Hunger in East Carroll Parish

Hunger in East Carroll Parish

Local Food Insecurity Rates

22.6%

Overall Food Insecurity Rate

42.8%

Child Food Insecurity Rate

Food Bank Impact FY22

300,441 lbs

of food provided to families in need in East Carroll Parish

1,327 individuals

Served each month, including 469 children and 283 seniors

Our Hunger Relief Network

The Food Bank has multiple food assistance programs in this parish:

  • Senior Program
  • Community Partners – 1
  • Disaster Relief

Your Support Helps Feed Families in East Carroll Parish

Hunger in East Carroll Parish

Gertrude visits one of the Food Bank’s local pantries in East Carroll Parish each month. She says she’s been able to balance her fixed income to pay her utility bills on time because of it.

“It saves me money,” she said. “It allows me to focus on my bills.” Gertrude uses the groceries like fresh dairy, produce, and proteins that she receives from the Food Bank to cook nutritious meals for her and her family.

“We have small children to feed, and this is a big help,” she said

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