The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana is calling on community members to join the fight against hunger this September for Hunger Action Month. With over 53,900 people in the region facing food insecurity, including 19,800 children, the need for food assistance is high.
Hunger Action Month is a campaign organized by Feeding America, dedicated to driving awareness and inspiring action to help fight hunger in communities across the country. Food insecurity has been linked to poorer health outcomes, impacts child development, and contributes to mental health issues.
“Many of our neighbors live on a limited income and struggle to get the food they need,” said Jean Toth, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. “We’re asking for community support to help to meet this most basic need of food for local children, seniors and families.”
People can support the Food Bank this September by participating in one of the following Food Bank events:
September Soup Drive: Donate cans of soup to the Food Bank during September.
- Sept. 1st – Sept. 30th
Drop off Monday – Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm
4600 Central Ave, Monroe
Newk’s Food Bank Fundraiser: Visit Newk's Eatery at one of the following dates and locations and 10% of sales will be donated to the Food Bank.
- Sept. 12
Newk’s Eatery Monroe, 2320 Tower Dr, Monroe, 5:00pm-8:00pm - Sept. 19
Newk’s Eatery Ruston, 301 S Vienna St, Ruston, 5:00pm-8:00pm - Sept. 26
Newk’s Eatery West Monroe, 811 Splane Dr, West Monroe, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Volunteer: Complete our online volunteer application at foodbanknela.org/volunteer/ and help sort, pack or distribute food.
Donate: Make a financial gift to the Food Bank at foodbanknela.org/donate/. Every $10 helps provide about 45 meals.