NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Partners of the 51st annual Bayou Classic have collaborated with Second Harvest Food Bank to combat food insecurity. Second Harvest officials announced the new Bayou Classic Food & Fun Drive initiative, created to help affected students and communities of Southern University and A&M College and Grambling State University. City of New Orleans prepares for 51st Annual Bayou Classic “One in 6 people in Louisiana experience food insecurity, and the communities of and around Southern University and Grambling State University are no exception,” said Second Harvest President & CEO Natalie Jayroe. Officials say the collaboration invites Bayou Classic fans, attendees and supporters to help fight hunger by donating nonperishable food items and making monetary contributions. “We are calling on students, alumni, and fans to help those who don’t know where their next meal is coming from," said Jayroe. To donate nonperishable items, drop them off at the collection bin in the lobbies of the Hilton Riverside and Hyatt Regency. The food can also be handed to Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers along the route of the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade. Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert returns Dec. 7 To donate money, the public can scan the QR codes available at the donation locations. All donations will be distributed directly to the communities of Southern, Grambling and those who need it the most. The universities will face off in the 51st annual Bayou Classic on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Caesars Superdome. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Bayou Classic, Second Harvest Food Bank partners to combat food insecurity Missing man's body found on roof of California business Very demure, very 2024: Why this TikTok term was declared word of the year by Dictionary.com Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: How to watch and stream Tank explodes, catches fire near GM facility in Michigan