Food Distribution Brief

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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Food will be distributed by Second Harvest Food Bank and St. John Department of Health and Human Services.

  • West Bank from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 22 at the Juan Anthony Joseph Memorial Park located at 3445 LA 18 in Edgard.
  • East Bank from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 5 at REGALA Park located at 200 REGALA Park Rd in Reserve.

The number of family members ages 0-17, 18-64, and 65 and over will be needed.

Distribution is limited to two families per car, and one family member must be present. Food will be placed in the trunk of the vehicle and should have a clothesbasket or box for food to be placed. In a pick-up truck the container should be secured in the bed. Hatchbacks should have the container in the back compartment. If the trunk will not open from inside the car, inform the volunteer and instructions will be given.

All participants must remain in the vehicle.


St. John Health and Human Services.

  • West Bank from 10 a.m. to noon on April 28 at the Juan Anthony Joseph Memorial Park located at 3445 LA 18 in Edgard.
  • East Bank from 10 a.m. to noon on April 29 at REGALA Gymnasium Parking Lot located at 200 REGALA Park Rd. in Reserve.

Distribution is first come, first served. Eligibility will be made at the time of distribution. Recipients should remain in line in their vehicles. If currently on the USDA distribution list, no further information will be needed. If not on the USDA distribution list, information will be collected at that time. The food will be placed in the trunk by a staff member.