Community Food Assistance

These organizations are great resources for accessing food and support. Contact them directly for the most up-to-date information on services and eligibility requirements.

St. Mary Outreach, Inc.
Located in Morgan City, this nonprofit provides food through its pantry, along with hygiene items, baby supplies, and emergency assistance. They also support local food drives and distribute donations year-round.
- Address: 608 First Street, Suite 102, Morgan City, LA 70380
- Phone: (985) 385-0525
  More information.
Emergency Aid Center, Inc.
Based in Franklin, this organization provides food, clothing, and household items. They also offer rent, utility, and emergency assistance when resources are available.
- Phone: (337) 828-0921
Second Harvest Food Bank
This regional organization serves St. Mary Parish through partner agencies, offering food distribution programs and emergency supplies. They also operate mobile food pantries.
- Helpline: 1-855-392-9338
  More information.
UMCOR Sager Brown Depot
Located in Baldwin, this center offers a food assistance program focused on low-income families, seniors, and children. They distribute USDA commodity food boxes monthly.
- Address: 101 Sager Brown Road, Baldwin, LA 70514
- Phone: (337) 923-6238
St. Mary Community Action Agency
This agency provides USDA commodities, meals during summer for children, and other food support initiatives. They also offer emergency housing and transportation services.
- Address: 1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, LA 70538
- Phone: (337) 828-5703

St. Francis Diner
Location: New Iberia, LA
Services: Offers free, balanced meals to the community.
Contact: 337-369-3362 【24】【27】
Disch-Declouet Social Service Center
Location: 432 Bank Avenue, New Iberia, LA
Services: Provides groceries, clothing assistance, and more to those in need.
Contact: 337-369-6384 【25】
Solomon House
Location: 520 Center Street, New Iberia, LA
Services: Distributes groceries and other assistance.
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact: 337-364-7798 【25】
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Food Bank
Location: 418 Julia Street, New Iberia, LA
Services: Weekly food pantry services.
Contact: 337-364-6966 【25】
Our Lady of Victory Food Pantry
Location: Loreauville, LA (6 miles from New Iberia)
Services: Food pantry available every Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Contact: 337-229-8284 【27】

Address: 10600 S Choctaw Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Services: Provides food assistance to individuals and partners with local agencies to address hunger.

Contact: (225) 359-9940

Address: Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Services: Client-choice food pantry open several days a week, offering fresh and non-perishable items.

Contact: (225) 337-1306

Address: Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Services: Operates a client-choice food pantry serving the 70805 zip code.

Contact: (225) 355-0702

Address: Baton Rouge, LA 70814

Services: Distributes food, clothing, and household items through partnerships with non-profits.

Contact: (225) 771-8830

Address: 1701 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Services: A senior-focused food pantry providing fresh produce, baked goods, and other essentials.

Contact: (225) 923-8000