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Who We Are

We are Feeding Louisiana, together.

Feeding Louisiana, the Louisiana Food Bank Association, supports the collaborative efforts of the state’s five regional food banks to reduce hunger and increase the resources needed for our communities to live healthy lives.

Volunteer at Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana Loading Oranges into Car

 Our Members 

Our member food banks serve all 64 parishes and partner with more than 900 community and faith-based organizations to distribute millions of pounds of food throughout the state each year.

Map of Food Bank Territories in Louisiana

Board of Directors 

Feeding Louisiana's Board of Directors provides leadership to our organization with each regional food bank having a representative on the board.   

  • Jean Toth, President

    Executive Director, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana

  • Michael G. Manning, VP & Treasurer

    President and CEO Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

  • Martha Marak, Board Secretary

    Executive Director, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana

  • Natalie Jayroe, Board Member

    President/CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank

  • Jayne Wright-Velez, Board Member

    Executive Director, Food Bank of Central Louisiana

Meet Our Leadership Team

We’re dedicated to working with partnering agencies and the community to fight hunger in Louisiana.

Pat R. Van Burkleo

Executive Director
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Allison LeBlanc

Director of Finance & Grant Administration
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Marleah Walker

Director of Programs & Outreach
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Mary Pritchard

Director of Policy & Advocacy
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Jessica Bostic

Director of Food Assistance Programs
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Kathleen Jones
Neighbor Service Coordinator
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Tracey Lewis
CSFP Engagement Coordinator
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Kelly Graphia
Assistance Director of Programs & Outreach
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Jennifer Harris
Accountant
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Keithan Ivey
Neighbor Service Coordinator
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How We Help

Our Mission

Our Food Banks