CLEAN OUT YOUR FREEZER DAY

AUGUST 24, 2025!

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.

2025 Dates, times, and LOCATIONS below


Lake Charles DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 24 | 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

TBD


Thibodaux DROP-OFF LOCATION

TBD


Shreveport Drop-off Location


MONROE DROP-OFF LOCATIONs

TBD


NATCHITOCHES DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 23 | 8am-12pm

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

Saturday, August 23 | 11 am-1 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 24 | 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 24 | 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 24| 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

TBD


st. franscisville Dropoff location

August 24 | 1-4 pm

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

  • Audubon Market

    • 5452 Live Oak, Centre Dr, St Francisville,


New Orleans Drop-Off Location

August 24 | 10am-2 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

TBD


RUSTON DROP-OFF LOCATION

August 24 | 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 24 | 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 24 | 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

TBD


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