Question 1

How many free food pantries are there in Houma, Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Feed America's directory lists 13 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Houma, Louisiana. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What hours are food pantries in Houma open?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Can I get food today in Houma, Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Are there mobile pantries in Houma?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Houma?

Accepted Answer

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory and is not affiliated with any local food bank or with the larger Feeding America national network. We aggregate publicly-available data from local food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier.

Food Pantries in Houma, LA

Good Samaritan Food Bank (Terrebonne)

Coteau Baptist Church

Grand Caillou Baptist Church

Grand Caillou Middle School

PTR Ministry

Plymouth Rock Baptist Church

Storm Outreach

Storm Outreach Community Ctr.

Terrebonne Churches United Good Samaritan Food Bank

Terrebonne Parish Consol Government

Terrebonne Parish Consol Government - Main Office

Terrebonne Parish School Board

The Salvation Army - W Main St

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