Blue Monday Community Meal Program

In response to the current health crisis, the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation has assisted in developing small business and community support services.  

How does it work?

Step 1- Member business or sponsor identifies amount they would like to donate

Step 2- ULEDF Executive Director contacts a local restaurant that is in the downtown or upper Lafayette territory, which includes St.Landry and Acadia Parishes

Step 3- restaurant owner identifies their Blue-Plate Special and pick-up times

Step 4- Love of People administrative team contacts local musicians, artist, service industry workers and beauticians to sign up for free meals distributed by the participating restaurant

Overview:

The goal of Love of People non-profit is to provide much needed assistance to people who have lost their jobs due to Federally mandated closures.  

The goal of Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation is to generate funds/sponsorships for local restaurants.

Our initiative began March 30, 2020.  Participating restaurants comprises Rock n Bowl (ULEDF member), Taco Sisters, Laura’s 2, Chris’s Po’boys and Broaddus Burgers. We have also partnered with Project Feed the Frontline developed by Gerald Greunig and Dustin Cravins.  Currently, we have provided approximately 1200 meals

If you choose to donate:

Your business or organization will be featured as a mission supporter on both ULEDF and LOP websites and social media platforms.  We also provide a number of marketing opportunities and have adapted to creatively and responsibly operating in post-pandemic times.  

Your sponsorship dollars at work:

Your donation to Love of People non- profit is 100% tax deductible. Restaurants have provided 4 course to-go meals ranging from  $10-$12/meal. Our goal is to have 3 local restaurants providing community 50-100 meals/week. Example: 

Serve 150-300 people/week -      150 people= $1750

300 people= $3500

Please indicate your donation amount: ____________________________________

Company name: ______________________________________________________

Company Representative:  ______________________________________________

Contact Information:    cell: __________________________

            email:_________________________

May Love of People and Upper Lafayette promote your company’s support of our Community Meal Program?

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Please feel free to contact me directly at 337.852.2797

Thank you for your support,

John Williams Executive Director