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Vernon Parish, Louisiana

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23 places

    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals9

    Leesville

    Burr Ferry Mobile Pantry, Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church

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

    Hours
    3rd Friday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    23606 La-8, Leesville, LA 71446

    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
    Leesville

    Evans

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

    Hours
    Thursday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
    Address
    12286 Lake Charles Hwy, Leesville, LA 71446

    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
    Leesville

    Helping Hands

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

    Hours
    Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Food pantry: Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Food pantry: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    518 S 3rd St, Leesville, LA 71446

    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
    Leesville

    Simpson

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

    Hours
    Thursday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
    Address
    12286 Lake Charles Hwy, Leesville, LA 71446

    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
    Leesville

    Slagle Mobile Pantry, Slagle Mall

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

    Hours
    4th Friday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    8785 La-8, Leesville, LA 71446

    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
    Leesville

    Sunshine Center 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, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
    Address
    1851 Jean St, Leesville, LA 71446

    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
    Leesville

    Vernon Community Action Council

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

    Hours
    Thursday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
    Address
    12286 Lake Charles Hwy, Leesville, LA 71446

    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
    Hornbeck

    Hornbeck Mobile Pantry, 1st Baptist Church Of Hornbeck

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

    Hours
    3rd Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    2342 Stillwell Ave, Hornbeck, LA 71439

    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
    Rosepine

    Rosepine Mobile Pantry, The Church International

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

    Hours
    4th Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    1436 Church St, Rosepine, LA 70659

    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

    Leesville

    Vernon Community Action Council

    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 Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    12286 Lake Charles Hwy, Leesville, LA 71446

    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

    Housing2

    Leesville

    Housing Authority of the City of Leesville

    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
    213 Blackburn St, Leesville, LA 71446

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

    Leesville

    Housing Authority of Vernon 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
    117 Savannah Cir, Leesville, LA 71446

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

    Health and dental2

    Leesville

    Vernon Parish Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Iberia Comprehensive 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
    298 Nolan Trce, Leesville, LA 71446

    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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    Help is closer than you think in Vernon 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.
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    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

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

    We have confirmed 9 places that can help in Vernon Parish: Burr Ferry Mobile Pantry, Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church in Leesville (3rd Friday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM), call first; Evans in Leesville (Thursday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM), call first; Helping Hands in Leesville (Senior Box 60 and older, income limits apply: Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Food pantry: Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM), call first. 6 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 Vernon Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Vernon Parish: Vernon Community Action Council in Leesville (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), (337) 404-7710. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Vernon Parish: Housing Authority of the City of Leesville, (337) 238-1912, call first; Housing Authority of Vernon Parish in Leesville, (337) 537-0339, 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 Vernon Parish, Louisiana?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Vernon Parish: Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Leesville, (337) 238-1274, call first; Vernon Parish Community Health Center in Leesville, (337) 392-0110, 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 get help with addiction or mental health in Vernon Parish, Louisiana?

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

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

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Vernon 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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    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 The Food Bank of Central 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.