Give Food

Consider donating food to help our neighbors facing hunger

The Food Bank accepts donated food to help support our communities facing food insecurity. Read below to find out what type of food donations are accepted, and how you can help support the mission of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. If you can’t donate food, but want to support the Food Bank, you can also give back by donating, volunteering, or starting a food drive.

Food is at the heart of our mission.

With contributions from groups and individuals like you, the Food Bank has distributed more than 9 million pounds of food each year to our neighbors in need. But it can’t stop there. 1 in 7 residents of Central Louisiana still faces food insecurity.

What can you donate?

Here is what we accept at the Food Bank:

  • Canned vegetables (beans, peas, carrots, etc.)

  • Canned soups

  • Dried beans

  • Canned meats

  • Peanut butter

  • Pasta

  • Rice

  • Breakfast cereal and bars

  • Any canned, bagged or boxed nonperishable food