Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Pantry

08/31/2026

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Help shape Louisiana's future for older adults. Give us 20 minutes of your time and your meaningful input.
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Click on this link to complete the online survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIfEUBHYkoHW2JeMUdgvFpsJZEl5u9l342UXkVlfz-UIT5HA/viewform

Call the Caddo Council on Aging for more information! (318) 676-7900

08/31/2026

This is a good read.

📢 Secretary Rollins announced the Ranchers' First Initiative to rebuild the Great American Beef Herd!

Here are 5 key actions:

🐂 Retaining heifers via the new Beef Retention and National Deveolpment endorsement
🚨 Faster disaster recovery through expanded emergency & grassland programs
🥩 Protecting local processing to strengthen American supply chains
🇺🇸 Priority for domestic beef in federal spending
🤠 Supporting beginning & veteran ranchers to build the next generation

🔗 Details: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/08/31/secretary-rollins-announces-ranchers-first-initiatives-rebuild-great-american-beef-herd

08/31/2026

Folk's, the pantry phone line will be open tomorrow/Tuesday the 1st, at 12pm.

CSFP pick up starts at 10am.
If you are a CSFP client, we will register you for our 3rd Tuesday distribution (September 15th) when you come through for your CSFP box.

If you would like to volunteer to answer the phone and register clients, please let us know. We will gladly accept the help.

08/31/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉 Sherri Stevens, Elizabeth Ann Bartlett, Russell Little, Johnny Lonadier Jr., Georgia Kresta

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Tuesday, Sept 1st.
CSFP, see you then. 10am

08/31/2026

🌬️ Senior Fan Distribution has been extended through September 2, 2026!

Caddo Council on Aging continues to provide FREE fans to individuals who:

✔️ Are 60 years of age or older
✔️ Reside in Caddo Parish

Fans are available through September 2, 2026, at:

📍 1700 Buckner Street, Suite 240
Shreveport, LA 71101

📞 For more information, please call (318) 676-7900.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with seniors, family members, friends, and neighbors who may benefit from a fan. 💙☀️🌬️

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08/30/2026

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The following information was provided by the Caddo Council on Aging:

“Caddo Council on Aging is relocating its office to a new location.

During this transition, all Caddo Council on Aging services—including Meals on Wheels, Homemaker, Caregiver Respite, and other programs—will continue without interruption. Beginning September 3, 2026, assistance, inquiries, and information about available resources and services may be obtained by calling (318) 676-7900 or emailing [email protected].

08/30/2026

Tuesday, September 1st is our CSFP distribution. 10am.
Tuesday is also the first business day of the month which means it's your day to call in and register for our monthly USDA distribution. Our USDA distribution will be on Tuesday, September 15th. 10:00 a.m..
Please call 318-402-1661 to register your household. We are accepting new clients. Please call the same number for information.
318- 402-1661. The phone line will be open from 12pm to 5pm.
REMEMBER, COLD BAGS ARE MANDATORY. NO EXCEPTIONS. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON YOUR BUTTER BLESSING ON MONDAY. ❤️🤗