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NEW ORLEANS- District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer would like to remind residents that she will host two food pantries for families and individuals impacted by COVID-19 on Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29. On Friday, the food pantry will be held at the Arthur Monday Center in Algiers and on Saturday, at the Mahalia Jackson.
The food pantries are in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, World Central Kitchen, and Culture Aid NOLA. The three organizations have provided more than 397,083 pounds of food, and donated 99,500 individual meals to residents across the city.
No documentation is required to receive a food pantry box, and walk-ups are welcome. Volunteers are also needed to continue the emergency food distribution sites. If you would like to assist, call (504) 658-1030 between Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
Weekly food pantry (drive-up and walk-up):
Friday, August 28
- 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Arthur Monday Multi-Purpose Center
- 1111 Newton Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
Saturday, August 29
- 10 AM to 12 PM
- Mahalia Jackson Theatre (Located in Armstrong Park)
- 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Media Contact:
Tiffaney Bradley
Communications Director
Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, District "C"
Tiffaney.bradley@nola.gov
(504) 295-4970
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