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Serving New Orleans with Heart and Purpose

Faith moves us beyond our doors and into the vibrant community of New Orleans. Guided by shared values of dignity, humility, and justice, we work hand-in-hand with local partners and families to build a stronger, more connected city for everyone.

TRINITY LOAVES AND FISHES (TLF)

Trinity Loaves & Fishes (TLF), celebrated 20 years of service in 2026, having begun in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Over the years, TLF has grown from a simple bag lunch ministry into a broader meal program serving New Orleans through multiple food initiatives. In 2025, TLF provided 65,500 meals through bagged lunches, hot meals, snacks for summer camps and afterschool programs, and meals delivered directly to those living in unhoused communities. This tremendous accomplishment was only possible because of the faithful support of our volunteers, fundraising and grant efforts, and all who believe in the dignity and worth of every person we serve.

Feeding New Orleans

TLF continues to center its work around two core meal programs, daily brown bag lunches and a hot food service on Thursdays, serving 65,500 meals annually and supported by about 40 to 50 volunteers, contributing more than 13,000 hours of service each year.

Community Partners

TLF continued to expand its community partnerships in 2025 through collaborations with the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), NOLA Club House, Raphael Village, and Laurel Senior Living. TLF serves 22 partner sites with 27 weekly deliveries.

Unique Fundraising

TLF has continued to grow its financial support through new fundraising events such as the Fighting Hunger Swiftly raffle (raising $44,250), the New Orleans Mahjong Classic (raising $50,000 in 2026), as well as generous contributions from grants, family foundations, parishioners, and community members.

Trinity Educational Enrichment Program (TEEP)

Since 1966, a summer at TEEP has inspired children to learn – academically, socially and spiritually. Throughout six weeks, campers are served a nourishing breakfast and a hot lunch daily, and attend morning classes in Science, Math, Language Arts, Art and Music. TEEP preschoolers focus on age appropriate academic readiness. Each core curriculum shares a theme for the summer, and activities vary from hands-on activities to reading and writing, using manipulative materials, and computers. Afternoon activities include guest speakers, field trips, swimming lessons and other organized recreation such as dance, yoga, and drama. The program is built on five core values: Respect, Restraint, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Redemption. Students return to school after a summer in TEEP with a new love for and interest in learning.

Restorative Justice

The current priority of Trinity's Restorative Justice Committee is to partner with organizations dedicated to restorative justice and to identify opportunities for parishioners to provide volunteer assistance and other support. These local non-profits include Cafe Reconcile, Ubuntu Village, the Center for Restorative Approaches, Innocence Project New Orleans, the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, and more. More recently, this committee connected with the Youth Empowerment Project to start a business internship program at Trinity, and hosted listening sessions on topics like juvenile justice and immigration.