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Food commodities to be distributed today
Total Community Action Inc. will distribute donated food commodities to needy families under the Food Assistance Program for Orleans Parish residents today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of items will be available for distribution.
Commodities will be given on a first-come, first served basis to people with blue commodity cards at the following locations:
-- Central City EOC, 2020 Jackson Ave.; 504.524.3484.
-- Algiers Fischer Community Center, 1111 Newton St.; 504.366.6321.
-- St. Bernard Community Center, 3233 1/2 St. Bernard Ave.; 504.945.0011.
-- Desire Florida Area Community Council, 2014 Caffin Ave.; 504.942.1472.
Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. Anyone alleging discrimination may file a written or verbal complaint within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory action with Total Community Action Inc. at 2020 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113 or by calling 504.524.1383.
The distribution of food items is a joint effort of TCA, Second Harvest and The City of New Orleans. For information, contact TCA at 504.524.1383.
