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    Food pantries and meals24

    Alexandria

    Christian Love Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    3502 Hudson Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71302

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Alexandria

    First Union Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Food pantry: Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    213 Hope St, Alexandria, LA 71301

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Alexandria

    Manna House

    Free meals, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM
    Address
    2655 Lee St, Alexandria, LA 71301

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Alexandria

    Nazarene Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    2604 Harris St, Alexandria, LA 71301

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Alexandria

    St. James Catholic Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    714 Winn St, Alexandria, LA 71301

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Alexandria

    The Salvation Army

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    1284 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Alexandria

    True Vine Missionary Baptist

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 3rd Saturday, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Food pantry: Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    2600 8th Street, Alexandria, LA 71302

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Pineville

    Arbor Hill Senior Apartments

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Low income apartment complex for seniors. This program is not available for individuals not living at this Location.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    388 E Shamrock Ave, Pineville, LA 71360

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Pineville

    Good Hope Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Food pantry: Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    114 S Cl Bradford St, Pineville, LA 71360

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Pineville

    Main Street Baptist Mission

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    312 Main Street, Pineville, LA 71366

    Call first. Hours come from the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Pineville

    Pine Grove Senior Apartments

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Low income independent living housing for Seniors 60 and older. This program is not available for individuals not living at this Location.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
    Address
    60 Pinecrest Dr, Pineville, LA 71360

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Boyce

    Boyce Mobile Pantry, Old Wettermark School

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    1st Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    720 Mayo Street, Boyce, LA 71409

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Deville

    Philadelphia Baptist Church

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    7202 Philadelphia Rd, Deville, LA 71328

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Glenmora

    Amiable Baptist Church

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Seniors Only.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 1st Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    814 Melder Rd, Glenmora, LA 71433

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Glenmora

    Glenmora Mobile Pantry, Glenmora Fire Station

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    3rd Thursday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    817 5th Ave, Glenmora, LA 71433

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Ball

    Ball Community Food Pantry

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Serves Rapides Parish. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    100 Municipal Dr, Ball, LA 71405

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Cheneyville

    Cheneyville Townhall

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    201 Derboune St, Cheneyville, LA 71325

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Clifton

    Clifton Choctaw

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older Seniors.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    1146 Clifton Rd, Clifton, LA 71447

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Elmer

    Hineston Mobile Pantry, Hineston Tabernacle

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    2nd Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    1-43 Sandy Lane, Elmer, LA 71424

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Flatwoods

    Flatwoods Mobile Pantry, Flatwoods Pentecostal Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    1st Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
    Address
    2255 La-8, Flatwoods, LA 71427

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Lecompte

    St. Martin Catholic Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Only distribute to 60 & older.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    1815 St Martin St, Lecompte, LA 71346

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Pineville

    Twenty-Eight East Senior Apartments

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Low income apartment complex for seniors. This program is not available for individuals not living at this Location.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2731 Hwy 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Deville

    St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner. Senior Pantry.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    119 Highway 1206, Deville, LA 71328

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update
    Echo

    St. Francis De'Sales Catholic Church

    Food pantry, a The Food Bank of Central Louisiana partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    104 Echo Street, Echo, LA 71330

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Food Bank of Central Louisiana at 318-445-2773.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.Suggest an update

    Utility bills and rent help1

    Alexandria

    Cenla Community Action Committee, 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, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    2011 MacArthur Dr, Bldg. 1, Alexandria, LA 71301

    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

    Housing3

    Alexandria

    Housing Authority of the City of Alexandria

    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
    2558 Loblolly Ln, Alexandria, LA 71303

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

    Pineville

    Pineville Housing Authority

    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
    2731 Highway 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360

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

    Boyce

    Housing Authority of Rapides Parish

    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
    119 Boyce Garden Dr, Boyce, LA 71409

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

    Health and dental8

    Alexandria

    Alexandria Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Winn Community Health Center 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
    3425 North Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71301

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

    Alexandria

    Rapides Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Winn Community Health Center 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
    2200 N Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 71303

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

    Alexandria

    Women's Pavilion

    Community health center run by Rapides Primary Health Care Center Incorporated. 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
    1217 Willow Glen River Rd, Alexandria, LA 71302

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

    Woodworth

    Woodworth Community Health Center

    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
    9374 Highway 165 S, Woodworth, LA 71485

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

    Woodworth

    Woodworth Community Health Center

    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
    9372 Highway 165 S, Woodworth, LA 71485

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

    Alexandria

    Cenla Medication Access Program (CMAP)

    Charitable pharmacy: free or low-cost medicines for people who qualify, usually people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and what to bring.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1101 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update

    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 offices4

    Alexandria

    Child Support Office (Louisiana DCFS), Alexandria

    Louisiana DCFS child support office. It helps parents open a child support case, establish paternity, and set up, change or enforce a support order. Call the child support line first.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    900 Murray Street, Suite K-200, Alexandria, LA 71301

    Call first. Call the child support line before you go.

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    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 24 places that can help in Rapides Parish: Christian Love Baptist Church in Alexandria (Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), call first; First Union Baptist Church in Alexandria (Food pantry: Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Food pantry: Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM), call first; Manna House in Alexandria (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM), call first. 21 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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Rapides Parish: Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc. in Alexandria (Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM), (318) 314-3480. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Rapides Parish: Housing Authority of the City of Alexandria, (318) 442-8843, call first; Pineville Housing Authority, (318) 473-9729, call first; Housing Authority of Rapides Parish in Boyce, (318) 793-4751, call first. 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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 8 places that can help in Rapides Parish: Alexandria Community Health Center, (318) 648-0375, call first; Rapides Community Health Center in Alexandria, (318) 648-0375, call first; Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site in Alexandria, (318) 487-4400, call first. 5 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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Rapides Parish: Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, (866) 275-2572. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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    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.

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    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 The Food Bank of Central Louisiana. We list the source on every card.

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    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.