S.A.R.D.I.
Family & Human Sciences
SARDI’s Family & Human Sciences and Extension department focuses on reaching families and giving them the resources needed to help strengthen them. With research-based programming that addresses nutrition, health and wellness, community and economic development, emergency preparedness, financial literacy, and mental health. Key aspects include:
Second Harvest Food Bank: Makin' Groceries
SecondHarvest Food Bank is bringing quality groceries to underserved and at-risk communities. The Makin' Groceries Mobile Market is designed to assist areas known as food deserts by providing fresh produce at discounted prices.
The mobile grocery store has several pop-up shops throughout Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Landry, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, and Vermillion parishes. The pop-uptimes vary, but the market is usually open from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Produce is sourced from local farms as much as possible to help Acadiana farmers continue their craft. Second Harvest aims to help the community in as many ways as possible.
Healthy St. Landry Alliance
- Healthy St. Landry was established to create an alliance of community partners who will engage, empower, and educate St. Landry Parish residents for an improved and sustained quality of life.
- Nutritional information is provided along with healthy cooking food demonstrations for citizens.
- Autism Awareness
- Elderly Awareness
- Men’s Mental Health Workshop
Family Management - Finance & Health Literacy
- Increase Health Practices amongst males
- Improve Family Health and Wealth Practices
- Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake
- Reduce Medical Costs
- Reduce Childhood Obesity
- Improve Family Budgeting
- Financial Aid Assistance/College Readiness
- Homeownership Guidance
- Mental Health Awareness
- Starting and Maintaining Businesses
- Teen Entrepreneurship and Pitch Competition
Emergency Preparedness:
- Prepare families for all disasters occurring in Louisiana
- Assist families in creating a plan that enables them to be safe during disasters.
For more information, please contact:
Stacey P. Nevills, MPA
Extension Educator, St. Landry/Evangeline Parishes
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (SARDI) | 1209 Diesi Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
