Martha Merrick, speaking for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana during the citizens comment period, thanked Caddo Parish commissioners for their partnership on a food distribution event that, she said, fed more than 3,000 families in a single day.

Merrick told the commission the distribution provided approximately $150,000 worth of food to families, which she said amounted to enough food for 450,000 meals and had a minimum retail value of $285,000. "I am here representing the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana...we fed over 3,000 families in one day," she said, adding appreciation for the commission’s support and volunteers.

The chair and commissioners thanked Merrick and the food bank and noted the partnership and interest in future events.

What’s next
Merrick expressed hope the group could repeat the event; commissioners and staff acknowledged the gratitude and signaled ongoing support for similar distributions.

Attribution
Comments and figures in this article are drawn verbatim from the commission's transcript and the speaker's three-minute public comment.