Monroe, LA – During the month of April, the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana will host seven mobile distributions across the region to provide food assistance to families and individuals in need of food.
The Food Bank is partnering with local municipalities and organizations to host drive-thru food distributions in Madison, Tensas, West Carroll, Morehouse, Richland and Lincoln Parishes.
“We know that many of our neighbors are facing tough times again with the high cost of food and fuel,” said Jean Toth, Food Bank Executive Director. “We hope the food will help families who are struggling to purchase groceries, and will help provide them a peace of mind.”
The distributions are open to residents who need food and live in the parish the distribution takes place. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
- Madison Parish – Friday, April 1 at 10:00 AM, Tallulah Community Center, 800 N. Beech St., Tallulah
- Tensas Parish – Wednesday, April 6 at 10:00 AM, Old Waterproof High School, 287 Main Street, Waterproof
- West Carroll Parish – Tuesday, April 12 at 10:00 AM, Oak Grove Maintenance Barn, 400 Lamont St., Oak Grove
- Morehouse Parish – Thursday, April 14 at 10:00 AM, AP Carter Memorial Park, 1901 Moeller St., Bastrop
- Richland Parish – Tuesday, April 19 at 10:00 AM, Rayville Civic Center (back parking lot), 827 N. Louisa St., Rayville
- Lincoln Parish – Friday, April 22 at Dubach School, 10:00 AM, 7710 Fellowship Road, Dubach
- Lincoln Parish – Friday, April 22 at Grambling State University, 12:00 PM, 100 Stadium Drive, Grambling
The distributions will be a “drive thru” service with volunteers loading food boxes into the vehicles. Recipients will not be required to get out of their vehicles, and are asked to clear space in their trunk prior to the distribution if possible.
The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana has hosted drive-thru food distributions throughout the 12-parish region they serve since the pandemic began. This is in addition to over 60 regular program and partner agency distributions. For those in need of food who live outside of these distribution parishes, help is also available. Visit foodbanknela.org/find-food or call the Food Bank at 318-322-3567 to find a local food distribution.
