via New Orleans City Council District “D” Councilmember Jared Brossett is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank and St. Mary of the Angels Church to host a food pantry for residents and families experiencing food insecurity or hardships due to...
By Jesse Baum, Gentilly Messenger On a warm and humid Sunday afternoon, residents of Edgewood Park gathered on Peoples Street by the underpass to pick up litter together. A mixture of candy wrappers, flattened cans, cigarette cartons, broken glass, tattered...
New this month is a virtual exhibit that shows how New Orleans has benefited from Black leadership and engagement since the 19th Century. Hancock Whitney and the Amistad Research Center at Tulane have partnered to present this curated collection, entitled...
Events / Good Works / schools / Social Action
by Tyree Worthy · Published January 15, 2021 · Last modified January 14, 2021
via InspireNOLA InspireNOLA will host their community “Inspire to Serve: MLK Food Giveaway” drive-thru this Saturday, Jan. 16 at Pierre A. Capdau Charter School, 5800 St. Roch Ave. While supplies last, each vehicle will receive one turkey and a bag...
Kayla Peterson is a 13-year-old girl from New Orleans battling aplastic anemia, a rare disorder in which the body stops producing enough new blood cells. To date, Kayla has needed 55 transfusions. The Blood Center is holding a blood drive...
Arts, books, and music / Fundraisers / Good Works / Photo Story
by Tyree Worthy · Published December 11, 2020
photos by Tyree Worthy Hollywood Thrift is the annual fundraiser sale for ricRACK, a sewing and textile recycling non-profit in New Orleans. ricRACK curates the collection of men’s, women’s, and kid’s clothing, costumes, and accessories donated from local film, television,...
Advertiser's Message / Arts, books, and music / Events / Good Works
by Tyree Worthy · Published December 9, 2020
ricRACK is proud to announce another weekend of shopping for a cause with the return of HOLLYWOOD THRIFT (Dec. 10-13). This is a chance to take home wardrobe pieces from TV shows and films like “GIRLS,” “Claws,” “The Highwaymen,” and...
Architectural Drawings Virtual Showcase Enjoy the unique architecture of the city of New Orleans through a series of archival drawings spanning from 1790 to 1930, which will be released as PowerPoint presentations. Diversity Explore the collection of our varied notaries...
City Government / COVID-19 / Food and Drink / Good Works
by Gentilly Messenger · Published September 3, 2020
District D Councilman Jared Brossett continues to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank and St. Mary of the Angels Church to host a free food pantry at 3501 N. Miro for individuals and families impacted by COVID-19. The next food...
Controversy / Events / Featured / Good Works / Politics / Social Action
by Gentilly Messenger · Published September 3, 2020
Protests and demonstrations calling for social justice have continued across the country for months now, including here in New Orleans. Every night, groups in neighborhoods throughout the city come together at 6 p.m. on-the-dot to silently kneel, sit or stand...
COVID-19 / Events / Good Works
by Tyree Worthy · Published August 5, 2020 · Last modified August 4, 2020
from New Orleans City Council District “D” Councilmember Jared C. Brossett continues to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank, various churches, community groups, and education centers to provide relief to those affected by COVID-19. The food pantries planned for this...
After today’s event with Second Harvest Food Bank, District D’s Councilmember Jared Brossett will hold another free food pantry this Monday, June 15, at Abundant Life Tabernacle Church, 1701 Franklin Ave. This pantry will be walk-up only and last from...
