Good Samaritan Food Bank (Catholic Charities)
Faith-Based Food Pantry
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About this facility
- Mission
- The mission of Catholic Social Services is to provide compassionate service to people in need, to promote Catholic social teaching, to advocate for those whose voice is not heard, to organize people who feel powerless to improve their lives, and to call the entire church and all people of good will to establish a more just society.
- Areas served
- La Fourche Parish
- Service
- Temporary
Notes
LTel 9/11/12:
SOURCE: http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20120911/ARTICLES/120919957
Charity organizations are asking for donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac as they work to feed, clothe and shelter some southeast Louisiana residents who lost everything in the storm.
Melodia Benoit said that local food banks saw an influx of families seeking help after the storms. Benoit is manager of the Raceland Good Samaritan Food Bank and co-manager of the Thibodaux food bank. Both food banks are run by Catholic Charities.
With some already struggling due to the tight economy, the loss of a week of work or a freezer full of food was enough to send already struggling people searching for help, she said.
“People who already live paycheck to paycheck are struggling a lot after this storm,” said Terri Kaupp, a spokeswoman for Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana. The food bank works with churches in Terrebonne and Lafourche to set up food banks.
Second Harvest has already distributed more than 873,000 pounds of food, water and cleaning supplies.
Kaupp said that the nonprofit's supply of nonperishable food items is perilously low, at about 330,000 pounds. The food bank is currently distributing about 100,000 pounds a day of supplies.
Items needed include canned fruits and vegetables, tuna, soups, stews, chili, beans, rice, pasta, cereals, juices and shelf-stable milk. Cleaning supplies such as bleach, disinfectants, and other multi-purpose cleaners are also needed.
To help, drop items at the Terrebonne Good Samaritan Food Bank, 254 Magnolia St., Houma; the Raceland Good Samaritan Food Bank, 2084 La. 182; or the Thibodaux Good Samaritan Food Bank, 100 Birch St.
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2010 GULF OIL SPILL
6/24/10 Sitrep report -
Houma/Thibodeaux: The local agency is just beginning to see an increase in requests for service. To date, case management services have been provided to 16 families, while 112 emergency and referral services have been provided. Catholic Charities is providing assistance with information and referral services, food vouchers, utility/rent/mortgage and pharmacy/medications.
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Provides food & household items and other support to families in crisis.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 12 noon
Food Bank Manager: Emma Hadley