The 2011 Food for Families Food Drive in Ville Platte was a success, according to Gene Fontenot, chairman of the local food drive. The drive collected just over 5 tons of food which is slightly less than last year. However the drive collected more money, a little over $2000. All of the donations will be used to help the needy at the Christian Care and Share Center. Fontenot would like to thank everyone who made donations and to all of the volunteers who worked during the day during the drive.