University Medical Center opens a new food pantry

Category: News, Community, Healthy Living, UMC, University Medical Center New Orleans
Posted on: Oct 15, 2026

UMC is proud to officially open the Heart & Harvest Pantry, a new initiative of UMC HEALS designed to provide nutrition, education, and supportive resources for UMC patients experiencing food insecurity. Hear more from Dr. Chancellor Donald and LaDana Williams below.

Learn more about UMC's Community Health Needs Assessment here.

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