AmeriCorps Program

Develop Leadership Skills Through Service

Join the AmeriCorps Program at the Food Bank. Serve your community while developing professional and personal leadership skills.

Serve with Purpose

The AmeriCorps program is for community-driven individuals ready to make a difference and gain valuable non-profit work experience.
Our AmeriCorps Program combines hands-on service, formal training, and leadership opportunities. Our program is supported by a grant from the Volunteer Louisiana Commission of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

How You’ll Serve

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is a federal agency that connects individuals and organizations to address the nation's challenges through service and volunteering.
Volunteer Louisiana, housed in the Office of the Lt. Governor, oversees AmeriCorps state programs, prioritizing and awarding grants to local organizations to meet critical needs.

About AmeriCorps at the Food Bank

As an AmeriCorps Member, you'll play an essential role in addressing food insecurity across Central Louisiana through the Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry Program. Members actively engage in key operational tasks directly assisting with food distribution, service referrals, participant intake, relationship management, and more.

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“I always got a good feeling about helping people. Even in school, I would tutor my friends to make sure they understood, especially in math… I helped them and it made me feel really good. So I figured this was a really good chance to do good for a lot of people.”

— Devin

Program Benefits for AmeriCorps Members

Living Allowance, to cover basic expenses during the term of service
Education Award, which can be used for student loans or future tuition costs
Loan Deferment, for most federally guaranteed student loans
Professional Development, transferrable skills and training
Connections to employer networks
Alumni Network, to connect with others who have served