FoodNet Food Bank is excited to announce the launch of the One Extra Can Campaign in partnership with local grocery stores, aiming to tackle the critical issue of empty collection bins at FoodNet Food Bank’s partner grocery stores. The campaign invites individuals across the region to make a simple yet impactful commitment: To purchase one extra can of non-perishable food during each shopping trip and place it in the designated collection baskets at participating grocery stores.
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Several months ago, we shared about the restoration of the St. Joseph Statue located at St. Joseph Diner by committed volunteer, Rachelle Blanchard. Just a few weeks ago, the restored statue of St. Joseph was delivered and installed!
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A peanut butter and jelly drive explodes into fun and hope for Catholic Charities of Acadiana and those we serve.
Joy-filled Robin Price, youth outreach pastor for Crossroads Church, recently led the charge rallying the church’s youth to go crazy collecting peanut butter & jelly for the hungry fed through FoodNet Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities of Acadiana.
This is what Robin had to say about participating in the 111 Campaign
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For a long time, Catholic Charities of Acadiana has dreamed the local church would recognize material needs and respond to those needs in union with us. This past August, the dream was on display in a profound and beautiful way.
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Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has named Sarah Clement, chief administrative officer at Catholic Charities of Acadiana, the recipient of the 2023 Management Excellence Award.
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