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JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish Transit (JeT) in partnership with Casa Jefferson, Second Harvest Food Bank, Jefferson Chamber and Transdev, will be hosting its first-ever “Holiday Donation Drive”.

The donation drive will be collecting food and toys for individuals in need throughout November and December.

Individuals are encouraged to visit any of the below locations to donate nonperishable food and/or toys, which will be provided to those in need.

Donation Drive Schedule:

  • November 6, 7 & 8 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
    • Neutral ground in front of Lakeside Mall
      3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie
  • November 13, 14 & 15 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
    • Lafreniere Park (the north side of the park)
      3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie
  • November 20, 21 & 22 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
    • Elmwood Shopping Center in the parking lot of K-Mart
      1200 S. Clearview Parkway
  • November 27, 28 & 29 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
    • Marrero Community and Senior Center
      1861 Ames Blvd.
  • December 4, 5 & 6 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
    • Neutral ground in front of Lakeside Mall
      3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie
  • December 11, 12 & 13 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
    • Neutral ground in front of Lakeside Mall
      3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie
  • December 18, 19 & 20 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) :
    • Westside South Shopping Center in front of Academy & Rouses
      64 W Bank Expressway in Gretna

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net.  Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on FacebookTwitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.