Suggested Food Donations
Suggested Donation Items
Second Harvest accepts nearly all types of non-perishable food. Due to safety & the volume of donations, we accept only non-glass containers. When collecting food for donation, please also consider nutritional food items that are low in sodium/salt and sugar.
We cannot accept items past a “use by” or “use before” date.
When to drop off your donation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm
Where to drop off your donation:
New Orleans region: 700 Edwards Avenue, Harahan, LA 70123. Please look for the Receiving and Food Drop off sign. Please head up the ramp and a member from our receiving team will assist you.
Acadiana region: 215 E Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70501. Our warehouse is located towards the back of the parking lot of the United Way building. Please enter through the door on the right and a member of our warehouse team will assist you.
Lake Charles: 2309 LA-397, Lake Charles, LA 70615. The receiving dock is located on the back side of the building. Please enter through the door on the right and a member of our warehouse team will assist you.
Houma: 223 South Hollywood Rd. Houma, LA 70630. Food drives may be brought to the receiving dock located on the right side of the building. Please enter through the doors and a member of our warehouse team will assist you.
PROTEINS:
Peanut butter
Canned meat (tuna, chicken, beef stew)
Dried or canned beans (red, black, pinto)
Canned chili
Canned soups or stews
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:
Canned vegetables
Canned fruits
Fruit cups
Dried fruit
Diced tomatoes
Tomato Sauce (no glass jars)
GRAINS
Pasta
Rice
Breakfast cereal
Crackers
Healthy snacks
Grits
OTHER FOOD ITEMS:
Cooking oil (olive, vegetable, canola)
Milk (Shelf stable, evaporated, dry)
Bottled Water
Coffee/Tea
Honey
Salt & Pepper
NON-FOOD ITEMS:
Paper products
Toiletries
Diapers
Cleaning products
We also accept:
Disposable masks
Hand sanitizer
Paper products
Diapers
Toiletries
Bottled water
Cleaning products
Disaster supplies (MRE’s, emergency kits, gloves, etc.)
Coffee
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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