Students at Louisiana Tech University turned a friendly competition into an incredible act of service during this year’s Greek Week. As part of Greek Week, sororities and fraternities across campus compete in a challenge that tests both spirit and teamwork. Often, this includes a philanthropy event benefiting a local nonprofit, and this year they chose […]
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Meet Vanessa Vanessa is one of the Food Bank’s newest volunteers, but her connection to our mission goes deeper than volunteering. As a loving mother of three, she understands firsthand the impact a helping hand can make. Last Thanksgiving, Vanessa’s family found themselves in a difficult situation. Needing help, she visited one of the Food
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Your Support in Action Christian Community Action in Ruston In Lincoln Parish, about 1 in 5 of our neighbors aren’t always sure where their next meal will come from. The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana works with a total of seven Community Partners in Lincoln Parish to provide food to neighbors facing hunger. Our longtime
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Your Impact in Caldwell Parish Meet Ann When Ann retired, her schedule was set; take care of her house, tend to her garden, and go fishing. “It’s a lot of work,” she joked. Ann retired from working in the records department at St. Francis Medical Center and lives a quiet life with her husband in
Your support helps families like Gayla’s Every morning, Gayla begins her day with a call to her 83-year-old mother. After that, she drives 30 miles to take her 13-year-old daughter to school before going to take care of her mother. As a devoted mother and daughter, Gayla’s days are full, but her heart is fuller.
YOU Helped — And Made A Difference Truck drivers are often referred to as the backbone of America. For Tidie, being a truck driver was more than just a job; it was his way of life. He proudly drove for Sol’s Pipe & Steel for over 20 years until he retired in 2021. Tidie has
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Life off the Highway Truck drivers are often referred to as the backbone of America. For Tidie, being a truck driver was more than just a job, it was his way of life. He proudly drove for Sol’s Pipe & Steel for over 20 years. Tidie retired in 2021 and has been spending his retirement
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Meet Sissy Big things are on the horizon for Sissy. She’s hoping to become an official home owner soon, and her oldest child will be graduating from high school next spring. “That’s a pretty big deal,” she said, excitedly. Sissy is a mother of three children and works fulltime as a housekeeper at a local
“I love helping kids and seniors who may not have enough to eat,” said Fredna. Fredna and her husband, Bob, are frequent volunteers at the Food Bank. From stuffing envelopes in our office to distributing food boxes to seniors in the summer heat, they are always willing to help. Fredna first got involved with hunger
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Walmart and Sam’s Club are supporting the Feeding America® nationwide network of food banks, including the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign to help feed those experiencing hunger in our community. Please read to learn how Walmart and Sam’s Club are supporting the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. Tina’s
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