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LFBA
1201 Sams Ave.
New Orleans, La. 70123

D.J. Latino
Project Manager
(504) 729-2832

Jayne Wright
President
(318) 445-2773

Mike Manning
Vice President
Treasurer
(225) 359-9940

Richard King
Secretary
(318) 322-3567

 
Natalie Jayroe
(504) 729-2825
 
 
Candace Washington
Communications Coordinator
(504) 729-2821

 

"Feeding Hope" to Louisiana

The purpose of the Association shall be to promote unity among member food banks in Louisiana in support of our common mission to feed the hungry.

The mission of the Association shall be to:
  • Promote communication and interaction among members
  • Provide education and training programs on issues of hunger and food banking
  • Facilitate coordination of statewide resources to benefit food banks
  • Develop and create new resources for food and funds
  • Act as a liaison with state agencies on issues that impact food banking
  • Coordinate statewide disaster plan
  • Advocate with state officials on issues of hunger and food banking
2009 LFBA Food Rally

Food Banks return to Baton Rouge to secure funding
April 23, 2009 – The Louisiana Food Bank Association (LFBA), comprised of the five regional food banks in Louisiana, will approach the state for $18 million to purchase nutritious food from Louisiana farmers, fisherman, vendors and wholesalers to serve hungry Louisianans. Today, LFBA will go before the House Appropriations committee to report on the success and accountability of the Louisiana State Nutrition Assistance Program (LANIAP) and raise awareness of the unprecedented need for food and funds to address the new face of hunger in Louisiana. 
 
 
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Gallery Page and view LFBA Food Rally
Download and print Letter of Support here and fax to your regional LFBA member food bank
 

 

$5,000,000 Presentation
LFBA Receive $5 million Check
NEW ORLEANS, LA – On Friday, November 21st, a check was presented to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana and the members of the Louisiana Food Bank Association by Michael G. Strain, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry. The presentation took place at Second Harvest’s main warehouse located at 1201 Sams Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123. Also attending the presentation was the Second Harvest member agencies and clients.

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