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Councilmember Palmer to host drive-up food pantry this Friday and Saturday

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Rahim, a volunteer at the St. Stephen Outreach, carries food donations as he prepares to hand out food in the Brooklyn borough of New York, on Friday, March 20, 2020. For decades, American nonprofits have relied on a cadre of volunteers who quite suddenly aren't able to show up. With millions staying home during the pandemic, charities that help the country's neediest are facing even greater need. Many Americans have now been ordered to shelter in place, but there is an exception for people providing essential services, and that includes food bank volunteering. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

NEW ORLEANS – In continued partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, World Central Kitchen and Culture Aid Nola, District “C” Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer will host two food pantries for families and individuals impacted by COVID-19.

There will be two locations, the Arthur Monday Center on the Westbank in Algiers on Friday, July 10, and Holy Angels on the Eastbank on St. Claude Avenue on Saturday, July 11. 

No documentation is required to receive a food pantry box, and walk-ups are welcome. They sat that volunteers are needed. If you would like to assist, call (504) 658-1030 between Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.

Councilmember Palmer says that the food pantries would not be possible without Second Harvest Food Bank and World Central Kitchen. The two organizations have provided more than 304,731 pounds of food and 19,000 individual meals that have been donated to residents across the city. 

Weekly food pantry (drive-up and walk-up):
Fridays

Saturdays