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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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    Food pantries and meals31

    Metairie

    Vintage Church

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    3927 Rayne St, Metairie, LA 70001

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Harvey

    Household of Faith, West Bank

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    2074 Paxton, Harvey, LA 70058

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Marrero

    Marrero Community/Senior Activity Center Jeff Capp

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    1st and 3rd Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    1861 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Marrero

    Mount Calvary International Worship Center

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    1600 Westwood Dr., Marrero, LA 70072

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Marrero

    St. Joseph The Worker Food Bank

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    455 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Metairie

    Our Lady Divine Providence

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    1000 N Starrett Rd, Metairie, LA 70003

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Metairie

    St. Clement of Rome Church

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    1st and 3rd Thursday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    4317 Richland Ave, Metairie, LA 70002

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Metairie

    St. Edward The Confessor SVDP

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    3rd Thursday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    4921 West Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA 70001

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Metairie

    Victory Fellowship

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (every other week)
    Address
    5708 Airline Hwy, Metairie, LA 70003

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Metairie

    Watson Community Center, Jeff Capp

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    1300 Myrtle St., Metairie, LA 70003

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Harvey

    Harvey Community Center- Jeff Capp

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    1st and 3rd Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    1501 Estalote Avenue, Harvey, LA 70058

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Harvey

    Infant Jesus of Prague Church

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Thursday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    700 Maple Ave, Harvey, LA 70058

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Harvey

    New Covenant Faith Ministries

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    2324 Old Compton Rd Apt. C, Harvey, LA 70058

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Harvey

    Philadelphia Ministries/ Philadelphia Community

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    2nd and 4th Monday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    3181 Destrehan Ave., Harvey, LA 70058

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Harvey

    Westbank Friendship Club

    Free meals, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    2051 Eighth St, Harvey, LA 70058

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Gretna

    Crescent City WIC Family Services, Gretna

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    429 Wall Blvd., Suite 7, Gretna, LA 70056

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Gretna

    Gretna Community Center

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Monday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    1700 Monroe St., Gretna, LA 70053

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Gretna

    Lovetouch Ministries

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    2025 Whitney Ave, Gretna, LA 70056

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Gretna

    We Care Ministry / West Point Church

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    664 Behrman Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Kenner

    Kenner Food Bank

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    317 Oxley Street, Kenner, LA 70062

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Kenner

    St. Jerome Catholic Church Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    2402 33rd St, Kenner, LA 70065

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Westwego

    Greater Zionfield

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    636 11th St, Westwego, LA 70094

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Avondale

    James C Simmons Community Center, Jeff Capp

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    1st Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    4008 US Hwy 90, Avondale, LA 70094

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Avondale

    Mount Hermon Community Development Outreach

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
    Address
    3512 US Highway 90, Avondale, LA 70094

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana at 504-734-1322.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana.Suggest an update

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    Utility bills and rent help1

    Jefferson

    Jefferson Community Action Agency, Inc.

    Helps households with low income pay electric, gas and water bills, including shutoff notices, through the federal energy assistance program (LIHEAP), run in Louisiana by the Louisiana Housing Corporation. Call to ask when applications open and what papers to bring.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Suite 402, Jefferson, LA 70123

    Call first. Funding runs out at times. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Louisiana Housing Corporation energy assistance directory.Suggest an update

    Housing5

    Marrero

    Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1718 Betty St, Marrero, LA 70072

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Harvey

    Parish of Jefferson

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    121 Pailet Dr, Harvey, LA 70058

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Kenner

    Housing Authority of the City of Kenner

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1003 31st St, Kenner, LA 70065

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Westwego

    Housing Authority of Westwego

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    PO Box 248, Westwego, LA 70096

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Health and dental20

    Marrero

    AHL Eye Associates of West Jefferson

    Community health center run by Access Health Louisiana. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1111 Medical Center Blvd, Ste N213, Marrero, LA 70072

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Marrero

    InclusivCare-Marrero

    Community health center run by Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    7001 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Marrero

    JeffCare West Jefferson

    Community health center run by Jefferson Par Human Services Authority. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    5001 Westbank Expy, Marrero, LA 70072

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Marrero

    Priority Health Care-Marrero

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    4700 Wichers Dr, Suite 304, Marrero, LA 70072

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Metairie

    AHL Retina Services

    Community health center run by Access Health Louisiana. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3636 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 204, Metairie, LA 70001

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Metairie

    Daughters of Charity Health Center, Metairie

    Community health center run by Marillac Community Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    111 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Metairie

    DePaul Community Health Centers, Lakeside

    Community health center run by Marillac Community Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3116 6th St, Ste 101, Metairie, LA 70002

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Metairie

    JeffCare East Jefferson

    Community health center run by Jefferson Par Human Services Authority. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3616 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70001

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Gretna

    Common Ground Health Clinic-Gretna

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    441 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Gretna

    Priority Health Care Gretna

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    12 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Kenner

    Access Health Louisiana Kenner

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2900 Indiana Ave, Kenner, LA 70065

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Kenner

    DePaul Community Health Centers, Kenner

    Community health center run by Marillac Community Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3715 Williams Blvd, Suite 102, Kenner, LA 70065

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Kenner

    Kenner Community Health Center 671

    Community health center run by Access Health Louisiana. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    671 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Government offices3

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    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Jefferson Parish

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 31 places that can help in Jefferson Parish: Vintage Church in Metairie (Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), (504) 324-2374, call first; Household of Faith, West Bank in Harvey (Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (504) 400-6096, call first; Marrero Community/Senior Activity Center Jeff Capp (1st and 3rd Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM), call first. 28 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Jefferson Parish: Jefferson Community Action Agency, Inc. (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM), (504) 736-6900. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Jefferson Parish: Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish in Marrero, (504) 347-4381, call first; Parish of Jefferson in Harvey, (504) 227-1454, call first; Pilgrim Rest Community Development Agency in Harvey, (504) 232-0966, call first. 2 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 20 places that can help in Jefferson Parish: AHL Eye Associates of West Jefferson in Marrero, (504) 349-6213, call first; InclusivCare-Marrero, (504) 341-4006, call first; JeffCare West Jefferson in Marrero, (504) 349-8708, call first. 17 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Jefferson Parish: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Jefferson Parish: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Jefferson Parish: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, (504) 529-1000. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.