In and around the city of Lafayette, La., just about everyone is cooking to raise money for hurricane victims. In my hometown of St. Martinville, I followed the aroma of barbecued sausage to our local volunteer fire department. Large grills were fired up and area residents lined up to pay $5.00 for po’boys. Elsewhere I found big cauldrons of chicken and sausage gumbo simmering over butane burners. Locals queued up to buy small bowls at $2.00 per. Funds were being raised to help families who were displaced to Acadiana. Schools, civic groups, as well as local business owners are getting in the act. If nothing else, south Louisiana residents can be depeneded upon to feed those who need.

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