HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Over the span of two days, Second Harvest Meals Financial institution crammed the pantries of about 1,200 households in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.
“[Hurricane] Francine hit the bayou, and Second Harvest is dedicated to all of south Louisiana, and that features the bayou, and in order that’s why we’re down right here for a second day,” mentioned John Sillars, the chief technique officer for Second Harvest Meals Financial institution.
The distribution drive generated fairly the group in Houma as lots of waited in line to get their automobiles stocked with meals and provides.
WGNO’s Jordan Lippincott requested one household, “How lengthy have you ever all been ready?” Dinah Lovell responded, “For 4 hours.”
It could take a full tank of fuel to attend, however some say it is easy to go the time.
“We lower up, we giggle, joke round,” mentioned donations recipient Leroy Boudwin. “We simply have enjoyable as a result of I do know it takes ceaselessly, however at the very least we get assist.”
Second Harvest acquired assist from Rouses Market, Catholic Charities and different organizations.
“If it weren’t for them, we would not be capable of pull this off, as a result of it is a large endeavor,” Sillars mentioned. “We’re feeding over 600 households right here.”
The work would not go unnoticed.
“With out this assist in our neighborhood, I imply, folks simply come out the woodworks to assist us, and we’re very appreciative,” mentioned Boudwin.
Lovell added, “Thanks very a lot for serving to out our neighborhood.”
Those that weren’t capable of attend are inspired to go to no-hunger.org for a listing of close by meals pantries.
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