Food Bank of Central Louisiana Celebrates AmeriCorps Week

During AmeriCorps Week, March 9-15, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana honors members and volunteers serving their communities. 

The Food Bank of Central Louisiana joins AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and other service organizations across the country to celebrate AmeriCorps Week, a nationwide initiative to highlight the impact of national service in tackling local problems.

This year’s theme, AmeriCorps Works for America, demonstrates the hundreds of thousands of members and volunteers who get things done for America every year. At the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, 10 AmeriCorps members support the organization’s Mobile Pantry Program.

The Mobile Pantry Program sends food and groceries into communities where other services are few or do not exist. In many rural, underserved communities, the Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry Program is the only option for residents to access charitable food assistance on a regular and dependable schedule.

“We are proud to be part of AmeriCorps and grateful for the AmeriCorps members who unite to get things done and make change for Louisiana,” said Jayne Wright-Velez, executive director of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. “AmeriCorps members have made a significant impact on our ability to meet our communities’ unique needs through their work with our Mobile Pantry Program.”

During AmeriCorps Week, we recognize the millions of Americans who have chosen to serve their country through AmeriCorps and left an impact on their community for generations to come. These members and volunteers who raise their hands and answer the call to serve are often the first on the ground and last to leave—making sure to leave their communities better than they found them.

As the federal agency for national service and volunteering, AmeriCorps engages more than 200,000 volunteers annually in service at more than 35,000 locations through AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors. National service participants address some of the toughest challenges facing our nation. Whether they’re helping communities recover from natural disasters, uplifting veterans and military families, conserving our lands, strengthening public safety, or tutoring and mentoring our nation’s students, national service members get things done.

To join the celebration, follow @AmeriCorps on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn. To join the conversation, share pictures and stories on X, using #AmeriCorpsWeek. Learn more about AmeriCorps opportunities at AmeriCorps.gov/Join.  

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