight the everyday disaster of hunger This is our ongoing blog with updates on how your donations to Second Harvest are being utilized. October 10 update to our August flooding disaster: Aid delivered: So far, we have delivered 1.4 million pounds of disaster relief products...

15 Aug 2016

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Responding to the flooding disaster impacting Louisiana

Second Harvest Food Bank is responding to the third major natural disaster to hit South Louisiana in just six months, sending thousands of pounds of food, water, and cleaning supplies to flood victims in Tangipahoa Parish, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge. As this unprecedented disaster unfolds, Second Harvest is committed for the long haul to support...

05 Aug 2016

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Serving All Souls, All Year

The All-Souls Community Center is a home away from home for hundreds of at-risk local children, one one of hundreds of community partners we help out across South Louisiana. Director Happy Johnson says the Center’s mission is to provide a sanctuary in a neighborhood still struggling to recover from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, which...

15 Jul 2016

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One million children’s meals made possible by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation!

Our mission to serve South Louisiana would not be possible without major support from partners such as the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. Recently, we the one millionth meal funded by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation delivered by Second Harvest’s Summer Feeding program – an annual summer-long anti-hunger program that prepares and delivers fresh, healthy meals to summer...

22 Jun 2016

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Another Second Harvest Health Fair Spreads Community Wellness

Second Harvest Food Bank will host a Second Line to Health community health fair on Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Community Health Center, 1936 Magazine Street in New Orleans. With a focus on health and well-being, the event is an opportunity for community members to access direct...

20 May 2016

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Second Harvest feeds thousands of children during the summer

Our Summer Feeding program provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to dozens of churches, local libraries, recreational camps and other community centers where children gather. Thousands of local students rely on the breakfast and lunch they get at school to get through the day. For many of these children their school meals may be the only...

27 Apr 2016

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Thousands of volunteers make our mission possible

Every month, thousands of volunteers make our mission to fight hunger possible. Among those is Pat Caperino, or “Miss Pat” as she’s known around our offices and warehouse. “I started with Second Harvest six years ago, and have enjoyed every minute of it,” Miss Pat says. “I’m a retired legal secretary, and I knew I...

16 Mar 2016

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Our Response to the Flooding Disaster Across South Louisiana

Less than three weeks after nine tornadoes devastated South Louisiana communities, widespread flooding has now displaced many more. More than 12,000 homes across Louisiana have been impacted by the floods. Thank you for your support, thoughts and prayers for our neighbors in need. How to help Donate cash: We’ve received so many offers of help...

Food for Thought

Volunteers urgently needed to prepare meals for local kids!

Update on our 2016 Hurricane Season disaster response

Celebrate Independence Day with a summer recipe from Second Harvest

Volunteering to honor the memory of his son

Update on our ongoing disaster response

Responding to the flooding disaster impacting Louisiana

Serving All Souls, All Year

One million children’s meals made possible by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation!

Another Second Harvest Health Fair Spreads Community Wellness

Second Harvest feeds thousands of children during the summer

Thousands of volunteers make our mission possible

Our Response to the Flooding Disaster Across South Louisiana

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