Caring for St. Bernard
BY CURING HUNGER.
Located on the corner of St. Claude and Friscoville, we exist for the benefit of the great community of St. Bernard. Our desire is to eliminate hunger in our community by acquiring and distributing food to those who seek aid. We place great emphasis on serving our clients with dignity and respect, seen both in the food we serve and in the setting in which it is served.
34K
Pounds of Food Served in 2025 YTD
1100+
Volunteer Hours in 2025
264
Children Served Per Week Through Our Backpack Program
1900 +
Clients Served in 2025 YTD
Our Mission
The Community Center of St. Bernard is dedicated to ending food insecurity in our parish by providing nourishment, dignity, and hope—one neighbor, one meal, and one act of kindness at a time.
Our "Why".
At the Community Center of St. Bernard, our mission is to eliminate food insecurity in our Parish by providing consistent access to nutritious meals and essential resources. We believe no one should go hungry, and we work tirelessly to support families and individuals in need. Through community partnerships, food distributions, and outreach programs, we’re building a stronger, healthier St. Bernard. Together, we’re creating a future where everyone has a seat at the table.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Monetary donations play a crucial role in our fight against food insecurity in St. Bernard Parish. With the rising cost of food and the need to maintain essential operations like refrigeration, transportation, and staffing, financial support helps us stretch our resources further and serve more families. Your contribution allows us to purchase fresh, nutritious food and keep our programs running smoothly. Every dollar makes a difference in building a stronger, healthier community.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
2025 Blues, Brews, & BBQ
October 04, 2025
from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm at
Docville Farm, 5124 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet, LA 70092!
This is a family-friendly event with FREE admission featuring
great blues music, refreshing brews, and delicious BBQ.
All proceeds benefit the Community Center of St. Bernard
and all of the programs that it offers: the Food Pantry, the
Backpack Program, and the Hygiene Program.
Through these programs the Community Center of St. Bernard
feeds on average over 600 individuals a month and
250 students a week in our public schools
who do not have access to meals over the weekend.
2026 CRESCENT CITY CLASSIC
TBD
The "Run For It" Program is the Official Charity Program of the Crescent City Classic. The goal of the "Run For It" Program is to raise $1 million annually and serve the Greater New Orleans area needs. Each year, the Crescent City Fitness Foundation selects local charities to support and partner with for the 10k race.
![🎉 Sponsor Spotlight! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful to Edward Jones [Joey Nieto & Niko Tesvich] for their generous sponsorship of our 2025 Blues, Brews, & BBQ event! 💙🍻🔥
Thanks to their support, we’re one step closer to our mission of fighting food insecurity right here in St. Bernard Parish. Every dollar they’ve contributed goes directly toward providing food for our pantry and weekend meals for students in need through the Backpack Program.
Together, we’re making a difference — one meal, one child, one community at a time. 🙌
Please join us in thanking Edward Jones for standing with us in this important work! 💛
#BluesBrewsBBQ #ThankYouSponsor #StBernardStrong #BackpackProgram #FoodInsecurityEndsHere](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/545687493_1203652938472555_1743785140490837880_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=sFdAWBgvfuAQ7kNvwEM9wRk&_nc_oc=AdmcuyWwZz6cbQxslYU9cg05FQ9b14kkB_7JO7NtKSZBITpNY-FssUF61Cy5LkcceMU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Xmr-_dRYVQtmWw2zKW3oHg&oh=00_Afh-Kk_N7B6lYwe3xZLsb5N_yit1lA1XVAXpefwisS1h9g&oe=6917AFC6)
![🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to The Meraux Foundation! 🌟
We are beyond grateful to The Meraux Foundation [@docville.farm] for their incredible sponsorship of our 2025 Blues, Brews, & BBQ Event! 💙🍻🔥
Thanks to their support, we’re one step closer to our mission of fighting food insecurity right here in St. Bernard Parish. Every dollar they’ve contributed goes directly toward providing food for our pantry and weekend meals for students in need through the Backpack Program.
We also want to extend a special thank you for allowing us to host this year’s event at the breathtaking DocVille Farm. The beauty and spirit of the space truly reflect the heart of our community, and we couldn’t imagine a better place to come together for such an important cause.
Thank you, Meraux Foundation, for being a champion of compassion and community. 💛
#BluesBrewsBBQ #MerauxFoundation #DocVilleFarm #BackpackProgram #StBernardStrong #FoodInsecurityEndsHere #CommunityMatters](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/544982189_1203666461804536_7588059099377241305_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=vsvpQIi-ZuMQ7kNvwGd4vZu&_nc_oc=Adl_xHKvez7zEkd13MyFNUBuE9yU0OnWw5AzeEtLvK3bm5m0m_eD1jtgIoC210vaaaw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Xmr-_dRYVQtmWw2zKW3oHg&oh=00_AfhTm2YpzN85gQN7t2D9DGYTBIXWK7dQDlQsiUa8YV0YLg&oe=69178186)
