Truckload of Donated Food Arrives in Alexandria—one of 250 donations across the US— as America250 and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Support Families Facing Hunger

The Food Bank of Central Louisiana welcomed a fully-loaded JustServe/America250 branded truck carrying 40,000 pounds from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for families in need across Central Louisiana.

The delivery is part of a national collaboration kicked off in November 2025, in which 250 truckloads of food will be donated to communities in all 50 states. Through America250’s America Gives initiative and the Church’s JustServe platform, volunteers, local leaders, and community organizations are coming together to put service into action.

JustServe is a community service platform sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that connects volunteers with local service opportunities. Its purpose is to help individuals and organizations strengthen their communities by serving together. 

The Church is using its established infrastructure, volunteer network, and humanitarian food resources to help bring America250 into neighborhoods like those in Alexandria, turning a national commemoration into local service.

The 250 deliveries will provide millions of meals to families in need across the United States as part of the America Gives initiative.

Americans are invited to help make 2026 a record-setting year for volunteer service. Join the initiative and find volunteer opportunities at JustServe.org.

“This generous donation of 40,000 pounds of food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will make a tremendous difference for families facing hunger across Central Louisiana. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to serving communities and for the opportunity to partner with America250 and JustServe on this meaningful effort. As our nation celebrates 250 years, this is a wonderful example of what we can accomplish when we come together to serve our neighbors. Every box of food represents hope, nourishment and a reminder to food-insecure families that their community cares about them, said Jayne Wright-Velez, Executive Director, Food Bank of Central Louisiana.