FMOL Health Commits $200,000 to Support Local Food Pantries in Mississippi and Louisiana
October 30, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA — FMOL Health has announced a $200,000 donation to help combat food insecurity in both Mississippi and Louisiana. The contribution will be divided equally, with $100,000 supporting food banks in Mississippi and $100,000 benefiting food pantries in Louisiana. In an act of generosity, the Louisiana donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by First Lady Sharon Landry’s foundation, amplifying the impact for communities in need.
“Our healing ministry goes beyond the walls of our hospitals, reaching into the heart of our communities,” said E.J. Kuiper, President and CEO of FMOL Health. “By providing critical nutrition resources, we uphold our mission and encourage others to join us in supporting those most vulnerable, especially during challenging times.”
FMOL Health’s $100,000 donation to the Love One Louisiana Foundation will be matched by the First Lady’s foundation, doubling the total support to $200,000 for families facing food insecurity across the Bayou state. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to combating hunger and ensuring access to healthy food for children, seniors, and families.
“The Love One Louisiana Foundation is proud to partner with FMOL Health to support food banks across Louisiana,” said Sharon Landry, First Lady of Louisiana. “Together, we’re helping meet a real and urgent need by making sure families have access to the food and resources they deserve.”
In Mississippi, the $100,000 donation will be directed to Stewpot Community Services, a vital partner in the fight against hunger. Stewpot serves approximately 700 underserved individuals each month through its pantry, Community Kitchen, and Meals on Wheels program for homebound seniors.
FMOL Health | St. Dominic also operates the Sister Trinita Community Clinic within Stewpot’s footprint, delivering free primary care to low-income families and those experiencing homelessness. This support is especially critical as potential disruptions to SNAP benefits threaten food access for nearly 384,800 Mississippians.
Research shows that partnerships between hospitals and food pantries help stabilize patient health markers, including blood pressure and blood sugar levels, by improving access to nutritious foods. FMOL Health continues to invite team members, patients, and community members to join these efforts through donations, food drives, and volunteer service.
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About the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhs.org.