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

Feed America's directory lists 31 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Lafayette, Louisiana. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

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

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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette?

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 Lafayette?

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 Lafayette

diaper bank

Lafayette, LA, Lafayette, LA 70501

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Verified 76d ago

Food Pantries in Lafayette, LA

Junior League of Lafayette

Acadiana C.A.R.E.S

Foodnet The Greater Acadiana Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank - Lafayette

Second Harvest Food Bank Of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana

Acadiana C.A.R.E.S.

Acadiana CARES Pantry

Acadiana Outreach Center, Inc

Acadiana Outreach Food Bank

Community Partners Louisiana Cares

Destiny of Faith

Food Net

Foodnet Foodbank of Lafayette

Gethsemane COGIC

Gethsemane COGIC

Lafayette Parish School System

Progressive Community Outreach

Salvation Army Lafayette

Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana

SoulCare Outreach Ministries

Spirit of Liberty Christian Fellowship

St. Anthony Catholic Church

Tabernacle of Hope

The Salvation Army - 6Th St Corps

The Salvation Army - E 3Rd St

gatehouse foundation, inc.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Mobile Pantry - 818 12th St

Progressive Baptist Church

Royal Lineage Church - Alfa & Omega Church Int

Salvation Army/Lafayette

United Christian Outreach

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