NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Big Red Box Program is a barrier free food pantry in at risk and demographically diverse communities started by local nonprofit Gladewaves. By working with small neighborhood churches and organizations, the program provides a place where the community can work together to meet the food needs of their neighborhood.
During the month of December, Gladewaves is hosting a “Light up the Box” event at all eight of the Big Red Box locations. Ashley Bateman, owner of NOLA Flora will decorate each of the Big Red Boxes on different days throughout the month, and Gladewaves will distribute 200 hot meals* to the community to celebrate.
Listed below is the date and time of each Lighting:
Dec. 1 – Second District Police Station
3401 Broadway St, Noon
*Hot meals will be distributed
Dec. 2 – Our Lady of Prompt Succor
2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette, 1 pm
*Hot meals will be distributed
Dec. 7 – St Philip’s Episcopal Church
3643 Aurora Dr, Noon
Dec. 8 – St Rita Catholic Church
2729 Lowerline St, 11 am
*Hot meals will be distributed
Dec. 9 – Kids of Excellence Center
3301 Higgins Blvd, 2 pm
*Hot meals will be distributed
Dec. 14 – Church of the Annunciation
4505 S. Claiborne, Noon
Dec. 15 – St Mark’s Episcopal
3245 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, Noon
Dec. 16 – Trinity Community Center
3908 Joliet St, 11 am
*Hot meals will be distributed
For sponsorship opportunities, businesses are encouraged to contact Gladewaves at janie@gladeswave.org.
