CLEAN OUT YOUR FREEZER DAY

18,251 lbs in 2024!

Every year, we set up statewide drop-off locations where EVERYONE can drop off ALL properly packaged and labeled frozen goods. This goes beyond just protein, and we collected 18,251 lbs on August 18, 2024!

Properly packaged means labeled and dated. The food bank won't take items that they can’t identify. Vacuumed sealed or from a professional processor are best.

Items do need to be frozen and will be placed in our volunteer's ice chests upon drop off. No need to leave personal ice chests with us. 

Our drop-off locations are hosted by volunteer organizations, such as processors, restaurants, families, small businesses, shelters, kitchens, and more.

If you’d like to host a drop-off location in your region, please contact julie@h4hla.org, or fill out the form at the bottom of page.

2024 LOCATIONS below

(2025 Date TBD)

Lake Charles DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to Abraham’s Tent.

  • Pathology Lab Parking Lot

    • Lake Street Entrance. 830 Bayou Pines West

houma DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank and distributed to the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church Food Bank.

  • Rouses Market

    • 1410 St. Charles

Thibodaux DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank and distributed to the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church Food Bank.

  • Rouses Market

    • 204 N. Canal

Shreveport Drop-off Location

August 12-16 | 8am-3pm

All items collected will be donated to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana and distributed to their local agencies.

  • Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana

    • 285 Mt. Zion Rd., Shreveport, 71106

MONROE DROP-OFF LOCATIONs

August 14-16 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

All items collected will be donated to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana and distributed to their local agencies.

  • Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana

    • 4600 Central Avenue, Monroe

NATCHITOCHES DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 17 | 8 am - 12 pm

All items collected will be donated to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and distributed to their local agencies, including Natchitoches Council on Aging

  • Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging

    • 1016 Keyser Avenue

natchez DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 24 | 11 am-2 pm

All items collected will be donated to the The Stewpot and Catholic Charities

  • Natchez Sports Center

    • 305 Sgt. Prentiss Drive

ACADIANA Drop-off Locations

August 18 | 10 am-3 pm

All items collected will be donated to The Refinery Mission.

  • Lafayette- UL Cajun Field, 2351 W. Congress St

  • Opelousas- Giles Nissan, 4383 I-49 Service Rd

  • Youngsville-First Assembly of God, 3555 Verot School Rd

  • Eunice- Eunice Fire Station, 100 Park Avenue

clinton Drop-off Location

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and will be distributed to their local agencies.

  • Red Boot Deli, 12430 St. Helena St, Clinton  

Greater Baton Rouge area Drop-off Locations

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and will be distributed to their local agencies.

  • Bowie Outfitters, 8630 Perkins Rd

  • CCA Louisiana, 12241 Industriplex

  • Baton Rouge Fire Department, 835 Sharp Rd

  • Baton Rouge Fire Department, 5758 Claycut

  • Central Fire Department, 11646 Sullivan Rd

  • St. George Fire Department, 7027 Antioch Rd

  • St. George Fire Department, 9214 Jefferson Highway

  • St. George Fire Department, 16415 George O’Neal Lane

  • Zachary Fire Department, 4525 Main Street

  • Cabela’s, 2200 W Cabela's Pkwy, Gonzalez,

  • Bass Pro Shops, 175 Bass Pro Blvd, Denham Springs

Covington DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 17 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank and distributed to New Orleans Mission.

  • Bergeron’s Boudin & Cajun Meats

    • 1102 N. Hwy 190, Covington, LA 70433

st. franscisville Dropoff location

August 17 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to the West Feliciana Food Pantry

Pat’s Hardware

  • 7666 US-61

New Orleans Drop-Off Location

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank and distributed to New Orleans Mission.

  • Puglia’s Sporting Goods

    • 1925 Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Slidell Drop-Off Location

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank and distributed to New Orleans Mission.

  • Rouses Market

    • 1644 Gause Blvd

RUSTON DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana and distributed to their local agencies.

  • Dubach Deer Factory & Smokehouse

    • 599 Hwy 167, Dubach, LA

Alexandria DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to Food Bank of Central Louisiana.

  • Red River Bank

    • 1412 Centre Court Dr.

  • Giles Hyundai

    • 3220 S MacArthur Drive

Marksville DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to Washington St. Hope Center

  • Juneau’s Cajun Meats

    • 6880 Highway 4552

WINNFIELD DROP-OFF LOcation

August 18 | 1-4 pm

All items collected will be donated to Winnfield Council on Aging & Louisiana and Adult Teen Challenge

  • Winnfield Farmer’s Market

    • Corner of W. Main Street and St. John St.

Can’t make it on Clean Out Your Freezer Day? Contact your local food bank and schedule a time to drop off your protein!


Contact Julie Grunewald:
Phone: (225) 937-7422
Email: julie@h4hla.org