Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana

03/30/2026

We want to thank our neighbors at Walmart Monroe - Louisville Ave for donating 1,108 pounds of Retail Rescue food! This will go to local children, families and seniors facing hunger in our community. Thank you! 💙

03/28/2026

Check out these gorgeous bowls made by Robbin Rosalis of Black Horse Ceramics! These will be available at our Empty Bowls event on Saturday, May 30th. Get your tickets now at https://foodbanknela.org/empty-bowls-northeast-louisiana-event/

03/27/2026

Support Our Annual Fund Drive: Turn $1 into 3 meals 🍎🍏

Food nourishes us, brings us together and is something everyone deserves to enjoy. Yet as the cost of living increases, families in our community are struggling to afford the food they need.

Help feed local children, families and seniors by making a gift today! Link to give in comments!

03/26/2026

When Winter Storm Fern swept through Northeast Louisiana, thousands of our neighbors faced power outages, food spoilage, property damage and lost wages.

In that moment of crisis, our community showed up. 💙

Because of your support, we were able to bring relief and hope to families across our region in the days that followed. Thank you to every supporter, volunteer, first responder, organization and business who stepped up when it mattered most.

Special thanks to Monroe City, City of Ruston, City of Bastrop Official, Town of Delhi, Town of Columbia, Town of Jonesboro and City of West Monroe

03/25/2026

We want to give a special thanks to Megan Smith, Assistant Professor of Art and Art Program Coordinator, plus the student and alumni artists at ULM who joined together in making bowls for our Empty Bowls event happening on Saturday, May 30!

Read more about their efforts at

Empty Bowls is a charity event where artists help local food banks provide support for people in need. By purchasing a ticket, attendees can help their community, and in return they can enjoy food from local restaurants and take home a handmade bowl. The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana has hosted t...

03/24/2026

Today is National Ag Day! 🧡 Farmers, farmworkers and other food producers are essential partners in the movement to end hunger. We are proud to work with farmers to connect U.S. Department of Agriculture foods with people facing hunger!

03/21/2026

Going shopping this weekend? 🛒 Stop by Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and help our neighbors facing hunger!

Ollie’s is hosting a register campaign that will collect monetary donations at check out to support the Food Bank from March 8 - April 11. Help us spread the word!

03/20/2026

🍵😍Fresh bowls donated by north Louisiana legend Kent Follette! Kent earned his BFA from LA Tech, and then an MFA from Wichita State University. Kent and his wife Libby established their studio in Ruston in 1980, where they made pots for 35 years. Now residing in Gonzales, LA Kent is still making one-of-a-kind pieces that he sells at select art fairs and on Etsy. 🎫Get your tickets to Empty Bowls for a chance to take home one of Kent’s bowls while supporting local hunger relief: emptybowlsnela.com

03/19/2026

Your support = seniors fed! 🥔

We provided seniors in Ouachita Parish with fresh groceries and shelf-stable food items at yesterday’s distribution, which included potatoes and catfish! We want to give a special thank you to Entergy Louisiana and the volunteers who helped make it possible! 💙

03/18/2026

Happy 318 Day! We couldn't imagine a better community than our 318 community. Thanks to everyone who makes living, working and serving here so great!

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Food Bank!

Special thank you to Eliza, our Donor Relations Officer, for being our St. Patty’s Day model while promoting healthy green vegetables!

03/14/2026

Photo drop! These awesome volunteers packed over 1,000 food boxes for our senior programs this week. Thank you for helping our neighbors facing hunger!

If you see someone you know, @ them!