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Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in Louisiana

Search for food assistance throughout Louisiana, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 60 approved listings in Louisiana
Cities Represented 33 deduped city pages with listings
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The Shepherd's Market

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Baton Rouge, LA 230 Renee Drive
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Shepherd's Market is a client-choice food pantry serving the hungry and needy in south Baton Rouge. The pantry is open every Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Doors to the pantry open one...

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HOPE Ministries - Client Choice Food Pantry

Free groceries Senior food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Baton Rouge, LA 4643 Winbourne Ave.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Roughly 15,000 duplicated people are fed each year through HOPE's Client Choice Food Pantry. The grocery store setting creates an atmosphere of dignity by allowing clients to select food that meets the nutritional and health needs of their...

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St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room

Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Baton Rouge, LA 220 St. Vincent de Paul Dr.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international, non-profit, charitable organization that has a rich history of service to the needy of our community. Our mission, through person-to-person contact, mass feeding, sheltering and other...

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Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Baton Rouge, LA 10600 S. Choctaw Dr.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

We service short-term, unmet food needs of individuals in the Greater Baton Rouge area through existing or social service providers, churches/synagogues and other organizations. Our mission is to feed the hungry in Baton Rouge and the surro...

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Acadiana C.A.R.E.S.

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Lafayette, LA 809 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The mission of Acadiana CARES is to address the issues associated with the HIV/AIDS pandemic and provide education and services for HIV prevention and care for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The Food Bank provides food and nutr...

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ASSIST Agency - Crowley

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Crowley, LA 11 N. Parkerson Ave.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The mission of the ASSIST Agency is to raise the standard of living and improve the quality of life for low-income individuals, families, and communities in Southwestern Louisiana. The ASSIST Agency carries out its mission through a variety...

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ASSIST Agency Outreach Office - Jefferson Davis Parish

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Jennings, LA 107 E. Nezpique
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The mission of the ASSIST Agency is to raise the standard of living and improve the quality of life for low-income individuals, families, and communities in Southwestern Louisiana. The ASSIST Agency carries out its mission through a variety...

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ASSIST Agency Outreach Office - Outreach Office - Vermilion Parish

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Abbeville, LA 407 Charity Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The mission of the ASSIST Agency is to raise the standard of living and improve the quality of life for low-income individuals, families, and communities in Southwestern Louisiana. The ASSIST Agency carries out its mission through a variety...

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Calvary Baptist@Bayou Chicot - Food for Seniors/Food for Families

Free groceries Senior food assistance Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Ville Platte, LA 1059 Calvary Baptist Rd
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

We here at Calvary Baptist Church, we are excited to be able to offer you and your family an affordable opportunity for fresh groceries every month. We strongly believe in adding value to people's lives through community service projects. W...

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Covenant Christian Worship Center - Soup Kitchen

Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Columbia, LA 4960 Hwy 4 East
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

CCWC soup kitchen will be open the last Thursday of every month from 6 - 8 pm. We are open to those that receive food stamps, SSI, low-income families, homeless and etc. If you or anyone you know needs a hot meal please come and enjoy good...

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Disch-Declouet Social Service Center

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
New Iberia, LA 432 Bank Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Disch-Declouet Social Service Center, a non-profit organization, serves the poor and needy of Iberia parish with immediate assistance for critical and basic human needs. The assistance is provided without a waiting period and without ch...

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First Assembly of God - Youngsville Food Pantry

Free groceries Drive-through food distribution Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Youngsville, LA 3555 Verot School Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

First Assembly is home to the Youngsville Food Pantry; servicing Youngsville, Broussard, and South Lafayette. We help participate in the annual "Food for Families" and "Stamp Out Hunger" food drives, as well as partnering with other busines...

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Louisiana FAQ

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Where can I find free food in Louisiana?

Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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Abbeville (1) Alexandria (5) Arabi (1)

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Baton Rouge (4) Benton (1) Brusly (1) Bunkie (1)

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Calhoun (1) Columbia (1) Covington (1) Crowley (1)

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Denham Springs (2) Dequincy (1)

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Hammond (2) Houma (1)

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Jennings (1) Jonesboro (1)

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Lafayette (4) Lake Charles (3) Livingston (1)

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Mandeville (1) Monroe (3) Morgan City (1)

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New Iberia (2) New Orleans (7)

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Raceland (1)

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Shreveport (2) Slidell (1)

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Thibodaux (1)

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Vidalia (1) Ville Platte (2)

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Walker (1)

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Youngsville (1)

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