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Holiday food drive aims to help hungry families across Acadiana
Holiday shoppers in Lafayette and across Acadiana can help fight hunger this season as Brookshire Grocery Co. launches its 45th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive , a longstanding source of support for local food banks and charitable organizations. The holiday fundraiser runs through Dec. 24 at participating Brookshire Grocery Co. stores, including Super 1 Foods locations in Lafayette and surrounding communities. Customers can donate at checkout via a keypad prompt, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits and food pantries serving families facing food insecurity. According to the company, the Spirit of Christmas Food Drive began in 1982 in partnership with the Rose City Kiwanis Club in Tyler, Texas. Through the years, the effort has expanded across the company's four-state footprint and now provides roughly 500,000 pounds of food annually to people in need. "For 45 years, Spirit of Christmas has been a meaningful way for our customers, partners and communities to come together and make a difference," Jerry LeClair, CEO of Brookshire Grocery Co. said. LeClair said every donation, regardless of size, helps provide food and hope to neighbors struggling during the holiday season. The company said the initiative aligns with the Brookshire Communities Foundation's work supporting hunger relief, education,
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Eat out, help those in need at Dine for the Diner on Thursday
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Acadiana diners can enjoy a meal and make a difference on Thursday, Nov. 12 with Dine for the Diner. More than 20 local restaurants will pledge 10% of their entire day’s proceeds to St. Joseph Diner, a traditional soup kitchen serving over 5,200 meals weekly to neighbors facing hunger and homelessness.
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Longtime columnist Jan Risher finds humor and meaning in everyday life
Jan Risher was working in public relations when she attended a retreat in 2010 and the discussion turned to dreams. Risher shared how in a dream she attended a journalism conference and kept explaining to people that she was no longer working for a newspaper. The exercise prompted an unexpected...
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Bingo is making a comeback with younger crowds. This Lafayette bar is part of the trend.
Wednesday nights at the Yard Goat in Lafayette have become a destination for bingo players looking for more than a traditional game. Xtreme Bar Bingo combines music, friendly competition and prizes ranging from electronics to cash jackpots. The Bertrand Drive beer garden introduced the nationwide entertainment program in February after...