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Final week for Three O'Clock project meal distribution begins

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The Three O'clock Project is wrapping up their summer meal distributions in Acadiana.

Friday, August 7, will be the final day to receive a meal.

Executive Director Emily Chatelain says the organization has served more than 2.5 million meals since April.

"This has been a humbling experience for us at Three O'clock Project," she added. "The impact this has had on our communities - I know I cannot even begin to realize that."

The Free 7-day Grab & Go boxes will be distributed at the following locations:

Tuesday, August 4, (Lafayette)

  • St. Julien Park, Broussard - 8:30 am to 10:30 am
  • MLK Rec Center, Lafayette - 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Wednesday, August 5, (Acadia & Iberia)

  • West End Park, New Iberia - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
  • St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iota - 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Thursday, August 6, (St. Landry & Acadia)

  • New Zion Baptist Church, Eunice - 8:30 am to 10:30 am
  • Rice Festival Building, Crowley - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Opelousas Civic Center, Opelousas - 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Friday, August 7, (St. Landry & Acadia)

  • Sunset Community Center, Sunset - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
  • Frog Festival Pavilion, Rayne - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

All meals are for children 18 and under. Kids must be present during meal pick up.

"It was a pleasure serving our community," a Three O'Clock Project Facebook post reads. "We look forward to seeing y'all in Broussard, Crowley, New Iberia, Opelousas, Eunice, Iota, & Sunset this week!"

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