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Who We Are

We are Feeding Louisiana, together.

Feeding Louisiana, the Louisiana Food Bank Association, supports the collaborative efforts of the state’s five regional food banks to reduce hunger and increase the resources needed for our communities to live healthy lives.

 Our Members 

Our member food banks serve all 64 parishes and partner with more than 900 community and faith-based organizations to distribute millions of pounds of food throughout the state each year.

Map of Food Bank Territories in Louisiana

Board of Directors 

Our Board of Directors is composed of the CEOs of Louisiana’s five regional food banks, ensuring every region has a direct voice in our leadership.

  • Jayne Wright-Velez

    Board President

    Executive Director, Food Bank of Central Louisiana

  • Martha Marak

    Vice President & Treasurer

    Director, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana

  • Jon L. Toups

    Secretary

    President/CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana

  • Liz Pfifer

    Board Member

    President and CEO, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

  • Jean Toth

    Board Member, Immediate Past President

    Executive Director, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana 

Meet Our Leadership Team

We’re dedicated to working with partnering agencies and the community to fight hunger in Louisiana

  • Pat R. Van Burkleo

    Executive Director | Email

  • Jessica Bostic

    Director of Food Assistance Programs | Email

  • Allison LeBlanc

    Director of Finance & Grant Administration | Email

  • Frances Mykoff

    Director of Development & Communications | Email

  • Marleah Walker

    Director of Programs & Outreach | Email

Jennifer Harris
Accountant
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Keithan Ivey
Neighbor Service Coordinator
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Christi Mitchell
Neighbor Service Coordinator
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