Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana- Shreveport

Your donation changes lives! At the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, we’re leading the charge against hunger, serving more clients than nearly any other nonprofit in North Louisiana. As the largest food distributor in Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River, and DeSoto Parishes, we partner with over 130 local nonprofits, shelters, and churches to reach 65,000 people annually—including hard-working adults, children, and seniors—who rely on us when they’re forced to go without food.

Every $1 you donate translates into $10 of food value. With an impressive 95% of every dollar going directly to our programs, your gift is maximized to make the biggest impact. Here’s how your support helps:

• Food and Emergency Distribution: Last year alone, we distributed 15 million pounds of food, worth $20 million, reaching over 65,000 individuals across our region who are struggling to make ends meet.
• Disaster Relief: From flooding to hurricanes, we are on the ground when disaster strikes, providing over $400,000 in food and water to affected areas both near and far.
• Senior Box Program: Monthly deliveries of essential foods bring stability to more than 1,000 seniors across seven parishes.
• Mobile Pantry: We bring groceries directly to rural communities, ensuring access to both perishable and non-perishable items for those who need it most.
• Kids Cafe® After School Meal Program: Nutritious meals for children in after-school programs provide the fuel they need to thrive.
• BackPack™ Program: Each week, chronically hungry children take home a backpack of food, so they don’t go hungry over the weekend.
• Summer Food Service Program: Healthy breakfasts and lunches bridge the gap for children during the summer months when school meals aren’t available.
• Delivering Goods: Through this national program, we distribute new household items, clothing, and toys to families in need.

Your gift today empowers families to face tomorrow with hope. Join us in the fight against hunger—because no one in our community should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.

Testimonials

A message from Back Pack Student - TiErica Julian

My name is TiErica Julian and I am 9 years old. I just finished the 3rd grade at Summer Grove Elementary School. Now I am a 4th grader.

Ever since my dad died and I had to switch schools, someone at Summer Grove has been putting food in my back pack on Fridays so I can have something to eat over the weekend.

My favorite thing to eat is the cereal. It makes me feel energetic. I've always wondered how they knew I was hungry, because I didn't tell anyone. Miss. Mims thinks the food helps make my grades better. She is now my mom.

I thought the food came from the school, but now I know that the food comes from the Food Bank. So, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting the Food bank and me.

When I grow up, I am going to help other children who don't have enough to eat.

Belinda's Story:
I worked for the state for 40 years. The last few years I spent as a case worker - approving food stamp applications for folks on the other side of the desk. I always said to myself back then, "Now, you are only a few paychecks away from being on that other side." I never thought I'd actually end up on the other side - that someday I'd be the one in need of help. But my world changed, and here I am.
A few years ago - out of the blue - I was given guardianship over my two grandchildren, Aaron and Carson. At the time, I had enough money to feed myself, but suddenly I had two growing boys to feed too. Even though I was working full time and living off retirement savings, my income was not going to be enough. Food was going to be a problem.
During the school year I could make my dollars stretch. School provided them with free breakfast and lunch so I only had to worry about dinner. But as that first school year came to the end I grew anxious knowing I'd have to provide them each with two extra meals.
At first I was embarrassed to ask for help. I'm 64 years old and have never asked for any type of assistance. But this was beyond me...