SHREVEPORT, La. — Long lines stretched across multiple sites in Caddo Parish on Saturday as residents waited to receive holiday food donations distributed through a partnership between the Caddo Parish Commission and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.

The parish handed out thousands of boxes filled with groceries ahead of Thanksgiving. Commission President Stormy Gage-Watts said the turnout underscores the level of need in the community.

“It’s very unfortunate that people are worrying about how they’re going to eat each and every day,” Gage-Watts said. “This is the time that we have to look within our budgets to see how we can better assist our citizens.”

Other commissioners echoed concerns about rising food costs. “Times are hard, and food is more expensive than ever. The prices don

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