Food help in Louisiana
Every food-assistance program available in Louisiana, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 5,512 verified locations across 268 cities and 64 counties.
Need food right now in Louisiana?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in Louisiana
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
825 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to Louisiana residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by Louisiana's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in Louisiana → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
0 WIC clinics in Louisiana. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in Louisiana → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
1,893 verified school + summer meal sites in Louisiana. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many Louisiana districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in Louisiana →FQHC community health centers
551 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in Louisiana provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in Louisiana →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve Louisiana residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes Louisiana. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse Louisiana by location
- All 268 cities with food pantries in Louisiana
- SNAP retailers in Louisiana (2,243 stores)
- Louisiana counties with SNAP retailers (64 counties)
- WIC clinics in Louisiana
- School + summer meal sites in Louisiana
- FQHC health centers in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in Louisiana?
825 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 268 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in Louisiana?
Visit /apply-snap/la for Louisiana's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does Louisiana have WIC?
Yes — 0 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/la for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in Louisiana?
2,243 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in Louisiana?
Yes. 1,893 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/la.
Senior food help in Louisiana?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's Louisiana directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our Louisiana listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →