Photos by Marc Pagani Photography

A collaborative initiative focused on food equity and nutrition education for local culture bearers.

Launched in 2020, Makin’ Groceries provided weekly, home-delivered care packages of nutritious groceries, prepared meals, community health education materials, and lagniappe to over 100 elderly and medically vulnerable cultural elders and their families.

Led and produced by a network of local musicians, community health workers, volunteers, and local businesses the program was designed in collaboration with those served to show gratitude and admiration for their profound influence on our local culture.

What began during the pandemic as a means of working to ensure food security and help sustain culture bearers, evolved to address gaps in food equity and nutrition education, while remaining a constant health resource.

With dedicated and strategic effort, combined with community support, Makin’ Groceries ensured local culture bearers had access to healthy food, and felt safe, mentally healthy, and cared for every week. Please help us honor, appreciate, and protect the creators, preservers, and perpetuators of New Orleans music and culture by donating today.