District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer and Second Harvest Food Bank will continue to offer meals and non-perishable food items for families and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the month of May.
The weekly food pantries have provided 79,000 meals and 12,000 pantry boxes of more than 170,000 pounds of food to families across the city.
World Central Kitchen, Project Isaiah and Culture Aid NOLA have donated food items and volunteer support since the drive-up food pantries began eight weeks ago, shortly after Mayor Cantrell issued a "stay-at-home" order.
No documentation is required to receive a food pantry box and walk-ups are welcome.
"As the city progresses to Phase One of reopening certain businesses and easing the stay-at-home order restrictions, we can't forget that there are still individuals struggling to provide for themselves and their families,” said Councilmember Palmer. “Now is not the time to reduce support for our neighbors who continue to be impacted financially and emotionally from unprecedented circumstances. With the support of Second Harvest Food Bank and generous donations from other organizations and businesses, our drive-up food pantries will continue as long as there is a need."
The free pantries are available at these locations: