Suggested Food Donations
Suggested Donation Items
Second Harvest South Louisiana accepts nearly all types of food, including nonperishable items and fresh produce. Due to safety & the volume of donations, we accept only non-glass containers. When collecting food for your drive, please also consider nutritional food items that are low in sodium/salt and sugar.
Where to donate: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., New Orleans-area donations can be dropped off at 700 Edwards Avenue in the Elmwood/Harahan area, 70123. Lafayette-area donations can be brought to 215 E Pinhook Rd, 70501.
GRAINS
Breakfast cereal
Pasta
Rice
Snacks
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:
Canned vegetables
Canned fruits
Tomato sauce (No Glass Jars)
PROTEINS:
Canned meat/fish
Dried or canned beans
Peanut butter
Canned soups/stews
OTHER FOOD ITEMS:
Cooking oil (olive, vegetable, canola)
Milk (Shelf stable, evaporated, dry)
Coffee/Tea
Honey
Salt & Pepper
NON-FOOD ITEMS:
Paper products
Toiletries
Diapers
Cleaning products
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Canned vegetables
Canned fruits
Shelf-stable vegetable or fruit juice
Diced tomatoes
Tomato sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Dried fruits
Fruit cups
PROTEINS
Canned meat (tuna and chicken)
Dried beans, lentils or peas
Canned beans
Canned chili
Peanut butter
Nuts
Trail mix
Canned soups/stews
We also accept:
Disposable masks
Hand sanitizer
Paper products
Diapers
Toiletries
Bottled water
Cleaning products
Disaster supplies (MRE’s, emergency kits, gloves, etc.)
Coffee
Where can I drop off my food donation?
We accept donations from 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at two locations: 700 Edwards Avenue in the Elmwood Warehouse District, or at our Lafayette location, 215 E. Pinhook Road.
How can I start a food drive?
Click HERE to register your food and fund drive, and for a tool kit to help you gather the most donations possible!
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