WHO: Second Harvest Food Bank, in Partnership with the St. Landry Community Accelerator Committee
Additional Participating Community Organizations Include:
• Well-Ahead
• New Life Church of God
• Opelousas General Health System Foundation
• St. Landry Parish Economic Development
Local Government and Civic Leaders will also be attending.
WHAT: A gathering of community members to have meaningful dialogue around collaborative solutions to help all the people in St. Landry Parish be healthy and economically secure.
WHERE: Opelousas Civic Center
1638 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570
WHEN: Thursday, December 8
8:30 am – 12: 00 pm
WHY: Rural communities across St. Landry Parish face unique challenges made worse by the pandemic and natural disasters over the past two years. With 22% of residents living below the poverty line, St. Landry Parish has one of the highest food insecurity rates in the country. In addition, unemployment rates are high, with job opportunities across the parish mostly available in low-wage industries and the most vulnerable lacking adequate transportation to access vital services like hospitals and grocery stores. The summit will bring together community leaders, activists, and members to identify resources and solutions to address food insecurity across St. Landry Parish and eliminate health and economic disparities.
Additional Information:
§ Interview opportunities will be available
§ Breakfast will be served
