Second Harvest Food Bank will host its first-ever Acadiana Duck Derby to help provide meals for children and families facing hunger in Acadiana. This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 3:00 p.m. at Moncus Park.

With the rising cost of food, energy, and other essentials, Acadiana Duck Derby is a chance for the entire community to participate and help neighbors in need.

“Every duck entered, Second Harvest helps provide up to 20 meals for a child or family in need in Acadiana,” said Paul Scelfo, Regional Director of Second Harvest Food Bank.  “Every duck represents one of our kind neighbors stepping up for families in crisis.”

This year, 15,000 $5 rubber ducks are available for a chance to win the grand prize of $5,000 and other great prizes. Each duck is assigned a unique race number and will be dropped into Wetland Pond at Moncus Park. The first 11 ducks to cross the finish line will be identified by the ducks’ unique race numbers and announced at the conclusion of the race. (Winners need not be present to win).

Lucky ducks are available for sponsorship for $5 each, $25 for a “Quack Pack” (6), $50 for a “Quacker’s Dozen” (12), or $100 for a “Flock of Ducks” (25) for a chance to win $5,000 or one of 10 other great prizes