MEDIA ADVISORY:
February 11, 2021
REMINDER: Councilmember Kristin Palmer and Partners to Host Drive-Thru Food Pantries This Friday and Saturday
NEW ORLEANS - In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and Culture Aid NOLA, District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer will host two drive-up food pantries this week for residents impacted by COVID-19. The food distributions will take place tomorrow, Friday, February 12, in Algiers, and Saturday, February 13, in Treme. 

Documentation is not required to receive a food pantry box, and walk-ups are welcomed. Volunteers are also needed to continue emergency food distribution sites. If you would like to assist, call (504) 658-1030 between Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.

Since March, Councilmember Palmer has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank, World Central Kitchen, and Culture Aid NOLA to distribute more than 554,000 pounds of food to families and individuals impacted by COVID-19.
 
Food pantry and meal distribution (drive-up and walk-up):

Friday, February 12
  • 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Arthur Monday Multi-Purpose Center
  • 1111 Newton Street, New Orleans, LA 70114

Saturday, February 13
  • 10 AM to 12 PM
  • Bell Artspace Campus
  • 2100 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Media Contact:
Tiffaney Bradley
Director of Communications and Special Projects 
District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer
504.658.1034
New Orleans City Council 
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The City Council is comprised of five districts and two Councilmembers-at-Large. Council President and Councilmember-at-Large Jason Roger Williams; Council Vice President and Councilmember-at-Large Helena Moreno; District "A" Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso; District "B" Councilmember Jay H. Banks; District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer; District "D" Councilmember Jared C. Brossett; and District "E" Councilmember Cyndi Nguyen.