Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana

?? Double Your Impact This Thanksgiving! ?? Every $1 donated provides twice the meals for families in our community thanks to a generous match. Together, we aim to raise $75,000, which will help us provide 450,000 meals to ensure our neighbors have the food they need to thrive this holiday season. ?? Act now—this match ends on Nov 27th! ?? Give Today: no-hunger.org/holidays Let’s come together to create a Thanksgiving season filled with hope, dignity, and connection. #NoOneHungry #ThanksgivingTogether #DoubleYourImpact

?? LAST CALL: Makin' Groceries Mobile Market in Avondale! ?? We’re setting up TOMORROW at the James C. Simmons Center from 10 AM to 12 PM! Stock up on everything you need for Thanksgiving because we won’t have a market next week. ?? Highlights: Fresh veggies like sweet potatoes, onions, and greens ?? Holiday must-haves like stuffing mix, canned pumpkin, and cranberry sauce ?? Frozen Turkeys – $15.60 (10-12 lbs.) ?? Don’t miss your chance to grab fresh, affordable ingredients to make this Thanksgiving delicious. See you tomorrow! ?? *Prices valid tomorrow only in Avondale. #ThanksgivingGroceries #MakinGroceries #ShopLocal

?? Giving Thanks and Sharing Meals in Houma! ?? Today, with the incredible support of Peoples Health and the Terrebonne Council on Aging, we helped? serve over 250 delicious Thanksgiving meals to seniors in Houma! ?? This marks the 13th year of our Senior Holiday Meal Program, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have Peoples Health by our side, ensuring that seniors in our community feel nourished and valued during the holiday season. A huge shoutout to our amazing kitchen team, led by Executive Chef Matthew Taylor, for creating a menu full of love and flavor, and to the volunteers who helped make this possible. Together, we’re making the season brighter for our neighbors. ?? #ThanksgivingMeals #EndSeniorHunger #CommunityCare #PeoplesHealth #TerrebonneCOA

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Peoples Health for the 13th year on our Senior Holiday Meal Program! We kicked things off today with the St. John Council on Aging in Reserve. Thank you, Peoples Health, for your continued support in the movement to end senior hunger in our community! And a special thank you to our Executive Chef, Matthew Taylor, who designed the menu and the entire kitchen team who help make this possible. Photos taken by Leslie Keen from Peoples Health.

This holiday season, Congregation Gates of Prayer is leading a community Turkey Drive to support families through Second Harvest Food Bank. Donate a frozen turkey on Nov. 17 and help bring the warmth of a holiday meal to families in our community. Every donation makes a difference! ?? Congregation Gates of Prayer ?? Nov. 17 - 11:00 AM Let’s come together to give back! For more info: contact David Stiebel from Congregation Gates of Prayer at?504-329-1160 or [email protected] #TurkeyDrive #SecondHarvest

?? Join us for Mingle & Serve: A Night of Community Impact! ?? This Thanksgiving season, Second Harvest Food Bank is hosting Mingle & Serve—a special event where we’ll gather to pack food boxes for those in need. Whether you’re an HBCU alum, a Bayou Classic fan, or simply someone looking to make a difference, we welcome you to join us for a night of meaningful action, live music, and local flavors. ???? ??? Date: Tuesday, Nov. 26 ?? Time: 5 PM - 7:30 PM ?? Location: Second Harvest Food Bank, 700 Edwards Ave., Harahan, LA Be part of a movement that shows up for our community. Together, we can make an impact this Thanksgiving season and bring some much-needed relief to neighbors across Louisiana. Email [email protected] to RSVP, and let’s make a difference together. ?? #MingleAndServe #CommunityImpact #BayouClassic #SecondHarvestGNOA #GivingBack #HBCUPride

We’re proud to spotlight Mike Earle, who recently reached an incredible milestone: 1,000 volunteer hours with Second Harvest Food Bank! Since June 2023, Michael has shown consistent dedication by starting his 6 a.m. shifts at the kitchen, helping ensure meals are prepared and distributed smoothly. His commitment shows the power of community action. Volunteers like Mike are essential to our mission, making it possible to nourish and support our neighbors. Feeling inspired? Join our volunteer team and help make a difference. Visit no-hunger.org/volunteer to learn more and get involved!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and our kitchen team is hard at work preparing more than 5,000 holiday meals for senior neighbors, generously sponsored by Peoples Health! Their team members also donate their time each year to help plate and package these meals. Thank you, Peoples Health, for your partnership in the movement to end hunger, especially for our senior neighbors!

???? Get Ready for the Holidays with Makin' Groceries Mobile Market! ???? Come by the James C. Simmons Center for fresh, affordable holiday essentials and a special treat! Our Nutrition Education team will be there serving up free Pumpkin Parfaits—a tasty, healthy holiday snack! ???? Our Makin' Groceries Mobile Market has everything you need for holiday meals, from sweet potatoes and satsumas to pantry staples like rice, pasta, and canned veggies—all at prices you can’t beat! ?????? ?? Location: 4008 US-90, Westwego, LA 70094 ? Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Stock up on quality produce, dairy, proteins, and dry goods to make your holiday meals memorable. Don't miss this chance to get delicious ingredients and try a new recipe while supporting our community. ?????? #MakinGroceries #SecondHarvest #HolidayMeals #Westwego #NutritionEducat

Hurricane Relief Supplies En Route? Thanks to the efforts of @jeffersonparishgov and our entire community, nearly 12,000 pounds of essential supplies left this morning for @TCFoodBank! The hurricane relief drive brought in cleaning supplies, toiletries, and more to support those impacted by recent storms. Special shoutout to Economical Janitor Supply for their incredible donation of 6 pallets of cleaning supplies! Your generosity and hard work are on the road to make a difference! Check out the time lapse video of the 24 pallets being loaded by our awesome team!