notes: 2010 Oil Spill http://blog.feedingamerica.org/2010/06/vicki-escarra-writes-about-oil-spill-on-huffington-post/ ============ FROM THE WEBSITE 9/5/08: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is responding to the effects of Hurricane Gustav. In addition to working with shelters and government agencies, the Food Bank continues the partnership with our network of agencies who will be among the first to respond with emergency hunger relief. The public can help by supporting the Food Bank's disaster relief efforts, both with donations of food and funds. We had just begun to replenish our stock when we learned about Gustav. We will definitely rely on the community's help during this situation. Another way the public can assist the food bank is by volunteering to help pack emergency food boxes. If anyone is interested in supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, please call 318-445-2773. ============================================================================== When disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is prepared to respond with food assistance and emergency supplies. It is the goal of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to act as a conduit for donated food and other essential grocery items for the purpose of disaster relief. This will be done with the support of America’s Second Harvest - the Nation’s Food Bank Network, and in coordination with other relief organizations. In times of national disaster, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana may be a collection point for local donations. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be responsible for solicitation, handling, storage and distribution of products to an established network of more than 80 agencies in Central Louisiana. In addition, distribution will extend to state, city, military, American Red Cross, and other VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) sites, as necessary, during an emergency. The extent of service the Food Bank provides will vary in accordance with the scope of the disaster and availability fo resources. Whether the emergencies are on an individual level such as the loss of a job, or for larger disasters as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and their partner agencies provide direct food assistance to the most vulnerable. A disaster is defined as an occurrence such as a terrorism attack, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, famine or other natural situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. ------------------- Population served Number of counties served: 11 Total pounds of food distributed annually: 6,533,427 Types and numbers of services agencies distributing food Emergency:29 Soup Kitchen:2 Shelter:2 Residence:3 Day Care:1 Multi-service:14 Senior:10 Rehabilitation:5 Youth Programs:10 Other Programs:2.Basic programs being run (i.e. CK, KC, produce, job training) Fresh Produce, Back Pack, Direct Service, Kids Cafes, Purchase Program, TEFAP, CSFP, SFSP, Mobile Pantry, Non Food Distribution, Food Stamps -> 2010 Oil Spill http://blog.feedingamerica.org/2010/06/vicki-escarra-writes-about-oil-spill-on-huffington-post/ --- NVOAD - Situation Report 6/16/10 Feeding America has been active in Louisiana, Alabama, and the Panhandle of Florida, opening their food banks and working with the State VOADs. They have formed a working group at their National Office, which will meet for the first time this Friday, to get a better handle on the situation along the Gulf Coast. This working group is assessing the situation and considering the future need for full involvement of their organization, and will provide support current with the coastal food banks. ============ FROM THE WEBSITE 9/5/08: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is responding to the effects of Hurricane Gustav. In addition to working with shelters and government agencies, the Food Bank continues the partnership with our network of agencies who will be among the first to respond with emergency hunger relief. The public can help by supporting the Food Bank's disaster relief efforts, both with donations of food and funds. We had just begun to replenish our stock when we learned about Gustav. We will definitely rely on the community's help during this situation. Another way the public can assist the food bank is by volunteering to help pack emergency food boxes. If anyone is interested in supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, please call 318-445-2773. ============================================================================== When disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is prepared to respond with food assistance and emergency supplies. It is the goal of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to act as a conduit for donated food and other essential grocery items for the purpose of disaster relief. This will be done with the support of America’s Second Harvest - the Nation’s Food Bank Network, and in coordination with other relief organizations. In times of national disaster, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana may be a collection point for local donations. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be responsible for solicitation, handling, storage and distribution of products to an established network of more than 80 agencies in Central Louisiana. In addition, distribution will extend to state, city, military, American Red Cross, and other VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) sites, as necessary, during an emergency. The extent of service the Food Bank provides will vary in accordance with the scope of the disaster and availability fo resources. Whether the emergencies are on an individual level such as the loss of a job, or for larger disasters as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and their partner agencies provide direct food assistance to the most vulnerable. A disaster is defined as an occurrence such as a terrorism attack, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, famine or other natural situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. ------------------- Population served Number of counties served: 11 Total pounds of food distributed annually: 6,533,427 Types and numbers of services agencies distributing food Emergency:29 Soup Kitchen:2 Shelter:2 Residence:3 Day Care:1 Multi-service:14 Senior:10 Rehabilitation:5 Youth Programs:10 Other Programs:2.Basic programs being run (i.e. CK, KC, produce, job training) Fresh Produce, Back Pack, Direct Service, Kids Cafes, Purchase Program, TEFAP, CSFP, SFSP, Mobile Pantry, Non Food Distribution, Food Stamps

notes: FROM THE WEBSITE 9/5/08: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is responding to the effects of Hurricane Gustav. In addition to working with shelters and government agencies, the Food Bank continues the partnership with our network of agencies who will be among the first to respond with emergency hunger relief. The public can help by supporting the Food Bank's disaster relief efforts, both with donations of food and funds. We had just begun to replenish our stock when we learned about Gustav. We will definitely rely on the community's help during this situation. Another way the public can assist the food bank is by volunteering to help pack emergency food boxes. If anyone is interested in supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, please call 318-445-2773. ============================================================================== When disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is prepared to respond with food assistance and emergency supplies. It is the goal of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to act as a conduit for donated food and other essential grocery items for the purpose of disaster relief. This will be done with the support of America’s Second Harvest - the Nation’s Food Bank Network, and in coordination with other relief organizations. In times of national disaster, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana may be a collection point for local donations. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be responsible for solicitation, handling, storage and distribution of products to an established network of more than 80 agencies in Central Louisiana. In addition, distribution will extend to state, city, military, American Red Cross, and other VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) sites, as necessary, during an emergency. The extent of service the Food Bank provides will vary in accordance with the scope of the disaster and availability fo resources. Whether the emergencies are on an individual level such as the loss of a job, or for larger disasters as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and their partner agencies provide direct food assistance to the most vulnerable. A disaster is defined as an occurrence such as a terrorism attack, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, famine or other natural situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. ------------------- Population served Number of counties served: 11 Total pounds of food distributed annually: 6,533,427 Types and number of services agencies distributing food Emergency: 22 Soup Kitchen: 4 Shelter: 2 Residence: 3 Day Care: 2 Multi-service: 15 Senior: 11 Rehabilitation: 7 Youth Programs: 2 Other Programs: 13 Basic programs being run (i.e. CK, KC, produce, job training) Basic Food Bank, Produce Prog, Dir Serv, Kids Cafe, Purch, TEFAP, CSFP, Non-food Distribution, Nutrition Eduction, Fish, Eligibilty Counseling -> 2010 Oil Spill http://blog.feedingamerica.org/2010/06/vicki-escarra-writes-about-oil-spill-on-huffington-post/ ============ FROM THE WEBSITE 9/5/08: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is responding to the effects of Hurricane Gustav. In addition to working with shelters and government agencies, the Food Bank continues the partnership with our network of agencies who will be among the first to respond with emergency hunger relief. The public can help by supporting the Food Bank's disaster relief efforts, both with donations of food and funds. We had just begun to replenish our stock when we learned about Gustav. We will definitely rely on the community's help during this situation. Another way the public can assist the food bank is by volunteering to help pack emergency food boxes. If anyone is interested in supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, please call 318-445-2773. ============================================================================== When disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is prepared to respond with food assistance and emergency supplies. It is the goal of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to act as a conduit for donated food and other essential grocery items for the purpose of disaster relief. This will be done with the support of America’s Second Harvest - the Nation’s Food Bank Network, and in coordination with other relief organizations. In times of national disaster, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana may be a collection point for local donations. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be responsible for solicitation, handling, storage and distribution of products to an established network of more than 80 agencies in Central Louisiana. In addition, distribution will extend to state, city, military, American Red Cross, and other VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) sites, as necessary, during an emergency. The extent of service the Food Bank provides will vary in accordance with the scope of the disaster and availability fo resources. Whether the emergencies are on an individual level such as the loss of a job, or for larger disasters as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and their partner agencies provide direct food assistance to the most vulnerable. A disaster is defined as an occurrence such as a terrorism attack, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, famine or other natural situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. ------------------- Population served Number of counties served: 11 Total pounds of food distributed annually: 6,533,427 Types and numbers of services agencies distributing food Emergency:29 Soup Kitchen:2 Shelter:2 Residence:3 Day Care:1 Multi-service:14 Senior:10 Rehabilitation:5 Youth Programs:10 Other Programs:2.Basic programs being run (i.e. CK, KC, produce, job training) Fresh Produce, Back Pack, Direct Service, Kids Cafes, Purchase Program, TEFAP, CSFP, SFSP, Mobile Pantry, Non Food Distribution, Food Stamps

region: Gulf -> Central

notes: FROM THE WEBSITE 9/5/08: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is responding to the effects of Hurricane Gustav. In addition to working with shelters and government agencies, the Food Bank continues the partnership with our network of agencies who will be among the first to respond with emergency hunger relief. The public can help by supporting the Food Bank's disaster relief efforts, both with donations of food and funds. We had just begun to replenish our stock when we learned about Gustav. We will definitely rely on the community's help during this situation. Another way the public can assist the food bank is by volunteering to help pack emergency food boxes. If anyone is interested in supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, please call 318-445-2773. ============================================================================== When disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is prepared to respond with food assistance and emergency supplies. It is the goal of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to act as a conduit for donated food and other essential grocery items for the purpose of disaster relief. This will be done with the support of America’s Second Harvest - the Nation’s Food Bank Network, and in coordination with other relief organizations. In times of national disaster, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana may be a collection point for local donations. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be responsible for solicitation, handling, storage and distribution of products to an established network of more than 80 agencies in Central Louisiana. In addition, distribution will extend to state, city, military, American Red Cross, and other VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) sites, as necessary, during an emergency. The extent of service the Food Bank provides will vary in accordance with the scope of the disaster and availability fo resources. Whether the emergencies are on an individual level such as the loss of a job, or for larger disasters as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and their partner agencies provide direct food assistance to the most vulnerable. A disaster is defined as an occurrence such as a terrorism attack, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, famine or other natural situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. -> FROM THE WEBSITE 9/5/08: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is responding to the effects of Hurricane Gustav. In addition to working with shelters and government agencies, the Food Bank continues the partnership with our network of agencies who will be among the first to respond with emergency hunger relief. The public can help by supporting the Food Bank's disaster relief efforts, both with donations of food and funds. We had just begun to replenish our stock when we learned about Gustav. We will definitely rely on the community's help during this situation. Another way the public can assist the food bank is by volunteering to help pack emergency food boxes. If anyone is interested in supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, please call 318-445-2773. ============================================================================== When disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is prepared to respond with food assistance and emergency supplies. It is the goal of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to act as a conduit for donated food and other essential grocery items for the purpose of disaster relief. This will be done with the support of America’s Second Harvest - the Nation’s Food Bank Network, and in coordination with other relief organizations. In times of national disaster, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana may be a collection point for local donations. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be responsible for solicitation, handling, storage and distribution of products to an established network of more than 80 agencies in Central Louisiana. In addition, distribution will extend to state, city, military, American Red Cross, and other VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) sites, as necessary, during an emergency. The extent of service the Food Bank provides will vary in accordance with the scope of the disaster and availability fo resources. Whether the emergencies are on an individual level such as the loss of a job, or for larger disasters as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and their partner agencies provide direct food assistance to the most vulnerable. A disaster is defined as an occurrence such as a terrorism attack, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, famine or other natural situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. ------------------- Population served Number of counties served: 11 Total pounds of food distributed annually: 6,533,427 Types and number of services agencies distributing food Emergency: 22 Soup Kitchen: 4 Shelter: 2 Residence: 3 Day Care: 2 Multi-service: 15 Senior: 11 Rehabilitation: 7 Youth Programs: 2 Other Programs: 13 Basic programs being run (i.e. CK, KC, produce, job training) Basic Food Bank, Produce Prog, Dir Serv, Kids Cafe, Purch, TEFAP, CSFP, Non-food Distribution, Nutrition Eduction, Fish, Eligibilty Counseling

notes: When disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is prepared to respond with food assistance and emergency supplies. It is the goal of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to act as a conduit for donated food and other essential grocery items for the purpose of disaster relief. This will be done with the support of America’s Second Harvest - the Nation’s Food Bank Network, and in coordination with other relief organizations. In times of national disaster, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana may be a collection point for local donations. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be responsible for solicitation, handling, storage and distribution of products to an established network of more than 80 agencies in Central Louisiana. In addition, distribution will extend to state, city, military, American Red Cross, and other VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) sites, as necessary, during an emergency. The extent of service the Food Bank provides will vary in accordance with the scope of the disaster and availability fo resources. Whether the emergencies are on an individual level such as the loss of a job, or for larger disasters as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and their partner agencies provide direct food assistance to the most vulnerable. A disaster is defined as an occurrence such as a terrorism attack, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, famine or other natural situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. -> FROM THE WEBSITE 9/5/08: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is responding to the effects of Hurricane Gustav. In addition to working with shelters and government agencies, the Food Bank continues the partnership with our network of agencies who will be among the first to respond with emergency hunger relief. The public can help by supporting the Food Bank's disaster relief efforts, both with donations of food and funds. We had just begun to replenish our stock when we learned about Gustav. We will definitely rely on the community's help during this situation. Another way the public can assist the food bank is by volunteering to help pack emergency food boxes. If anyone is interested in supporting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, please call 318-445-2773. ============================================================================== When disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana is prepared to respond with food assistance and emergency supplies. It is the goal of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to act as a conduit for donated food and other essential grocery items for the purpose of disaster relief. This will be done with the support of America’s Second Harvest - the Nation’s Food Bank Network, and in coordination with other relief organizations. In times of national disaster, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana may be a collection point for local donations. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will be responsible for solicitation, handling, storage and distribution of products to an established network of more than 80 agencies in Central Louisiana. In addition, distribution will extend to state, city, military, American Red Cross, and other VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) sites, as necessary, during an emergency. The extent of service the Food Bank provides will vary in accordance with the scope of the disaster and availability fo resources. Whether the emergencies are on an individual level such as the loss of a job, or for larger disasters as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and their partner agencies provide direct food assistance to the most vulnerable. A disaster is defined as an occurrence such as a terrorism attack, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, fire, famine or other natural situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance.

parish: -> Rapides