In partnership with First Lady Sharon Landry’s Love One Louisiana Foundation, The 1017 Project has donated a tractor-trailer load of ground beef to help support the five regional food banks serving communities across Louisiana.
Liz Pfifer, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank; Jayne Wright-Velez, Food Bank of Central Louisiana; Jon Toups, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana; Gov. Landry; First Lady Sharon Landry; Pat Van Burkleo, Feeding Louisiana; Martha Marak, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana and Sarah Hoffman, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana
The shipment was delivered to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, which will serve as the central receiving point before the beef is distributed to the other regional food banks across the state. This donation will help provide Louisiana families with access to high-quality protein at a time when many households continue to face rising food costs and ongoing economic pressure.
The 1017 Project was founded with a clear mission: to provide a sustainable supply of high-quality beef to local food banks. That purpose aligns closely with the work of Louisiana’s regional food banks, which are committed to ensuring that children, seniors, and families have access not only to food, but to nutritious food.
“This generous donation is a powerful example of what can happen when people come together around a shared commitment to care for our neighbors,” said Pat R. Van Burkleo, Executive Director of Feeding Louisiana. “Protein is one of the most needed and most costly items for food banks to secure. This contribution will help the five Louisiana food banks provide meaningful, nutritious support to families across our state. We are deeply grateful to The 1017 Project, First Lady Sharon Landry, and the Love One Louisiana Foundation for their partnership and leadership.”
This effort reflects the strength of collaboration in the fight against hunger. By working together, The 1017 Project, the Love One Louisiana Foundation, and Louisiana’s regional food banks are helping strengthen food assistance efforts statewide and expand access to nutritious food for neighbors in need.
The donation also highlights the importance of investing in protein-rich foods, which are often among the most requested items at food banks and among the most expensive to obtain. This contribution will make a real difference for thousands of Louisiana families.
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