BATON ROUGE - Community members were invited to take part in a blood drive and jambalaya fundraiser to benefit Sergeant Caleb Eisworth, who was injured in a crash that officials say was an intentional targeting. 

The fundraiser took place at the Baton Rouge Police Department headquarters at 9000 Airline Highway starting at 9 a.m. Jambalaya lunches were served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., but the BRPD said it was out of jambalaya in less than an hour.

Dana Vidrine was in line early and got a couple of plates.

"We're here to support the police; they do so much for our community and it's just a shame that someone had to go through what this policeman did," she said.

Several law enforcement agencies cooked large batches of jambalaya to fill 1,800 plates. 

Police Chief T.J. Morse is asking the community for continued prayer as Eisworth is "still in the woods" and is thankful for their support for law enforcement.

Eisworth is listed to be in critical condition but is reportedly showing signs of improvement. 

Gad Black allegedly struck Sgt. Caleb Eisworth along Joor Road on Monday, critically injuring the officer. Arrest records indicate that Black had a "deep-rooted hatred" of law enforcement. His family has since issued a statement apologizing to Eisworth's family and asking for peace and clarity.