On the third Friday of each month, a Southwest Louisiana business or a group of Sulphur officials volunteer at the Sulphur Senior Center. “These volunteers commit to two-and-a-half hours once a year,” said Tommy Little. “Companies bring a team of five or six, load the food boxes and then serve the seniors who have qualified […]

On the third Friday of each month, a Southwest Louisiana business or a group of Sulphur officials volunteer at the Sulphur Senior Center.

“These volunteers commit to two-and-a-half hours once a year,” said Tommy Little. “Companies bring a team of five or six, load the food boxes and then serve the seniors who have qualified for the Food for Seniors Program as they drive through. With today’s rising food prices, it’s my hope that more seniors find out about the program and more companies volunteer to help in whatever way they can.”

The Food for Seniors Program is not limited to Sulphur seniors. Calcasieu Parish has 17 sites for food distribution. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as part of the USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program. In Louisiana, it is a joint effort between the USDA, Louisiana Catholic Charities, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. Seniors, 60 and over, fill out applications in advance.

Source: Volunteers the heart of Food for Seniors – American Press