Louisiana nonprofit and school team up to combat childhood hunger

A South Louisiana nonprofit is making strides in the fight against hunger with support from a local school. The Three O'Clock Project, which delivers meals to children and families, has partnered with St. Luke's Episcopal Church and School to expand its reach. Together, they have provided food assistance to hundreds of families in recent months. The Three O'Clock Project has been serving meals to at-risk children and families for years, delivering millions since its founding. The organisation focuses on after-school and summer enrichment programmes, ensuring children receive nutritious food outside school hours. Currently, it supports around 460 families of four each week, totalling roughly 1,840 individuals.

St. Luke's Episcopal School has strengthened its ties with the project through service-learning efforts. In October, the school hosted a food drive, collecting 551 pounds of donations. Students also assembled 110 Thanksgiving meal kits for local families in need.

The partnership extends beyond food collections. St. Luke's families volunteered to deliver Christmas meal kits, further aiding the project's mission. The school plans to continue its support through ongoing food drives, hands-on service, and community engagement. The collaboration between St. Luke's and the Three O'Clock Project has already made a measurable difference. With millions of meals delivered over the years, the nonprofit continues to address hunger in South Louisiana. The school's involvement ensures that more families receive essential food support throughout the year.