https://www.fbcenla.org/news daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86-gdlxw-rjzp6-8ztxk-yxcbg-pekw4-j8snw-wdsln-hact8 monthly 0.5 2026-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/22b16fc8-99ec-4880-8da3-28c782f03071/Spark+Change Latest News - First Friday Memo - April 2026 - Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change: April 6-May 5 Walmart and Sam’s Club are celebrating 13 years of the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign, where they invite customers, members, and suppliers to join in the fight against hunger. To date, the campaign has helped generate more than $227 million for Feeding America® and local food banks across the country, helping to secure more than 2.3 billion meals* for people facing hunger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/a6903e5f-ed5a-4499-80b6-f5d5795e9ecd/enterprise-mobility-foundation-logo.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - April 2026 - Enterprise Helps Feed Cenla Seniors In 2016, the Enterprise Mobility Foundation announced one of their largest donations aimed at fighting hunger. The program – called Fill Your Tank – celebrated the company’s 60th anniversary by providing $60 million to address food insecurity around the globe. Feeding America is honored to be one of the primary recipients, receiving funding to support both national and local initiatives related to senior and childhood hunger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/ff1dd616-2da6-4b2f-9342-2b310112b790/national+vol+month.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - April 2026 - April is National Volunteer Month Held in April every year, National Volunteer Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers. It is an opportunity to join the impact of volunteerism and encourage more people to get involved in their communities. This is a great month to reaffirm your commitment to giving back. Looking for a volunteer opportunity? The Points of Light Foundation posts many opportunities: https://engage.pointsoflight.org Find volunteer positions with federal agencies: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/ Volunteer at the Food Bank of Central Louisiana: Call Carole at 318-445-2773. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/136c2e77-036d-4ef5-93fe-c3c9874bc06e/courage+project.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - April 2026 - The Courage Project Recognizes the Food Bank The Food Bank of Central Louisiana was recently recognized by The Courage Project. We were nominated for our work in response to the late-2025 federal shutdown, expanding food purchases and distributions, helping residents access benefits and resources, and mobilizing additional funding, delivering immediate relief to thousands of households while strengthening the region’s food safety net. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/104b25c1-2b2a-436a-890a-9321f15c9e88/AmeriHealth+Caritas+Louisiana_RGB.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - April 2026 - AmeriHealth Caritas Supports the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Save the date for the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 9! Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States. Thanks to AmeriHealth Caritas for making this year’s drive possible with a generous sponsorship! To participate, leave a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox on May 9 for your letter carrier to pick up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c9b286e5-e97e-435e-97ef-74447c298a52/Ollies.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - April 2026 - Round Up at Ollie’s through April 11 to Help Fight Hunger To donate to our 2026 fundraising campaign, simply round up your change at checkout between March 8th and April 11th. Round up today & help us in the fight to end hunger in our communities! 100% of funds raised are distributed to local food banks based on the store location. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/uz19snqvh2cvjoa0s6fsl4jqha6ahz monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/9y6xxwlgw78imwpnyjjtfznrpl8v8y monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/bk4git3di3y3dtqupcq5kgdkt5j0fg monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/zq5x6ljx7ylth5eougsfxigietmi0h monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/3exyumnvjfuzeuj364ss92vm5tipwa monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86-gdlxw-rjzp6-8ztxk-yxcbg-pekw4-j8snw-wdsln monthly 0.5 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/384b89fd-4747-4d32-88ad-fca39a354ed6/one+dollar+equals+how+many+meals.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - March 2026 - 20 Dollars No Longer Provides 100 Meals If you’ve been connected with the Food Bank of Central Louisiana for a while, you’ve seen statements like, “$1 provides five meals” or “Every $20 helps us provide 100 meals.” And it was true for a long time – it used to cost our food bank just about 20 cents for every meal provided. Well, it’s sad to say that simply isn’t true anymore. Higher prices, tariffs, extreme weather, and supply chain issues have impacted food production, driving up expenses for food producers. Corporate food donations are becoming smaller and less frequent as their costs rise. At the same time, budget cuts at the USDA have reduced the amount of food sent to food banks to feed low-income families. In 2025, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana had to purchase more food than ever before to make up for millions of pounds in cancelled food donations. Everyone knows that the price of food has risen. But other costs that impact food bank operations have also been on the rise, including transportation, utilities, materials, and just about everything else that goes into sourcing, acquiring, moving, storing, sorting, packing and distributing food. When we crunched the numbers this time, we found that it now costs our food bank more than twice what it used to – about 44 cents – to provide the equivalent of one meal (about 1.2 pounds of food) to a food-insecure neighbor. Your continued support is more important than ever as we work together to ensure no one in our community goes without a meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c54ba752-88a9-4cd7-8f3e-a827a18308c4/olive+garden.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - March 2026 - Olive Garden Awards the Food Bank a Grant of $5,000 Olive Garden is committed to supporting its communities in the fight against hunger. Every one of their 900+ restaurants participates in their Harvest program, donating high-quality, wholesome food to local nonprofit partners. They’re also long-term partners with Feeding America®, and since 2017, the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of the parent company, has donated more than $16.3 million on behalf of their family of restaurants to support Feeding America member food banks across all 50 states. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/94c88ed2-0b05-4b32-9ee4-97d701892deb/taste+of+cenral+louisianajpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - March 2026 - Join Louisiana Restaurant Association for Taste of Central Louisiana The Louisiana Restaurant Association Cenla Chapter will present Taste of Central Louisiana, a reimagined version of their signature Taste of Mardi Gras fundraiser, taking place Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Randolph Riverfront Center. This spring, attendees will experience all the great food, drinks, and fun they’ve come to love with a fresh new seasonal twist. Register for the event here: https://tinyurl.com/TasteCenla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/99de53da-d3c9-4133-bede-8e10ac65c2db/sodexo.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - March 2026 - Sodexo Foundation Supports the BackPack Program The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has partnered this year with the Congressional Hunger Center to reach organizations in need of support. The partnership has selected the Food Bank of Central to receive a $1,000 grant to support the Backpack Program for children. The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is an independent charitable organization with a vision to be changemakers for a sustainable, hunger-free world. Founded in 1993 by a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, the Congressional Hunger Center is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to the principle that access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally appropriate food is a basic human right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/506ce21a-ec36-4474-a893-296466ebcc36/speaker+connect.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - March 2026 - We’re happy to connect with our community! The Food Bank of Central Louisiana offers engaging speakers for civic groups, churches, schools, and business meetings to share more about our mission and the realities of food insecurity across Central Louisiana. If your group would like to learn how we’re working together to fight hunger—and how you can help—contact us to schedule a presentation. Email Linda Hutson at lhutson@fbcenla.org. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c923d476-fffb-424c-af27-752d92a151d0/Saints+Raffle.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - March 2026 - Saints Fans Step Up to Fight Hunger The Saints and Pelicans Gulf Coast Foundation had an incredible 50/50 Raffle Season! Thanks to the passion and support of dedicated fans who truly appreciate the incredible work done by organizations in their communities, approximately $483K was donated back to the Saints territory community! The Feeding Louisiana network of five food banks across the state were beneficiaries of this fundraising effort. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana was awarded $24,051.03 at a check presentation event on January 23 in Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Thanks to all the fans who donated! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/a35c3584-648e-41a7-af5c-eb81a85e148e/QR+Code+to+survey.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - March 2026 - We’d Love to Hear From You! If you have a moment, please scan the QR code and share why you donate to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. If you’d rather complete the survey by mail, please call Carrie at 318-445-2773 to request a paper form. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/nm6r4zkf8zt4hok8t306d333wag1vr monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/d0fudb6uetpu42rp3d5tv7wkep8giw monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86-gdlxw-rjzp6-8ztxk-yxcbg-pekw4-j8snw monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/d8272eab-95d1-419b-86a0-303a2938b28e/vols+needed+%281%29.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - February 2026 - Call for Volunteers! Usually after the Holidays, traffic at the food bank slows down a bit. But not this year! Lines are still long and our neighbors need our help. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is seeking volunteers to help us continue serving individuals and families facing food insecurity in our area. Volunteers assist with: Sorting and packing food Preparing distributions Supporting community hunger-relief efforts No special experience required—just a willingness to help! Individuals, families, and groups are welcome. Please call the Food Bank at 318-445-2773 to get on the schedule or ask any questions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/05fd24e2-6f3e-468c-9dcb-594149368cef/couldnt+do+it+without+you+%281%29.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - February 2026 - Thanks to These Donors for Support During the Holiday Season Aetna/CVS Health: Thanks to CVS Health for their gift to help the Mobile Pantry Program continue to serve communities in every parish served by the food bank. Amerihealth Caritas Foundation and CVS: Feeding America created the Community Response Fund to respond to the urgent needs facing food banks as they work to address the growing and evolving challenges of hunger across the country. Thank You to the Amerihealth Caritas Foundation and CVS for their emergency support during the SNAP crisis in November. CoBank: CoBank has a long history of providing direct financial support to food banks, and their Sharing Success initiative is a matching program for the bank’s customers to give to food banks. CoBank’s focus on rural communities will help the food bank reach families across Cenla. Louisiana Charities Trust and RoyOMartin are longtime partners of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. Their ongoing support of programs including the BackPack Program, Mobile Pantries, and the Senior Program help keep these initiatives strong. Papa Johns: The work we do wouldn’t be possible without funding from businesses with a local presence, like Papa Johns. We appreciate the collective good they’re doing here and across the country through their Building Community Fund. TJX Foundation: The TJX Foundation and TJX Companies contributed more than $25 million to support hunger-relief efforts nationwide. Their unrestricted gift to our food bank will fund essential operations that put food on neighbors’ tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/5d0a14af-1e78-4838-9bcb-d92d3e32a502/robert+brister+%281%29.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - February 2026 - One Dedicated Volunteer Has Served More than 4,700 Hours in Five Years Last month one of our dedicated volunteers, Robert Brister, marked five years of service, donating more than 4,700 hours of his time to help fight hunger in our community. Robert's commitment, reliability, and heart for service make a real difference for the families we serve. Thank you, Robert, for five years of compassion, generosity, and unwavering dedication. We are so grateful for you and the example you set for all of us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/b9cd0b1d-8e8c-4bd9-8b8b-e0ebd9c7a7b3/fig+workshop+%281%29.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - February 2026 - Free Fig Workshop Coming Up This Tuesday The Food Bank of Central Louisiana’s Good Food Project and LSU-Ag Center are hosting a free Fig Workshop led by Molly Lyles, Area Horticulture Agent with LSU-Ag. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 10 at 1pm at the Food Bank – 3223 Baldwin Ave., Alexandria. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/learnfigs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/87528ff8-813f-4ade-ba67-4f5b17e16ce3/usda+food+security+report+QR+%281%29.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - February 2026 - USDA Releases New Report on Food Security in the United States According to the most recent report from the USDA, 48 million people live in food insecure households. This means that, at least some of the time, 48 million people in the US didn’t know when or how they would have their next nutritious meal. People across the spectrum are affected - seniors, college students, veterans, families excluded from the workforce because of disabilities and families with multiple people who are employed full time. A few key findings from the report: More than 14 million children live in food insecure households. The rates among children continue to be the highest since 2014. Food insecurity remains higher in rural areas than urban areas. Over one million more seniors experienced food insecurity in 2024 compared to 2023. Snap the QR code to view the full report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/de96840a-64cc-49f1-a283-6b59cad275ab/tax+time+%281%29.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - February 2026 - Year-End Giving Statements Donors should by now have received their annual giving statements for 2025 from the Food Bank. If you made a donation and did not receive an annual giving statement, or if you have any questions, please call Carrie Gill at 318-445-2773 ext. 221. We are thankful for your continued support. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86-gdlxw-rjzp6-8ztxk-yxcbg-pekw4 monthly 0.5 2025-12-26 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/ybinv9tkr9co6nxqpjizgxpt4phn0t monthly 0.5 2025-12-09 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86-gdlxw-rjzp6-8ztxk-yxcbg monthly 0.5 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/36c84eb9-6985-468b-9d61-ae121eeb81a5/Double+Your+Impact.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - December 2025 - Last Chance to DOUBLE your impact in 2025 The Harvest Fund will match all donations to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, up to $25,000, to help us in our fight against hunger. Give now through December 31 to double your impact. Gifts may be made in two ways: Donate on-line: www.fbcenla.org and click the “Donate Now” button Mail a check: Food Bank of Central Louisiana / 3223 Baldwin Ave. / Alexandria, LA 71301 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/qu0ve2u9tol6qymlaycufxxu2t4xbi monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86-gdlxw-rjzp6-8ztxk monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/36c84eb9-6985-468b-9d61-ae121eeb81a5/Double+Your+Impact.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2025 - Double your Impact! Now through December The Harvest Fund has committed to match all gifts to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, up to $25,000, to help us in our fight against hunger. From now until year-end, every dollar you donate will be doubled. Gifts may be made in two ways: Donate on-line: www.fbcenla.org and click the “Donate Now” button Mail a check: Food Bank of Central Louisiana / 3223 Baldwin Ave. / Alexandria, LA 71301 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/6d051263-5f8d-4257-970d-872756832c36/Grateful+Heart.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2025 - Laffin Trust Supports Mobile Pantries The John and Maria Laffin Trust has awarded a grant of $6,396 to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana in support of the Mobile Pantry Program. These funds will provide much needed food for neighbors in rural communities across the region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/9ebe3b6d-6cbe-46ba-88d7-039c3ed5d349/Christmas+Cheer.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2025 - The Christmas Cheer Food Drive is underway! Schools in Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides and Vernon Parishes are collecting food donations for the Food Bank through the first week of December. Students at participating schools are asked to bring in non-perishable food items to their school. The elementary school, junior high and high school in each parish that collects the most food will receive a cash award from the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c9cac102-df77-4b19-a88a-fc3b68ba883f/CPKC+Holiday+Express.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2025 - CPKC Holiday Train to Stop in Cenla on December 3 The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train will tour Canada and the U.S. Nov. 19 through Dec. 21, raising money, food and awareness to support food banks across its rail network. Since its inaugural journey in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $26 million and collected 5.4 million pounds of food for food banks in Canada and the U.S. The 2025 Holiday Train is scheduled to make two stops in Central Louisiana on December 3rd. Dylan Marlowe will play a free concert from the train’s stage at each stop. The event is free to the public and the Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be on-site to accept food and cash donations. Pineville: CPKC railway crossing at Melrose Street & Wadley Street at 4:45 PM Simmesport: 15747 State Hwy LA-1, adjacent to the memorial caboose display at 2:15 PM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/2f04b8f9-6f5d-46a5-a017-0621de466762/Giving+Tuesday.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2025 - Giving Tuesday is December 2 Giving Tuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of Radical Generosity around the world, reimagining a world built on shared humanity. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/i8yz7x8qwypu280ehily9maniwnyc3 monthly 0.5 2025-10-24 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86-gdlxw-rjzp6 monthly 0.5 2025-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/726ff745-407d-4a88-86d6-c6e4379f7c4f/Alpha-matching-gifts-graphic-01.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2025 - Double your Impact! Now through December The Harvest Fund has committed to match all gifts to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, up to $25,000, to help us in our fight against hunger. From now until year-end, every dollar you donate will be doubled. Gifts may be made in two ways: Donate on-line: www.fbcenla.org and click the “Donate Now” button Mail a check: Food Bank of Central Louisiana / 3223 Baldwin Ave. / Alexandria, LA 71301 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/7afb0f7f-4bc2-4de8-9792-f280469ffc84/RRMC+Cereal+Drive.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2025 - Rapides Regional Medical Center Wins Big and Fights Hunger Rapides Regional Medical Center won first place in its division’s summer food drive and food sculpture contest with its “Hunger is No Day at the Beach” food sculpture made out of cereal boxes. The victory resulted in a $10,000 cash donation to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana in addition to the 2,600 pounds of cereal collected. We are grateful for the support of Rapides Regional Medical Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/a47c8e37-0bd9-4f3d-9019-5c2200faf687/Union+Pacific.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2025 - Union Pacific Foundation Feeds Families in Cenla The Union Pacific Foundation Community Ties Giving Program invests in high-quality nonprofits that foster safe, prosperous and inclusive communities in the cities and towns where UP operates. We are so grateful that UP has awarded a Community Ties grant of $5,000 to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to feed families in the region. For over 160 years, Union Pacific has helped Build America —serving as an economic engine and improving the quality of life for millions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/94ceb08b-5ee1-4b9e-b090-107207f5abab/cleco.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2025 - Cleco Sponsors Food Bank of Central Louisiana Event We appreciate Cleco Corporate Foundation for sponsoring this year’s “Food for Thought” Fundraising Luncheon on October 2. The annual no-cost-to-attend event is set to spread awareness about food insecurity and inspire people to get involved in the fight against hunger in Central Louisiana. Cleco Power has a long history of philanthropic involvement across its 24-parish service territory. As a Louisiana company, Cleco Power is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities they serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/ea50505a-98e4-4257-a919-c4513047f48d/50.50+raffle.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2025 - Saints Game Raffle Benefitted Five Louisiana Food Banks Thanks to everyone who supported Feeding Louisiana by purchasing a Saints 50/50 raffle ticket at the game on September 7. Feeding Louisiana, the Louisiana Food Bank Association, supports the collaborative efforts of the state’s five regional food banks to reduce hunger and increase the resources needed for our communities to live healthy lives. Congratulations to the lucky winner who went home with $55,910. We were thrilled to raise $55,910 in support of Feeding Louisiana! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/0ae431ee-11ee-4d6f-8650-32924bc3a122/H4H.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2025 - Hunters for the Hungry Provides Protein for the Food Bank Hunters for the Hungry held their annual Freezer Day food drive. Louisiana outdoorsmen and women made room in their freezers by donating frozen meats to food banks and pantries across the state. In Central Louisiana, 297 pounds of protein were collected for our food bank! https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86-gdlxw monthly 0.5 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/0b3da891-079e-4140-8a0d-27557dc7cef5/cn-black.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2025 - Double your donation during Hunger Action Month! This September, thanks to the generous support of CN Rail, every gift you make to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be matched, up to $10,000. That means you can double your impact and help provide twice as many meals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/476f9834-a10f-4d89-bde0-6da844440434/Hunger+Action+Month.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2025 - September is Hunger Action Month It takes many hands to make sure every person facing hunger has the food they need. With the rate of people facing food insecurity the highest in more than a decade, and the largest cuts to SNAP and Medicaid in history recently signed into law, now is the time to come together and meet this moment with action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/5ca302a0-cd6b-4ba5-ab9e-853efe5bc795/Popeyes+Foundation.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2025 - Popeyes Serves With Love through a Food Love Grant The Popeyes Foundation Food Love grant program focuses on nonprofits that serve food to those who need it. Food Love Grants support comes to life throughout Popeyes neighborhoods with program support ranging from onsite feeding programs, mobile kitchens, homebound food delivery programs, out-of-school meals, and disaster-related food support. We are so grateful to Popeyes Foundation for supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/35470e18-3299-4e92-896a-913dbb5ac2ea/International+paper.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2025 - International Paper Supports Food Distribution in Campti International Paper funds critical needs in the communities where their employees live and work. For the third year, International Paper has awarded a grant to the Food Bank to help sustain our mobile food pantry in Campti. Campti is the location of the recently closed Red River Containerboard Mill. We are so thankful for International Paper’s commitment to the communities where they operate! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/0eaeb7ee-b87b-4dcf-ba83-dd22ad81bdb0/CAPM+Donor+Buttons+%2810%29.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2025 - Enterprise Mobility supports the Food Bank The Food Bank of Central Louisiana was nominated by an Enterprise Mobility ™ team member to receive support for our work. We are proud to be part of Enterprise Mobility’s Fill Your Tank program, which is helping to end hunger by supporting food banks, including the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/ddcd2846-4af2-43f4-830f-6ce8cd9b453b/Kroger.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2025 - Help Feed Cenla at Kroger! When people are fed, futures are nourished. Now through 9/30, donations at Kroger checkout help support people facing hunger here in Central Louisiana. Throughout Hunger Action Month, shoppers at Kroger can support the Food Bank by rounding up or donating $1, $3, or $5 at the register. All donations stay local. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/02f91c6a-45b2-48b5-b031-23ece8aa1663/Food+for+Thought+Luncheon.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2025 - Mark your Calendar for the Food Bank of Central Louisiana Food for Thought Fundraising Luncheon https://www.fbcenla.org/news/q38sdlrtfqpnuz01z7wes2j69kvw1i monthly 0.5 2025-08-25 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey-z6w86 monthly 0.5 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/cee3c645-f016-4de8-90d2-b0f15b56cb8d/Untitled+design+%2821%29.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - August 2025 August is National Wellness Month It's time to prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to feel like your best self! National Wellness Month was born out of the idea that if we are going to do big things in the world, we need to take care of ourselves, too. Research has shown self-care can help increase happiness by up to 71% when we manage our stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle. National Wellness Month encourages individuals to make self-care a priority, build healthy routines, and support their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re focusing on hydration, movement, nutrition, mindfulness, or simply slowing down, this month is your reminder to put yourself first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/0058ca8c-9fa2-48c5-8fa0-345abbe66a0f/TC+Energy.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - August 2025 TC Energy Feeds Cenla Families TC Energy has awarded a grant of $20,000 to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to feed families across the region. TC Energy’s social impact program, Build Strong, invests in organizations that are vital to its communities and crucial for its business. Build Strong aims to mitigate barriers to well-being and cultivate diverse communities where residents advance, despite adversity. We are so grateful for this crucial support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/655b3f94-67ad-4f32-b1ae-6044379a4f57/back-to-school-clipart-edit-online.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - August 2025 It's Back to School for the BackPack Program With school starting over the next few weeks, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is gearing up for this school year’s BackPack Program. The BackPack program helps children who are vulnerable to hunger at home by providing food to eat on weekends, when school meal programs aren’t available. At participating schools and childcare programs, children may receive a backpack full of nutritious, child-friendly meals and snacks to take home on Fridays during the school year. Visit our website at fbcenla.org to learn more and to support the program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/def5c242-5d30-4906-ace8-e3609dfadbff/CN+logo.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - August 2025 CN Will Match Hunger Action Month Donations CN Rail will kick off Hunger Action Month a little early this year! Donors don’t have to wait until September to double their impact. CN has pledged to match all donations made during August and September, up to $10,000. We’re so thankful to CN for this challenge. We can end hunger, when we all work together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c65aa779-c025-4120-a238-5f768e186878/Untitled+design+%2823%29.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - August 2025 Annual Impact At the end of our 2024-2025 fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), support from our friends provided more food to more people than in any previous year. Neighbors were nourished with more than 11.9 million pounds of food, distributed in communities across the region. Want to see the details? Visit our website to learn more about the impact of all our programs across the eleven parishes served by the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. Our FY2024-25 Annual Impact Reports will be available on our website by month’s end at fbcenla.org/impact. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/2q02wx609e0mklbqfotv02gks0uqxf monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc-pwkey monthly 0.5 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/52210230-99e4-4c96-9993-6e5604d5ee83/NourishingNeighbors_Albertsons.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2025 Albertsons Foundation Feeds CENLA Children The Food Bank of Central Louisiana has received a $10,000 grant from Albertsons Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program to combat hunger during the summer months and after school hours, times when school-aged children are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity. The grant is part of the “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope” initiative from Albertsons private label brand O Organics and will be used to support the BackPack Program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/34984ca7-b226-43a2-acb5-ccbd26d502cd/enterprise+mobility.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2025 Enterprise Mobility Supports Senior Nutrition Enterprise Mobility’s Fill Your Tank program has awarded the Food Bank of Central Louisiana a grant of $50,000. Every community faces unique challenges when it comes to hunger. Thanks to the recent support from Enterprise Mobility’s Fill Your Tank program, we’re empowered to craft solutions that address the specific needs of seniors in Central Louisiana and help our community thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/17bb08cc-c00c-438e-a4f4-a9c82c21467f/Kroger+logo.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2025 Kroger Spreads the Love with a Peanut Butter Drive The Kroger Co.’s Dallas Division hosted a Peanut Butter Food Drive May 28 – June 17 to benefit local Feeding America food banks throughout the Metroplex, East Texas and Louisiana. Thanks to all of the customers who stopped by Kroger locations to purchase jars of peanut butter for the donation bins. Peanut butter is a wanted item at food banks since it lasts for long periods of time and is a great source of protein for people and families facing food insecurity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/4fdeb2f3-1667-4b4d-8d33-49a93f54cce0/RRMC+Cereal+Drive.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2025 Rapides Regional Medical Center Conducts a Timely Cereal Drive In Central Louisiana, one in four children are food insecure. During the summer, without school meals, families struggle even more to feed their kids. That’s why we were so grateful to receive a donation of more than 2,500 boxes of cereal from Rapides Regional Medical Center last month. Thanks to the hospital employees who supported the Food Bank through this drive! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/3b43848f-473e-44c2-ba0f-4d71fc87ed4c/employer+matching+gift.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2025 Employer Gift Matching Programs are Under-Used Many companies offer a corporate matching gift program – where they financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations. But too many people don’t know what their employer offers. An estimated $4 to $7 billion in matching gifts are left on the table every year! Some companies even offer paid time off for employees to volunteer at a local charity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/dcefcf78-ea00-48eb-aef4-9962aff64100/flag.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2025 Thanks for making a difference This July 4th, as we celebrate our nation’s independence, we’re also celebrating you. Thanks to your generous support, families in our community can gather around the table and share a meal. Thanks for supporting our mission to alleviate hunger in Central Louisiana. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/54ikjnivni4l34fn65wpc4dhpghx6u monthly 0.5 2025-06-12 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/wi23o6p8zu1z8cotkj3lfa9vrkhqn1 monthly 0.5 2025-08-12 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/i65g6mx3edj3sk067g3vat5gpilary monthly 0.5 2025-08-12 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/ryiba9e4sgvd9fjwdl6u9ft06y7xjg monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2-b26hc monthly 0.5 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/80c7ff7d-d103-4173-aa88-949226f259c2/Map+the+Meal+gap.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - June 2025 New Map the Meal Gap Study Examines Food Insecurity Food insecurity affects every county in the United States, according to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study. At the local level, the study finds: Overall food insecurity has increased in every parish served by the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, including Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon and Winn. About one in five people (19.1%) across Cenla live in food-insecure households. The highest increases in food insecurity were among adults aged 18-60. Children across the region did slightly better than the previous year. However, the situation remains severe with more than one in four children facing hunger in parts of Cenla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/b111bec1-36a0-4bf0-965d-2a854ab264c2/Volunteers+Needed.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - June 2025 Call For Volunteers! The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is in serious need of volunteers to support our programs across the region. You’ll sort and pack food, bag bulk produce, and help with our daily food distributions. The work can be hot and tiring – and also a lot of fun – and you’ll be glad you came. Volunteers can sign up for as little as an hour or for full days; Monday through Friday, 8am-3pm. Volunteer as an individual, family, or group of up to 100 people. Contact Carole at 318-445-2773 or cstafford@fbcenla.org to reserve your spot today. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/1f9e3a14yvk1kjlv5nm0z6pyu4rhfm monthly 0.5 2025-05-22 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/kj0r9mo3yh16ueq3m5y59nxef1bpxs monthly 0.5 2025-05-21 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/ut5nucmw0t7ihg57f47t7so3zty72d monthly 0.5 2025-05-05 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/h43c87mbg2nbqixrg8qwzg05ticveq monthly 0.5 2025-05-05 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb-sf9z2 monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/78578e47-c88b-4c03-b09f-e6b7193670f6/21-Food-Drive-art.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - May 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 10 Save the date for the 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 10! To participate, leave a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up. Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States. Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox on May 10th, and your letter carrier will do the rest. Let’s make a difference https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/2728fc4e-e613-4305-a7b1-fa57a3ed98d0/Louisiana+Healthcare+Connections+logo.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - May 2025 Louisiana Healthcare Connections Supports Child Nutrition Louisiana Healthcare Connections has awarded the Food Bank of Central Louisiana a $2,000 grant to support the BackPack Program. Louisiana Healthcare Connections is committed to supporting initiatives that provide or enhance direct services, promote inclusive and culturally sensitive care, and prioritize health equity. We appreciate their ongoing dedication to improving the health of Louisianians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/b13859e5-3268-44c6-813a-4925e2d908bc/fbcenla+vertical+logo+186x186+%286%29.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - May 2025 The P&G Fund Awards a Grant to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana P&G people live and work in over 70 countries. They're focused on making a positive impact around the globe through partnerships with organizations working every day to help communities grow and thrive. This $10,000 Community Grant will support the Food Bank’s every-day food distribution operations. We are so grateful to P&G for being such a good neighbor and partner to the food bank and the people we serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/bdc52bc3-a96a-47a2-9d75-7db7537a4897/fbcenla+vertical+logo+186x186+%285%29.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - May 2025 Celebrate Mother’s Day by Helping Moms Feed Their Families Food insecurity disproportionately affects mothers, especially single mothers and those in low-income households, leading to various health and well-being challenges for both the mother and her children. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f-bpxdb monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/xhypgn47r0ub4a5mq9hkp2czv8q39s monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/iv926h8od1wsqua590ocu9v6hnlu5i monthly 0.5 2025-03-24 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/tgmv9oal41wo4k24z9lzau9wzo2kp6 monthly 0.5 2025-03-20 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/sfmuhn2nwx28al8pzd7ddrsa1hq1dg monthly 0.5 2025-03-19 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9-ysj9f monthly 0.5 2025-03-06 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/8tbp57kz8z26758myg4dd1s6k3umaa monthly 0.5 2025-03-06 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/ougfhjgp8xim7ajns2c3c1ignwsk7s monthly 0.5 2025-03-05 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/introducing-our-new-gardening-resource monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1a8f53fc-23e2-478c-a78b-cb161fd09642/Foodbank+Central+LA+Cookbook+Ads+_2024-2025_.png Latest News - Introducing our new Gardening Resource! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-rwlw9 monthly 0.5 2025-01-30 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk-9m9b6 monthly 0.5 2025-01-02 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk-c77jk monthly 0.5 2024-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/6e2d6592-8ff1-4ad2-8a35-70419d9db888/Screenshot+2024-11-29+104521.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - December 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/4538bedb-94d9-4265-9d0a-fdc2ee90da73/Optimum+Alexandria.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - December 2024 Optimum Supports the Food Bank Optimum donated $2,500 to support the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. Optimum is committed to making a positive impact in the communities they serve. As part of their new brand platform, "Where Local is Bigtime,” they are committed to bringing a big city feel with a localized support structure to understand and celebrate what makes each community unique. We are so thankful for their support. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/43yjzth2pin761bcrrtohg92zae9m1 monthly 0.5 2024-12-18 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr-hc3bk monthly 0.5 2024-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/6e2d6592-8ff1-4ad2-8a35-70419d9db888/Screenshot+2024-11-29+104521.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - December 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/4538bedb-94d9-4265-9d0a-fdc2ee90da73/Optimum+Alexandria.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - December 2024 Optimum Supports the Food Bank Optimum donated $2,500 to support the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. Optimum is committed to making a positive impact in the communities they serve. As part of their new brand platform, "Where Local is Bigtime,” they are committed to bringing a big city feel with a localized support structure to understand and celebrate what makes each community unique. We are so thankful for their support. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/zamptpea0seuq3j1ybtj08tbl3pre2 monthly 0.5 2024-11-21 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-dw2rr monthly 0.5 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c0cde2e0-5606-4ddc-96a0-32076912141c/double.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/8c2007be-94ef-4b89-a3e7-c9f6c155bfa1/grocery+cart.jfif Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/e86ae936-94ed-4378-b144-b70b4ad6a72d/giving+Tuesday.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c5b0d2ad-95f5-4756-a11f-52285a655180/Mighty+thomas+Carnival.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/42153050-96c2-4d9e-a5c4-f0deedaedb99/Meals+and+Hope+logo.jfif Latest News - First Friday Memo - November 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/lr2ejkqsjeapbe3lv6lwj9qtx73tbm monthly 0.5 2024-10-28 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/7328b6c1-3a7f-4981-823f-074b22e0b7c1/Feeding+America.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/028ecf02-5079-4933-85a3-bbc2cce9906c/one+in+four.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2024 Child Hunger Doesn’t Stop During the Schoolyear Schools do a good job providing lunches (and sometimes breakfast) to kids who qualify for free and reduced meals. But what happens after the bell? A new “Household Food Insecurity in the United States” report from the USDA found that more children are living in food-insecure households than last year. That means that more kids face hunger when they get home from school. At the Food Bank, we offer several programs to help keep children fed after school and over weekends. The BackPack Program and the Child Care Food Program provide meals and snacks specifically for children. SNAP Outreach helps families with food stamp applications; and our household food distribution programs provide monthly groceries to families. With more than one in four Cenla children living in food insecurity, we are so thankful to all the donors who help ensure that the food bank’s child nutrition services operate all year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/3bfecf35-1df3-4d00-b521-8c03ec852a48/mighty+thomas+carnival.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2024 Join the Food Drive at the Rapides Parish Fair The Mighty Thomas Carnival at the Rapides Parish Fair is once again supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana! Bring a donation of canned goods for the Food Bank and receive an armband discount from Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/98d32291-3ed7-4969-967c-6d0e1fb63027/ham+heart.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/3bd97eaa-f5e2-4fb2-968d-f50faded7941/GOOD+FOOD+Project+LOGO+jpeg+small.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - October 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/f3j24c166fbh3awq2h3d4qvy1f0q0d monthly 0.5 2024-10-03 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/7uks7am8xtg3zsx1fa0bh6qyv88709 monthly 0.5 2024-09-23 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/a826c87a-9bdf-467b-833c-af66cdd6c944/End+Hunger+Together+-+Orange.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2024 September is Hunger Action Month There’s plenty of food in America; yet 67,120 people in Central Louisiana, including 23,380 local children, still don’t have the food they need to thrive. September is Hunger Action Month and the Feeding America network is calling on everyone to take one million actions against hunger. Hunger Action Month is the Feeding America network’s annual awareness effort that takes place each September to encourage everyone to engage in the movement to end hunger. Every action counts–whether you donate, advocate, volunteer or spread the word online. Let’s end hunger together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1d0051aa-f173-4a17-8bd0-91fde1d0641e/We+love+volunteers+logos.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/ad4b9651-1d19-4840-b979-2c48159f5995/American+Legion+Post+145+logo.jfif Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/3bd97eaa-f5e2-4fb2-968d-f50faded7941/GOOD+FOOD+Project+LOGO+jpeg+small.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - September 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/w8qhgifbnbk094sdk2pru5fxiqc4ty monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/ac1uvwpx3bcccx0w2l1p2gu4y9db68 monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-2fh6p monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/4bf4cf16-2369-4ff0-b37c-79a2bbe1dab7/Sun+meals.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - August 2024 SUN Meals for Kids Were Provided at 17 Summer Feeding Sites We have just wrapped up our Summer Food Service Program, dubbed SUN Meals by the USDA. Through SUN Meals, kids of all ages can eat meals and snacks during the summer at no cost at schools, parks, and other neighborhood locations. This summer, 17 partners stepped up to host meal sites where kids either gathered for meals and activities, or were able to access a nutritious meal through grab-and-go service. 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Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, in collaboration with the Dallas operating division, has awarded the Food Bank of Central Louisiana a grant in the amount of $56,887. Kroger is deeply committed to helping achieve positive changes in their communities. They focus their philanthropy and community engagement efforts on advancing their Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan as they help create communities free of hunger and waste. We are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with Kroger to alleviate hunger in Central Louisiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1de73397-6975-4078-acc5-9b5ea3886f1b/Louisiana+Department+of+Agriculture.jfif Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/8a977fa2-fbed-4c56-a123-78d21870ce40/Louisiana+Restaurant+Association.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c481ab8a-5e33-4b83-92b9-e93cf07f7e61/AmeriCorps+Louisiana.jfif Latest News - First Friday Memo - July 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/1yue8otjr7boujosj7xltn1g7ypbcy monthly 0.5 2024-06-20 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/dwictue2b5lu3tcqlal4nvy6kih840 monthly 0.5 2024-06-20 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/c9reduftpgt5lce40djiysowt7va1c monthly 0.5 2024-06-11 https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-n3xkx monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/737e16a1-cecb-4039-a81d-1e0f7a9f2e1e/National+Weather+Service+logo.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - June 2024 June Marks the Start of Hurricane Season Here in Louisiana, we’re no strangers to major storms and the winds and flooding they bring across the state. When they hit, the food bank responds with emergency food for people who are affected. We’ll send additional mobile food pantries to hard-hit areas, we’ll provide emergency food for families who lose power or can’t stay in their homes, and we’ll supply food for people from all over the state who evacuate to the Alexandria Medical Special Needs Mega Shelter and other shelters across our region. In short, hurricane season means we must be prepared to distribute more food to more places – on very short notice. The last two years, we were lucky, with no hurricanes making landfall on the Louisiana coast. This year, experts predict a busy season. And while we won’t know if, where, or when until we’re needed, rest assured we’re prepped and ready to respond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/e74671b8-3390-4054-be49-52f525620210/Stamp+Out+Hunger+FD.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - June 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/7328b6c1-3a7f-4981-823f-074b22e0b7c1/Feeding+America.png Latest News - First Friday Memo - June 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/3bd97eaa-f5e2-4fb2-968d-f50faded7941/GOOD+FOOD+Project+LOGO+jpeg+small.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - June 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fbcenla.org/news/5pm3l6jscz55qtq3hq66ydv6hxs0ij-pa4sd-hgexl monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/53c09933-6234-429f-ba3a-8bf957ef9473/Picture1.jpg Latest News - First Friday Memo - May 2024 Give CENLA is May 6-10. 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Benefits of SNAP SNAP allows low-income families extra monthly income to purchase: Fruits & vegetables Meat & fish Dairy products Bread & cereals Snacks & beverages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/d31f0619-3443-4856-956e-e63ae580f3b5/SNAP+eligibility.jpg SNAP Application - SNAP Eligibility Eligibility is based on household income. 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Every member of our team plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission. From distributing food to coordinating volunteers, or providing essential resources to our neighbors, we work together to feed our community. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact the Food Bank at 318-445-2773. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/663b7c9a-d0de-46af-a7c8-e76093d0aa46/staff+fbcl.jpg Meet The Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fbcenla.org/how-we-help daily 0.75 2024-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c05b33da-d6e6-491b-bd3e-c131556b99d9/collect.jpg How We Help https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/ce37ab5a-e955-4941-87dd-cac46250ee9d/sort.jpg How We Help https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/b3319de6-2a18-4149-8133-3e26e74089d7/distribute.jpg How We Help https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/8920c0af-4ae9-4927-a247-f94a0de2576f/who+we+serve+foodd+bank+of+central+louisiana.png How We Help - Who We Serve The Food Bank distributes food and grocery products to our neighbors facing hunger through a network of more than 50 member agencies across 11 parishes. In addition, we directly operate various food assistance programs for children, families, seniors, and other individuals in need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/9e6fa23e-2214-4baf-b1ef-fae58fce3de8/A+sustainable+approach.jpg How We Help - Providing Food, Resources, & Hope Empowering Our Neighbors We are committed to increasing food security by helping individuals and families overcome obstacles to better health. From gardening education through our Good Food Project to SNAP application assistance or mobile food distributions, we aim to provide individuals and families with the resources they need to lead healthier lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/a7394741-37b1-4734-bea5-3db2ff40711d/Disaster+Relief.jpg How We Help - Staying Prepared Disaster Relief & Recovery Our Food Bank stands as a pillar of support during times of crisis, offering immediate food assistance to those affected by disaster. 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Donor Advised Fund If you’d like to give to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana through a Donor Advised Fund, please contact your sponsoring organization or call us at 318-445-2773 for more information. https://www.fbcenla.org/give-food daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/9d94f633-ab20-455f-b9e4-c9920511adee/give+food+to+food+banks.jpg Give Food - 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 5 residents of Central Louisiana still faces food insecurity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/5b5a8613-a2b5-4ea5-8792-9d108d5c9e2c/donate+to+food+bank.jpg Give Food - 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 https://www.fbcenla.org/food-drive daily 0.75 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/92ac15bd-3ee9-4d80-a2cf-dd8628b69e25/virtual+food+drive.jpg Host A Food Drive - Host a Virtual Food Drive A virtual food drive is a great way to raise the funds needed to purchase food for the Food Bank. It allows contributors to participate from the comfort of their own home and also allows the Food Bank to purchase what it needs when it’s needed. Click here to start a virtual food drive today! Download the Virtual Food Drive Manual for information on how they work, and why they are an efficient way to support the Food Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/0c7ff99a-e2aa-42fe-b857-b009f13ead94/traditional+food+drive.jpg Host A Food Drive - Host a Traditional Food Drive Whether starting your own food drive or creating one for a school, business, or organization, we have a toolkit to make your food drive a success! To get started, register below. Download the Food Drive Manual for next steps on creating and managing a successful drive. 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Volunteers are an important part of our operations, and we look forward to working with you! Volunteering is also a great way to make a positive impact in the lives of others while boosting your own sense of fulfillment and connection to community. https://www.fbcenla.org/home daily 1.0 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693878170942-CN5Z2TISPK99IHOEIDQN/Food+Bankl+of+Central+Louisiana+location.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693878207701-9X6UCVRI015NXEK7YJHD/volunteers+fbcl.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693878191924-AJWVO15E3CYGDZYRRGR6/produce+grown+FBCL.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/8f6e161e-526f-477f-9798-15264a575f73/find+food+central+louisiana.png Home - Find Food at your local Pantry Locate nearby food pantries and distribution sites. Access mobile pantry information and other resources to alleviate hunger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/b0f8bed5-8fab-4dce-bd27-e8762633cc17/Supplemental+NutritionAssistance+Program+logo.png Home - Stretch your monthly food budget with SNAP Find out how to apply for SNAP and get answers to common questions about state and federal food assistance programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/ad92208d-c88f-4abb-89a7-125c6e6fedf9/join+us+in+the+fight+for+food.jpg Home - Join us in the fight to end hunger Donors and volunteers make our work possible. Find out how you can get involved in alleviating hunger in Central Louisiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/4e7e3657-3d6f-4e78-8c5d-a75270532b5c/strengthening+our+youth.jpg Home - Strengthening Our Youth Kids deserve to be well fed so they can focus their energy on school, social connections, and enjoying childhood. Find out how the Food Bank works to end child hunger in our communities through the BackPack Program and other important initiatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c97830bf-3837-4c07-a230-51800014f1af/senior+food+program+fbcl.jpg Home - Nourishing Seniors Louisiana ranks #1 in the nation for Senior hunger. It’s past time to make a change. Find out how we are working to end hunger for seniors in Central Louisiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693601560375-EZ1TY80V3ZSW17KMSBNO/mobile+pantry.jpg Home - Mobile Food Pantry The Mobile Pantry Program brings food to communities that lack access to food pantries or distribution sites. https://www.fbcenla.org/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2023-09-21 https://www.fbcenla.org/terms-and-conditions daily 0.75 2023-09-21 https://www.fbcenla.org/virtual-food-drive daily 0.75 2025-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c1243559-8cf3-44a1-b9e6-d353b67be0e3/food+drive+page+img.png Host A Virtual Food Drive - Increase Your Impact The Food Bank of Central Louisiana has 2:1 buying power which means every dollar donated can purchase twice as much food than what can be purchased at the grocery store. Virtual food drives allow the Food Bank to purchase what it needs when it’s needed. It also allows contributors to participate from the comfort of their own home. To get started, create your virtual food drive fundraising page by clicking here. Once you’ve registered and launched your virtual food drive fundraising page, download our Virtual Food Drive Manual for tips on managing a successful drive. 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Edition 25: April 2026 https://www.fbcenla.org/healthy-recipes daily 0.75 2024-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/efa48482-3213-4762-9a55-516db2604e15/Two+Bean+Chili_fixed.png Healthy Recipes - Two Bean Chili This no-fuss chili is a great way to use ground beef and beans to make a tasty main dish. Chili can be served by itself, with crackers, cooked rice, or baked potato. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/b0f8bed5-8fab-4dce-bd27-e8762633cc17/Supplemental+NutritionAssistance+Program+logo.png Healthy Recipes - Placeholder for second recipe A quick sentence or two about this recipe. (I pulled the verbiage about two bean chili straight from USDA’s recipe page.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/ad92208d-c88f-4abb-89a7-125c6e6fedf9/join+us+in+the+fight+for+food.jpg Healthy Recipes - Placeholder for third recipe A quick sentence or two about this recipe. (I pulled the verbiage about two bean chili straight from USDA’s recipe page.) https://www.fbcenla.org/bcbsla-packing-party daily 0.75 2024-07-18 https://www.fbcenla.org/healthy-recipes-senior-nutrition daily 0.75 2024-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/efa48482-3213-4762-9a55-516db2604e15/Two+Bean+Chili_fixed.png Healthy Recipes - Two Bean Chili This no-fuss chili is a great way to use ground beef and beans to make a tasty main dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/e4d45407-b8c0-478d-8e22-0cc25aba0067/2+step+chicken+-+FBCenLA.jpg Healthy Recipes - 2-Step Chicken The ultimate in simplicity, this easy recipe pairs well with a salad, or roasted mixed vegetables for a colorful dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/044a275a-ebce-4ec2-91b9-17444bc8a0d5/Fruit+Salad+with+Yogurt+-+FBCenLA.jpg Healthy Recipes - Fruit Salad with Yogurt This colorful salad combines delicious fruit, and can be served with low-fat yogurt on top with slivered almonds for tasty treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/fda53f3f-6b16-4fa3-8ce0-710e716509c9/Beef+and+Broccoli+Stir+Fry1+-+FBCenLA.png Healthy Recipes - Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry Stir fry is an easy, budget-friendly meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal! https://www.fbcenla.org/commodity-supplemental-food-program-csfp daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/441082b3-f67c-461c-b872-2d3a3f16979d/CFSP+2.jpg Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Feeding Hope One Box at a Time Each food box contains specially selected, high-protein, and nutrient dense foods. These foods are donated to Louisiana by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In many cases, CSFP foods come packed in the same boxes and bags as the popular brand-name foods found on grocery store shelves. Cheese Spaghetti, macaroni, or rice Shelf stable milk Canned Fruit Fruit juice Canned Vegetables Canned or Pouched Meat, Poultry and Fish Cereals If you are interested in applying for the program, or have any questions, please call the Food Bank at 318-445-2773. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1e1d22d7-e949-404c-a4e0-ee35c9eedec6/CFSP+1.jpg Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Eligibility Requirements There are three requirements to qualify for the program…Age, Income, and Residency. AGE: Applicants must be 60 years of age or older, and prove identity with legal document. INCOME: Declaration of gross income is required. RESIDENCY: Declaration of residency is required. Household Size Monthly 1 $1,995 2 $2,705 3 $3,415 4 $4,125 5 $4,835 6 $5,545 7 $6,255 8 $6,985 For each additional family member, add $710 *Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Elderly effective 2026. Based on 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. https://www.fbcenla.org/donate-monthly daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/9e42ec28-25ad-48fb-b362-f4ce17d344d2/guidestar-white.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/5c1c40ef-6942-4b9c-9acc-aac466262e12/other+ways+to+give.jpeg Donate Monthly - Other ways to Give Don’t want to donate online? No problem! Please send a check to: Food Bank of Central Louisiana 3223 Baldwin Ave Alexandria, LA 71301 Make check out to Food Bank of Central Louisiana Donor Advised Fund If you’d like to give to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana through a Donor Advised Fund, please contact your sponsoring organization or call us at 318-445-2773 for more information. https://www.fbcenla.org/louisiana-food-facts-quiz daily 0.75 2024-11-08 https://www.fbcenla.org/louisiana-food-facts-quiz-answers daily 0.75 2025-11-06 https://www.fbcenla.org/donate-fhla daily 0.75 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/9e42ec28-25ad-48fb-b362-f4ce17d344d2/guidestar-white.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/5c1c40ef-6942-4b9c-9acc-aac466262e12/other+ways+to+give.jpeg Donate: Feed Hope LA - Other ways to Give Don’t want to donate online? No problem! Please send a check to: Food Bank of Central Louisiana 3223 Baldwin Ave Alexandria, LA 71301 Make check out to Food Bank of Central Louisiana https://www.fbcenla.org/program daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.fbcenla.org/program/americorps monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/a343096a-ead7-43e2-bbee-7c987ddeaa7b/Living+Allowance.png Our Programs - AmeriCorps Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/43609113-c944-4f20-9f9d-b25e816cf466/Loan+deferment.png Our Programs - AmeriCorps Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/bc61ffd5-a6f5-4853-825d-ba1edc31bcb2/alumni+network.png Our Programs - AmeriCorps Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/3ca8ed64-96e9-401f-89ce-beee1ac9823b/education+award.png Our Programs - AmeriCorps Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1b4ba54a-424b-4b78-8188-ff161970569d/connection.png Our Programs - AmeriCorps Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/bdce112e-a706-435c-8e20-61f56a9facee/professional+development.png Our Programs - AmeriCorps Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/68c9c581-da9b-43bc-917a-eed6f241de49/AmeriCorps+Graduation.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/b398eee9-5427-4684-a5ea-ec331d42405b/devin+americorps+testimonial.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/b093216c-87c5-4e4e-aacc-3f8d4caaa48a/americorps+4.3+image.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/a5421907-3447-4eb7-8f58-59cbf6a0392e/AmeriCorps+building+careers+with+purpose.jpeg Our Programs - AmeriCorps Program - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/15859beb-9176-495b-a1e9-04fcfaefc7f3/what+is+americorps.jpeg Our Programs - AmeriCorps Program - 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. https://www.fbcenla.org/program/mobile-pantry monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/c5be8974-ed57-4a29-9461-8ea19ef96a7d/mobile+pantry+fbcl.png Our Programs - Mobile Pantry Program - Monthly Mobile Pantry Schedule The Food Bank's Mobile Pantry Program can send a complete pop-up food pantry to any area where there is a need. These food distributions are scheduled monthly so neighbors know when and where food will be available on a regular basis. New locations are added regularly. Check the schedule below for current food distributions. This schedule is year-round, however it’s subject to change due to holidays or adverse weather. https://www.fbcenla.org/program/good-food-project monthly 0.5 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/e1950e90-2bd2-4145-8cdf-1ed518b11c3d/community+garden.png Our Programs - Good Food Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/7c4f92dd-b412-45d3-bed0-4d6a8dda9ba7/product+grown.png Our Programs - Good Food Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/4016c381-998c-420b-942d-9a9147f03b2e/school+garden.png Our Programs - Good Food Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/91c36e8d-35ec-4c9f-999d-25cbe50781f7/Mar6-50.jpg Our Programs - Good Food Project - Gardening Programs for All Ages Good Food Project program sites offers gardeners of all ages to learn and practice organic gardening through engaging hands-on workshops. Regardless of experience level, we invite everyone to join us in our pursuit of good food, good health, and good living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693777003312-JEVQPSPL9JXYNMVAT8WP/Good+Food+Project.jpg Our Programs - Good Food Project - A Sustainable Approach for A Healthier Planet & You All food grown in Good Food Project gardens is done using sustainable practices, embracing a "kindness to the Earth" approach. From composting to water conservation, our program inspires and educates individuals to make mindful choices about the food they eat. https://www.fbcenla.org/program/feeding-families monthly 0.5 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/66f6d580-15d8-459e-a316-caa95ca6fcfe/Food+bank+Central+Louisiana+distribution+hours.jpg Our Programs - Feeding Families Program - Food Bank Distributions Food Distribution Warehouse Location: 3200 Baldwin Ave. Alexandria, LA 71301 Monday - Friday: 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm To be eligible for food items, one must fall within the poverty levels set by the federal government. Click Here for eligibility requirements. An applicant must provide the following information to The Food Bank: Please bring your picture ID to complete your application. Please report the number of people in your household and your total household income. Non-Discrimination Statement ➤ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693601560375-EZ1TY80V3ZSW17KMSBNO/mobile+pantry.jpg Our Programs - Feeding Families Program - Mobile Pantry Distributions These food distributions are scheduled monthly so neighbors know when and where food will be available on a regular basis. New locations are added regularly. Please have a valid photo ID and be able to report the number of people in your household along with total household income. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/fae44c1c-7b87-4fb0-89bb-28d993fe72ea/we+feed+more+because+of+you.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/dab5e440-8ea9-4e9d-b4b2-e0aeab4138b7/Apply+for+SNAP.jpg Our Programs - Feeding Families Program - Apply for SNAP Stretch your monthly food budget SNAP is short for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program It’s a federal program that helps eligible households save money and stretch their budget with monthly paid benefits to purchase groceries. Your benefits can be used at a wide range of participating locations across Louisiana like grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, gas stations, and some farmer’s markets. https://www.fbcenla.org/program/nourishing-seniors monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1ea429ae-1021-4c95-bac3-ee9d9424f98e/Screenshot+2024-04-10+at+2.43.42+PM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/efa48482-3213-4762-9a55-516db2604e15/Two+Bean+Chili_fixed.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/69f90c80-39a0-4f8f-b88f-0ffd5e1ebd10/Nourishing+Seniors.jpg Our Programs - Nourishing Seniors - Senior Program Serving 1,100 plus seniors in our communities The Senior Nutrition Program is for neighbors 60 or older and includes heart healthy and diabetic friendly food box along with healthy fresh produce. Over time, this program will help seniors to be more knowledgeable about healthy food and to be empowered to seek healthier options. The program will include the choice of a heart healthy and diabetic friendly food box along with healthy produce. Download more information about the Senior Nutrition Program here. Visit us during our food distribution hours to apply. https://www.fbcenla.org/program/strengthening-children monthly 0.5 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/14f02611-1929-4324-ab29-1f27f08735a1/backpack+program.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children - Back Pack Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693780272570-C60AU1IJSAUP5CKKERLQ/Drawing+from+BackPack+participant+5.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693780266086-WBEKBDE78AI7Z39X9AHE/Drawing+from+BackPack+participant.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693780267789-SIVJ26U0H0RXCB0KISUV/Drawing+for+Backpack+participant+2.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693780269629-N91Y6BUGNQ3DYCO8H34M/Drawing+from+BackPack+participant3.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693780271197-ABA1ACB53Y1KKDDFVQ0B/Drawing+from+BackPack+participant+4.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/1693780273882-NEODF3QDDA0GQWVKUYFU/Drawing+from+BackPack+participant+6.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/4358ca9e-5a73-4269-8227-54596524a3d8/CACFP+sites.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children - Summer Meals for Kids The Food Bank of Central Louisiana participates in the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program, also known as the Summer Meals Program, was established by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. When school is out, SFSP provides free meals to kids and teens in low-income areas. Meals will be provided to all eligible children without charge. Acceptance and participating requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Check out our 2025 Summer Food Service Locations here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f0f868227c425f95fc0055/cf6d9330-0ef7-4c1b-853a-1fe28e7b3a1f/summer+meals.jpg Our Programs - Strengthening Children - Afterschool Meals for Kids The Food Bank works with local organizations (schools, community centers, camps and other childcare facilities) to provide free meals and healthy snacks when school meals are not available. This is part of the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) To find the closest Afterschool Meal site to you, Click Here.