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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The LFBA Needs Your Support!

 

Please help us by calling or faxing Governor Jindal's office with the following message:

 

Governor Jindal:

We urge you to support the Louisiana Food Bank Association amendment to the Appropriations Bill, if not in full at least in part.  The need is real, the situation is urgent and it is the right thing to do.

 

Phone: 225-342-7015 or 866-366-1121 (Toll Free)

Fax: 225-342-7099

 

 

This could be the most important thing we do for our funding request this year. Please show your support for the LFBA's efforts to provide

Louisiana Food for Louisiana People.

 

Depleted La. food banks desperate for help

Groups ask state for $15 million in '08

March 15, 2008 - By Michelle Hunter- Pastor Randy Millet didn't mean to, but he lost his composure Friday morning as he retold the story of his St. Bernard food pantry and the struggles of families trying to put food on the table while they rebuild Katrina shattered lives under the yoke of today's economic woes.

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Food banks ask $15 million from state

Citing the uncertainty of the stalled U.S. farm bill, the state’s food banks asked legislators Tuesday for $15 million in funding.

“Hunger’s not a seasonal issue,” said Jayne Wright, director of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. “These people need our help every day.”

The House Appropriations General Government Subcommittee listened to food bank organizers’ concerns but did not take any action. The panel is reviewing sections of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposed $30 billion state operating budget.

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Second Harvest In the News

  • America's Second Harvest, Member Food Banks, and FROs,   and National Programs.
  • Policy Legislation and Federal Programs.
  • Hunger in the United States.

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Letter from a Friend

A good way to engage in Actions on Behalf of Justice is to engage in advocacy for justice to the poor. US Senators are debating whether to pass a new Farm Bill this coming April 18.  An excellent 13 minute interview by Bill Moyers to Rev. David Beckman of Bread for the World explains the whole issue - its so clear we need a new farm bill NOW - I recommend you view the film at http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/04112008/watch.html - the David Beckman film.

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May

May 19th  -  Louisiana Food Bank Association Hunger Rally

 

September - Hunger Action Month

September 13th - CANstruction

                                

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Thank You

For Stamping Out Hunger!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana would like to thank all Orleans and Jefferson Parish residents who participated in the 16th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Please remember that it is not too late to donate! You may still deliver your nonperishable food contribution to your local post office until Friday, May 16th. If you are unable to make a food donation, you may still participate by donating via the VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE . Witness the purchasing power of Second Harvest Food Bank. $1.00 can provide a complete meal to a family of four.

Special thanks goes to the National Association of Letter Carriers, The United State Postal Service, The Times-Picayune, Entercom, Citadel, and ClearChannel for their tremendous support during this drive.

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Second Harvest Welcomes New Members

Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana would like to welcome the newest members to its 2008 Board of Directors:

Erin T. Baker

Marian Ceasar

Dan Crumb

David Ducote

Andrew Favret

Nick Karl

Allyson Pharr

Skye Sturlese Fantaci

Kenneth St. Charles

Linda Usdin, DrPH

Leah Whann

Click here for complete list of Board of Directors

 

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
1201 Sams Avenue
New Orleans, La 70123

O: 504-734-1322
F: 504-733-8336

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
7:30am -4:00pm

 

Take Action!

Help us Feed Hope, by supporting the Louisiana Food Bank Association's (LFBA) request for $15 million from the state of Louisiana to purchase, store and transport food to hundreds of faith-based and nonprofit organizations
throughout the state.

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Second Harvest Rising To The Challenge of Katrina & Rita.
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