How many free food pantries are there in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Feed America's directory lists 59 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Baton Rouge?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Baton Rouge open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Baton Rouge?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Baton Rouge?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Junior League of Baton Rouge Diaper Bank

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Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

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Food Pantries in Baton Rouge, LA

Junior League of Baton Rouge Diaper Bank

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

True Light Multi Center

Alsen St. Irma Lee Community Village

Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church

Bible World Christian Center

Broadmoor High School

Capital City Church

Catholic Charities - Baton Rouge

Christian Outreach of Baton Rouge

Crossroads - Baton Rouge

Deaf Resource Center

Douglas Ave. Baptist Church

Douglas Avenue Baptist Church

Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center

EBRCOA Dumas House Senior Center

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging

East Baton Rouge Parish School System

Ever Present God Ministries

Glory House-Resurrection Life Ministries

Gloryland Baptist Church

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

HOPE Ministries

Healing Place Church - Baton Rouge

Holy Grill

Mary's House of Bread

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

New Beach Grove

New Ruach Christian Church

OMG (Outstanding Mature Girlz) Organization

OMG (Outstanding Mature Girlz) Organization - Lovett Rd

Open Aire Ministries (formerly YMCA)

Resurrection Life Ministries

Saint Isidore Catholic Church

Scotland Healthy Food Pantry

Southeast Ministries Association, Inc.

Southern University (Students Only)

St. Agnes (Missionaries of Charity)

St. Agnes (Missionaries of Charity)

St. Anthony Catholic Church

St. James Episcopal Church

St. Joseph Baptist Church Outreach Ministries

Star Hill Baptist Church

Streams of Life

Tara High School Pantry

The Salvation Army - Airline Hwy 1

The Salvation Army - Airline Hwy Corps

The Salvation Army - Coursey Blvd

The Shepherds Market Food Pantry

The Store @ BRCC

The Store @ BRCC (Students Only)

Travail 6:33, Inc.

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank - Central Road Distribution Site

Catholic Charities - Baton Rouge

Ever Present God Ministries

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

St. Paul Catholic Church

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