ACADIANA, LA. (KLFY) – Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana (H4H) is calling on all residents of Acadiana to make room for the upcoming hunting season by donating frozen goods during the annual Clean Out Your Freezer Day, taking place on Aug. 24.

H4H is partnering with communities across the state to collect properly packaged, labeled, and dated game, fish, frozen protein and other frozen food at several drop-off locations throughout Acadiana.

“During difficult times when cuts are being made to critical federal food assistance programs, the donations from Louisiana hunters and fishermen help fill a vital gap and make a real difference for families in need." Julie Grunewald, Executive Director of Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana said. "This program is proof of the impact our outdoor community can have when we come together.”

More than 18,000 pounds of frozen goods were collected from Clean Out Your Freezer Day 2024. This year the the distribution will go through the five major food banks in Louisiana, as well as direct to shelters and kitchens and other agencies. 

For those interested in donation, the following 2025 Clean Out Your Freezer Day drop-off location are listed below:

• Lafayette- UL Cajun Field, 2351 W. Congress St
• Opelousas- Giles Nissan, 4383 I-49 Service Rd
• Youngsville-First Assembly of God, 3555 Verot School Rd
• Eunice- Eunice Fire Station, 100 Park Avenue

All items can be collected Aug. 24 between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be donated to The Refinery Mission.

For more information about H4H or Clean Out Your Freezer Day, click here.

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