NEWS RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
November 6, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH TRANSIT LAUNCHES HOLIDAY FOOD & TOY DRIVE
Collecting Food for Second Harvest and Toys for Casa Jefferson During November & December
JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish Transit in partnership with Casa Jefferson, Second Harvest Food Bank, Jefferson Chamber and Transdev, will be hosting its first-ever Holiday Food & Toy Drive to collect items for individuals in need throughout the months of November and December.
According to Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, “We know how challenging this year has been for all of us and sometimes when you give, it makes you feel so much better and part of this community. This project is being led by our Jefferson Transit Director Ninette Barrios. I’m so very proud of Ninette for coming up with this idea and we hope to be able to grow this for years to come.”
“There are so many families that are truly in need,” said Ninette Barrios. “This is a moment in time to pause and think about how we can help.”
Jefferson Parish Transit buses will be stationed at various locations every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to collect nonperishable food and/or toys, which will be provided to those in need. Second Harvest accepts nearly all types of food product, including nonperishable items and produce. CLICK HERE for suggested food donation items. CASA Jefferson is asking for toys and gifts for all ages, birth to 18 years old.
Below is the Donation Drive Schedule:
- November 6, 7 & 8 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Veterans Memorial Plaza (the neutral ground in front of Lakeside Mall) – 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie
- November 13, 14 & 15 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Lafreniere Park (the north side of the park) – 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie
- November 20, 21 & 22 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Elmwood Shopping Center in the parking lot of K-Mart – 1200 S. Clearview Parkway
- November 27, 28 & 29 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Marrero Community and Senior Center – 1861 Ames Blvd.
- December 4, 5 & 6 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Veterans Memorial Plaza (the neutral ground in front of Lakeside Mall) – 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie
- December 11, 12 & 13 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Veterans Memorial Plaza (the neutral ground in front of Lakeside Mall) – 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie
- December 18, 19 & 20 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Westside South Shopping Center in front of Academy & Rouses – 64 W Bank Expressway in Gretna
Second Harvest Food Bank leads the fight against hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education, and disaster response. CASA Jefferson’s mission is to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect through volunteers advocating for safe, nurturing, and permanent homes for foster children in our community.
For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram(@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.
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