Grambling State University Dining responds in hurricane aftermath

Hurricane Laura swept through Lincoln Parish on August 27, leaving many without power and damaged homes.

Grambling State University and dining partner Sodexo Magic quickly responded to partner with the City of Grambling and the local fire department to feed the community.

Led by Sodexo Magic General Manager Alan Johnson, Executive Chef James Fulton, Resident Dining Director Nicole Honore, Mayor Edward Jones, the Grambling Fire Department, and local volunteers, over 400 community members were served meals.

The Sodexo Magic team also provided late night snacks to Grambling University students, and fed university faculty and staff who were without power.

Meals were prepared in a temporary mobile kitchen as the main dining hall is undergoing state-of-the-art renovations. Due to COVID-19, a safe work flow was established and maintained.

“After sitting back and reflecting on the week, it feels really good to be involved in partnerships where everybody’s best interest is everybody’s business,” said General Manager Alan Johnson. “It feels so good to be involved in the community I serve.”

For information about Grambling State University Dining, visit https://gram.sodexomyway.com.