LAFAYETTE, La. — Catholic Charities of Acadiana announced Tuesday the development of a new 13,000-square-foot building at 613 W. Simcoe Street in Lafayette, which will soon become the permanent home of the FoodNet Food Bank.
This project is part of the organization’s 50 Years of Serving Capital Campaign, commemorating five decades of compassion, service, and regional community impact, according to a spokesperson for Catholic Charities. It is being funded through campaign contributions, state capital outlay support, and a landmark multi-million dollar anonymous local donation—reflecting strong community investment in the future of food access in Acadiana. Groundbreaking is expected to take place this fall.
“We are strengthening our capacity to respond—not just to natural disasters, but to the everyday crisis of hunger,” said Ben Broussard, Chief of External Affairs for Catholic Charities of Acadiana. “This new facility is a critical investment in our mission and will ensure FoodNet Food Bank is prepared to serve Acadiana for years to come.”…