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For Immediate Release

Release Date: 03/31/2017

Commodity List April 2017 for Eligible Certified Families

According to information from the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Division of Human Development & Services/Office of Social Services in conjunction with the Greater Baton Rouge Parish Food Bank low income families who have been certified eligible for the April 2017 Needy Family Food Distribution Program may pick up their commodity food from their commodity site at the time listed.

The Commodity Program began in 1981 to help needy persons by distributing to them surplus food products. Currently, the needy family food distribution program serves approximately 2,000 low income families in East Baton Rouge Parish. Families interested in applying for the needy family food distribution program should contact the distribution sites nearest their home. More information can be obtained by telephoning DHDS/Office of Social Services at (225) 358-4561.

The DHDS/Office of Social Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex or disabilities.

Any person alleging discrimination may file a written or verbal complaint within 180 days of the alleged discrimination action with us.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM
Auxiliary aids and services are available
Upon request to individuals with disabilities
Louisiana Relay Services
1-800-947-5277

East Baton Rouge Commodity Distribution Date:

Date & Location & Time

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Rural Program
6736 Rollins Road
Zachary, Louisiana 70791
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m
1:00p.m.-3:00p.m

The Center
2271 Mason Ave
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Central Fire Station
11646 Sullivan Road
Central, Louisiana 70718
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chaneyville Community Center
13211 Jackson Road
Zachary, Louisiana 70791
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Charles R. Kelly Center
3535 Riley Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Elm Street Apartment
4250 Elm Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Jewel Newman Community Center
2012 Central Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 6, 2017
Alsen Community Center
2013 Central Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jewel J. Newman Community Center
2013 Central Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Martin Luther King Community Center
4000 Gus Young
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sharlo I
4975 Alvin Dark Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810
11:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Friday, April 7, 2017
Alsen Community Center
2013 Central Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Assisi
7585 Bishop Ott Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Calasis House
7545 Bishop Ott Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Chateau Louis
7565 Bishop Ott
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sharlo II
1808 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70820
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ville St. Francis
7575 Bishop Ott Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806


Monday , April 10, 2017
Leo S. Butler Community Center
950 East Washington Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.