Mayor Godenot sent the money gathered from the Gumbo Society kiosks to the Second Harvest Food Bank in our sister city, New Orleans, from “the Virtual Community of New Toulouse.” He received the following letter in response:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
700 Edwards Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70123
(504) 734-1322
March 14, 2014
(RL Address)
Dear (RL Name):
Thank you for your gift of $130.00 made on your Visa to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana. With your help, we can end hunger in our community.
One in eight people in Louisiana is struggling with hunger. We are seeing more and more families that have to make impossible choices—choosing between paying the rent, mortgage or utilities, purchasing medication or putting food on the table.
As the largest hunger relief organization in Louisiana, Second Harvest serves approximately 263,000 people (including 82,000 children and 40,000 seniors) each year, providing nearly 22 million meals to those in need. Second Harvest works hard to make your contribution reach as many people as possible. Each dollar donated to Second Harvest provides a meal to feed an entire family of four.
We are grateful for your partnership in fighting hunger and feeding hope to hungry children, families and seniors in south Louisiana.
Once again, thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Natalie Jayroe
President & CEO
Visit the Second Harvest Food Bank site to learn more about its work and its mission.