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Hurricane Gustav Updates

AT THIS TIME, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK'S HARAHAN WAREHOUSE IS CURRENTLY WITHOUT POWER. WE ARE WORKING TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.

IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE CONTACTING THE FOOD BANK, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:

Member Agency Relations - Shannon Alexander, 504-710-6637

Operations/Distribution, Drew Aleman, 504-994-4095

Media/Public Relations, Candace Washington, 504-621-4492

Philanthropy, Gerald Duhon, 504-957-6068

Volunteers, Ali James, 504-458-9514

President & CEO, Natalie Jayroe, 504-210-9550

Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana is currently mobilizing to respond to the effects of Hurricane Gustav. Prior to the landfall of Gustav, food and water was pre-staged in locations across our area. We are now working with hunger-relief organizations from across the state to provide immediate assistance to those affected by Gustav. In addition to working with regional food banks, government agencies, and public safety offices throughout the Louisiana, we are partnering with our network of 217 faith-based and nonprofit members who will be among the first to respond with emergency hunger relief.

A number of Second Harvest member agencies have confirmed that they will immediately begin emergency food distribution within the next 32 hours. Please continue to check this website for updates on feeding sites and food distribution. Individuals may also call 311 to get more information on disaster relief services and assistance.

Member agencies are asked to contact their regional Second Harvest representative to give a status report of their facilities and an assessment of the current needs for food and supplies.

Second Harvest urges residents of Louisiana to listen to regular news updates and follow the recommendations of government officials and return to their homes only when it is safe and feasible to do so.

Donate Food and Time

Volunteers and food drive donors wishing to help in Second Harvest's recovery efforts are asked to contact Ali James, Community Relations Coordinator, at ajames@secondharvest.org. As many locations are without power and other services, please allow a few days for confirmation. Second Harvest Food Bank will respond to all emails as soon as possible.

Monetary Donations

Second Harvest Food Bank is currently working with a number of organizations to ensure that our community's most pressing needs are met. In the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, we are requesting monetary donations to provide food and supplies to member agencies, shelters and our partners throughout Louisiana. To donate to Second Harvest Food Bank's relief efforts via our secure online form, please click here. For more information, please contact Dori Orr, Director of Development at doriorr@secondharvest.org.

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Hunger 101

Second Harvest introduces Hunger 101. If you have never experienced hunger, it can sometimes be hard to imagine. Hunger 101 simulates that experience with its interactive menus.Click here to start Hunger 101.

Louisiana Votes for Food

The Louisiana Food Bank Association's campaign to win $5 million from the Legislature to fight the hunger crisis throughout the state as told through the eyes of the media. Click here

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Louisiana Food for Louisiana Citizens

In 2007, for the first time ever, the Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA) approached the state legislature for funding to combat the urgent hunger crisis across Louisiana. That year, against all expectations, LFBA received $5 million and purchased over 9.8 million pounds of food from Louisiana farmers, fishermen, vendors and wholesalers to feed hungry individuals in all 64 parishes.

This year, with a new Governor, Agriculture Commissioner and legislative leaders, there were new challenges to face in the pursuit of state funding: informing new lawmakers of the magnitude of the need for food assistance in every corner of the state; updating new committee chairpersons and key committee members on the successes achieved because of last year’s funding thanks to LFBA and state government joint efforts; and comprehensive documentation of both the impact of dollars received, and the new strains placed on the system by current troubled economic times for working families.

The result of these efforts was a continuation of funding for the LFBA, a total of $5 million for the new fiscal year.

Click here for the Bill Capo story>

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Food Banks Mobilize to Assist in Midwestern Recovery Efforts

In response to the recent tornados and storms to

ravage Iowa and parts of the midwest, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana along with members of the America's Second Harvest network

mobilized to deliver needed resources to the affected communities.

Click here to find out how you can help with recovery efforts.

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September 17 Louisiana Food Bank Association

Check Presentation

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October 2 Harvest the Music

Feat. Rebirth Brass Band

October 9 Harvest the Music

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Natalie Jayroe receives MAZON's

Irving Cramer Award

Presented by MAZON - A Jewish Response to Hunger, the Irving Cramer Award is given to individual leaders and groups who emphasize passion, wisdom, and dedication in their mission to end hunger across America. This year, in honor of her outsanding commitment to feeding hope across southern Louisiana, Natalie A. Jayroe was chosen to receive this outstanding recognition.