Helping Acadiana families in need through schools
(Courtesy theadvocate.com) Acadiana families in need now have a place to shop for nutritious food for their tables as part of a new... Read More
Thousands impacted by oil and gas industry downturn
As the price of oil and natural gas remains at historic lows, many Louisiana residents unexpectedly find themselves in need of the... Read More
Mobile Pantries: Taking the Food to Where it’s Needed Most
The Second Harvest Mobile Pantry Program is an ambitious project that delivers food to areas of South Louisiana without access to grocery... Read More
The Roots of Music and the roots of hunger
Every week, more than 120 New Orleans students spend their hours after school at The Roots of Music, one many local non-profit... Read More
Looking back on Katrina and Rita: Love in Action
(Second Harvest President and CEO Natalie Jayroe looks back on the ten years since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita) As I sat in my... Read More
After Katrina, your donations made the difference
It was one of the worst disasters in American history: Hundreds of thousands of homes flooded, more than 1,800 dead, and millions... Read More
Bringing healthy living to those in need
Second Harvest Food Bank has recently hosted health fairs in Orleans, Jefferson and Terrebonne Parishes. These events brought food, medical screenings, and healthy living... Read More
Kid’s Cafe: After-School Meals For Kids In Need
Every day, thousands of South Louisiana students head straight from school to after-school programs. Many of the most at-risk students receive a hot... Read More
Second Harvest ranks high in financial and food-safety reviews
As one of the largest food banks in the Gulf South, Second Harvest helps support the mission of more than 450 local... Read More
Your Support Helps Feed Children During the Summer
This year, the Second Harvest Community Kitchen will provide thousands of free, nutritious meals to local children throughout the ten-week summer break.... Read More