Second Harvest partners with the City of Lafayette to provide meals for warming shelter
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — With freezing temperatures forecasted to sweep across Acadiana, Second Harvest Food Bank is once again partnering with the city of Lafayette to offer hot meals and resources to a local warming shelter.
Second Harvest said they will assist the warming shelter at the George Dupuis Recreation Center at 1234 E. Pont Des Mouton Road in Lafayette starting this evening.
Chief Regional Officer at Second Harvest Food Bank, Paul Scelfo, said Second Harvest is proud to support Lafayette during this time of severe weather.
“This continued effort reflects Second Harvest’s unwavering commitment to providing food access and compassion during extreme weather events,” said Scelfo. “We are always ready to jump into action when our local communities reach out for help.”
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