Initiative Spotlight

Service Project 2024: Strengthening the Community Through Service

LWCC completed its fourth annual Louisiana Loyal Service Project in 2024, bringing employees and Baton Rouge-area agents together for volunteerism supporting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

September 17, 2024

Event Recap

In September, 61 dedicated volunteers, made up of LWCC employees and agent partners, came together to support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Together, they contributed over 200 volunteer hours assembling over 900 boxes of more than 29,000 lbs. of food, making a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger in our community. These collective efforts helped ensure that those most in need in the Baton Rouge area have access to essential food and resources.

The Need for Action

Hunger and food insecurity continue to be pressing challenges across Louisiana, with an estimated 683,110 residents—many of them children and seniors—facing uncertainty about their next meal. Food banks and community organizations work tirelessly to bridge this gap, but the need for volunteerism and support remains urgent. The Louisiana Loyal Service Project’s in-person volunteer opportunities, in-office food drives, and direct donations provide the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank much needed support for them to meet the needs of their 11 parish service area.

"LWCC’s purpose is to help Louisiana thrive, and we believe volunteerism is a powerful way to activate that purpose,” said Seth Irby, LWCC, SVP, Chief Strategy Officer. “Small actions that we can take together add up to meaningful change. The Louisiana Loyal Service Project is how we model corporate volunteerism, and our hope is that other businesses across the state feel inspired to use their resources and time for the betterment of their community.”    

WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING

Employees find a deeper purpose in making a difference within the community.

“I’m proud to work for a company that is dedicated in its purpose and shows it by providing employees with opportunities, like the Service Project, to encourage them to take action and be a part of bettering our state and communities.”

Cody Dickinson

VP, Information Technology

"Being a part of the Louisiana Loyal Service Project has been a rewarding experience. LWCC has given me the chance to support our community and make a difference in the lives of others. I’m proud to be part of a company that values giving back and creates opportunities to do so."

Robert Blackwell

Claims Account Specialist

“Through participating and volunteering at the local food bank I’m reminded of how small actions can make a big difference. And as a newer employee, I was happy to be provided an opportunity to engage with colleagues in a meaningful way.”

Meghna Chitturi

Service Innovation Designer

“The service project provided an opportunity to step away from my day-to-day tasks to do something that has such an impact on the community. My coworkers and I jumped right into it, creating a system and getting to work, all the while having a great time.”

Cherish Netter

Underwriter

A lasting impact on Louisiana

Roughly one in seven Louisianans struggle to provide a healthy meal for themselves or their household. In Baton Rouge and beyond, the effects of chronic hunger ripple through every aspect of life, impacting physical health, educational outcomes, and economic opportunities. The 2024 Louisiana Loyal Service Project aimed to combat food insecurity and increase access to nutrition for the region’s most vulnerable residents.

61 volunteers

LWCC employees and agent partners came together to volunteer over 200 total hours at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

24,667 meals

Participants in the 2024 Louisiana Loyal Service Project packed over 900 boxes, which equals over 24,000 meals for families in the Capital Region.

$5,000 donation

A donation of $5,000 was made by LWCC to support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank as part of this year’s project.

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