District “C” Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, Evacuteer and Culture Aid NOLA, will continue the drive-up food pantry that provides meals and non-perishables to hospitality and gig economy workers whose livelihoods were disrupted in the midst of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Governor John Bel Edwards prolonged the stay-at-home order until April 30 as of last Thursday. The drive-up food pantry will continually be available to those in need every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the month of April.

More than 5,000 meals and boxes of groceries have been provided to workers in need across the city since the food pantry first began two weeks ago in District C. To sustain the food pantry and support the assisting organizations, the food pantry encourages donations of non-perishable food items. Additionally, monetary donations to maintain these relief efforts are also welcomed, and can be made here or by emailing [email protected] 

As Councilmember Palmer states, “There is nothing more important at this time than helping our neighbors. The food pantry is really a testament of collaboration and partnership, and what we can accomplish if we work together during a crisis. Providing food and meals to hospitality workers and families who are facing hardships would not be possible without the Second Harvest Food Bank and volunteers from Evacuteer, Culture Aid NOLA and several neighborhood leaders from Algiers, Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter. I am very grateful for these individuals and organizations, and their assistance.”

The Drive-up Food Pantry will be held at these locations and dates:

Tuesday, April 14, 21 and 28

9AM to 12PM
Connect Church of Algiers
1110 Kabel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131

Thursday, April 16, 23 and 30

9AM to 12PM
Holy Angels
3500 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Saturday, April 11, 18 and 25

9AM to 12PM
Holy Angels
3500 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117