Hungry America A Project of the Kelly’s Kitchen Food Security Network

Back to the search

Food programs in Louisiana

15 programs, listed by name. Hours and services change, so call or check the program’s website before you go.

  1. Christian Service

    Food Pantry

    Address
    2346 Levy Street, Shreveport, LA 71103
    Phone
    318-221-4857
    Hours
    Hospitality House serves cooked breakfast every day from 8:00am to 10:00am and lunch every day from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Open every day except Christmas.
    Who can get food
    Unknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines for accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The Christian Service offers meals 364 days a year and offers other resources such as clothing and emergency financial assistance."

    FB: @ChristianService

  2. EBR Lotus Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    1701 Main St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    Phone
    225-923-8000
    Hours
    Unknown at this time.
    Who can get food
    Client must be 60 years or older or disabled. Fill out "Service Application" on website or call ahead.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines for accessibility. Transportation is available to those with disabilities.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The Lotus Pantry is a senior-focused free food pantry designed to combat senior hunger in East Baton Rouge Parish.

    FB: @EastBatonRougeCouncilonAging(EBRCOA)

  3. Family REACH Alliance

    Wrap Around Services

    Address
    23464 S. Robin Road, Mandeville LA 70448
    Phone
    985-201-7221
    Hours
    Unknown at this time.
    Who can get food
    By appointment only.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "We transition families from shelter to sustainable housing and provide all the necessities to make a place a home, such as beds, linens, cleaning supplies, household essentials, and kitchen supplies."

    FB: @FamilyREACHAlliance

  4. Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    10600 S. Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70815
    Phone
    225-359-9940
    Hours
    Mon-Thurs 8:00am-4:30pm, Fri & Sat 8:00am-12:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank collaborates with over 100 partner agencies across its 11-parish service area. Specifically, in 2022, they worked with 115 partner agencies. By 2023, this number had grown to over 125 agencies. These collaborations include food pantries, meal sites, homes, shelters, and soup kitchens, all working together to serve individuals and families in need. "Our mission is to feed the hungry in Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes by providing food and educational outreach through faith-based and other community partners. With community support, we have served the hungry in our 11-parish service area for more than 35 years."

    FB: @GreaterBatonRougeFoodBank, IG: @brfoodbank

  5. Marrero, LA LFP

    Accessible Little Free Pantry

    Address
    1335 Nunez St., New Orleans, LA 70114
    Phone
    To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
    Hours
    The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
    Who can get food
    Free to anyone in need.
    Accessibility
    Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.

    Directions

    More about this program

    This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.

    No social media available.

  6. Marrero, LA LFP

    Accessible Little Free Pantry

    Address
    5866 Rhodes Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70131
    Phone
    To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
    Hours
    The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
    Who can get food
    Free to anyone in need.
    Accessibility
    Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.

    Directions

    More about this program

    This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.

    No social media available.

  7. New Orleans, LA LFP

    Accessible Little Free Pantry

    Address
    1327 Nunez St., New Orleans, LA 70114
    Phone
    To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
    Hours
    The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
    Who can get food
    Free to anyone in need.
    Accessibility
    Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.

    Directions

    More about this program

    This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.

    No social media available.

  8. New Orleans, LA LFP 2

    Accessible Little Free Pantry

    Address
    70117 Bywater Dr., New Orleans, LA 70117
    Phone
    To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
    Hours
    The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
    Who can get food
    Free to anyone in need.
    Accessibility
    Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.

    Directions

    More about this program

    This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.

    No social media available.

  9. Our Daily Bread

    Food Bank

    Address
    1006 W Coleman Ave, Hammond, LA, 70403
    Phone
    985-542-4676
    Hours
    Mon, Tues and Thurs 10:00am to 2:00pm
    Who can get food
    Starting July 1, 2024, all clients must renew their application for a monthly food box online or in person.
    Accessibility
    Curbside pickup distribution style.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Our Daily Bread is a local food bank that has faithfully served the disadvantaged of Tangipahoa Parish since 1999. ​Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Hammond, Louisiana, collaborates with several community organizations to address hunger and provide essential services. Notable partnerships include:​ Hand of Hope: Operates a hot meal site that distributes thousands of nutritious meals monthly, with meal distributions every Tuesday, Thursday, and the first and third Saturdays. ​ Helping Hands Ministries: Through this partnership, clients receive hot meals alongside their food boxes during the 1st and 3rd Saturday outreaches. ​ Joyce Meyer Ministries – Hand of Hope: Assisted in establishing a kitchen to support meal services at the food bank. ​ Council on Aging: Provides food, transportation, and other assistance for seniors. ​ Northlake Homeless Coalition: Offers housing services to those in need. ​ Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment (SAFE): Provides services for individuals fleeing domestic violence. ​ Quad Area Community Action Agency: Offers programs for low-income families, including energy assistance, home weatherization, veteran services, youth education, job training, emergency assistance, and Medicaid applications. Their mission is to to alleviate hunger and make an eternal impact by sharing kindness and compassion with everyone who is in need.

    FB: @OurDailyBreadFoodBank

  10. Queen of Peace Shelter and Soup Kitchen

    Soup Kitchen

    Address
    737 East Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, 70502
    Phone
    225-383-8367
    Hours
    Meals start at 10:00am exept on Thursday and Sunday
    Who can get food
    No requirements.
    Accessibility
    Unknown at this time.

    Directions

    More about this program

    "The soup kitchen serves men and women at 10 am five days per week (not on Thursday and Sunday)."

    FB: @St.AgnesCatholicChurch

  11. Saint Joseph Diner

    Soup Kitchen

    Address
    403 W Simcoe St, Lafayette, LA, 70501
    Phone
    337-235-4972, Ext 1210
    Hours
    Breakfast 7:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
    Who can get food
    Unknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines for accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "St Joseph Diner serves free breakfast and lunch, seven days a week, to those experiencing hunger. Dinner is served to those who are recieving services in our extensive sheltering programs."

    Unknown at this time.

  12. Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana

    Food Bank

    Address
    700 Edwards Avenue New Orleans, LA 70123
    Phone
    504-734-1322
    Hours
    Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "Second Harvest Food Bank leads the fight against hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education, and disaster response. Second Harvest provides food and support to 500+ community partners and programs across 23 parishes. Our staff and volunteers distribute the equivalent of more than 40 million meals to 290,000+ people a year."

    Unknown at this time.

  13. St. Bernard St. Francis Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    701 W Bridge St, Breux Bridge, LA, 70517
    Phone
    337-314-9494
    Hours
    Tues 8:30am to 10:30am
    Who can get food
    We serve residents of St. Martin Parish who qualify. No need to make an appointment.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The Pantry receives food from the annual December FoodNet Food Drive, from Second Harvest Food Bank in Lafayette, from other food drives in the Parish, and from other organizations and individuals. It also receives money from generous donors for the purchase of essentials such as rice, beans, cereals and proteins as needed."

    FB: @StBernard/StFrancisFoodPantry

  14. Tangi Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    2410 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70403
    Phone
    985-429-8551
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
    Who can get food
    Unknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    If needed, someone else can pick up your food (as long as you have submitted the initial paperwork for eligibility, and turn in a letter stating that person's name and sign it, and the person must have a picture id)

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The Tangi Food Pantry is a local, volunteer, non-profit organization that provides free groceries to over 40,000 members of our community every year who are in desperate need of food assistance. Our warehouse and Distribution Site is located in Hammond in the Winn Dixie shopping center between Anna's Linens and Rent-A-Center."

    FB @TangiFoodPantry

  15. Zachary Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    5640 Rollins Rd, Zachary, LA, 70791
    Phone
    225-654-4028
    Hours
    Tues 9:00am-11:00am
    Who can get food
    Must be an East Baton Rouge resident, meet the income guidelines provided by the Great Baton Rouge Food Bank. Please bring a photo ID, proof of residence, a list of all dependents living in the households, and complete the pantry's application form that confirms income.
    Accessibility
    Uknown at this time.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "We serve persons experiencing food insecurities who reside within the Zachary Community School District. We are an agency of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and distribute free groceries to qualified persons."

    Unknown at this time.