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An inside look at South Louisiana’s emergency food network. See the direct impact of your donations, follow the stories of our clients, volunteers, and donors, and read about the latest anti-hunger policy debates at the local, state, and federal level.

21 Sep 2018

Helping Hurricane Florence Survivors

Once again, Second Harvest joined with the local restaurant community to prepare and provide thousands of meals to victims of a natural disaster. Dozens of local restaurant staff joined with Second Harvest volunteers in our 8,500 square-foot Community Kitchen to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence. Even while the flood waters were still rising in...
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02 Sep 2018

It’s Hunger Action Month!

For the eleventh year, Second Harvest joins the Feeding America network of food banks to participate in Hunger Action Month. Throughout September, our goal is to raise awareness of how hunger impacts communities across South Louisiana, and how you can get involved. There are many ways to join our mission to fight hunger: Volunteer: More...
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20 Aug 2018

Pre-register for DSNAP

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...
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31 May 2018

Your gift is helping struggling families

Your gift to Second Harvest is a godsend to families like Mel and her teenage boys. She was a manager at Winn-Dixie for many years, until she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She hasn’t been able to go back to work, and to make ends meet she relies on disability and Hope the Food Pantry,...
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08 Jan 2018

Helping young people become young women and men

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...
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27 Aug 2017

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...
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