FoodNet Food for Families campaign kicks off
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- This morning, Catholic Charities of Acadiana hosted their food pantry partners and KLFY News 10 as a way to kick start the FoodNet Food for Families Food Drive campaign.
Ben Broussard, Chief of External Affairs at Catholic Charities of Acadiana, said the drive helps nearly all of Acadiana.
“It represents nearly every part of Acadiana," Broussard said. "And a lot of these pantries are rural, and so they're going to serve these rural parts of our community that are generally underserved and have higher rates of food insecurity.”
Small items like boxed crackers, canned soup and canned vegetables make a big impact in these communities.
There are over 20 drop-off locations for the food drive.
"There are untold amounts of people that will be served through these locations with the food that's donated," Broussard said.
Chuck Autin, Executive Director of Franklin Emergency Aid Center, said the need is only growing.
“Right now, we're serving close to 600 people a month," Autin said. "They are all grateful when they come in. You can see their face. That just does it all for you.”
The food drive is Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Find the full list of drop off locations and times here.