Covington

Local offices in Covington

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  St. Tammany Parish Economic Stability Office

  351 Holiday Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

  Help here

  • SNAP application assistanceGet help applying for SNAP food benefits at this state office.
  Call 888-524-3578DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Covington Utility Billing

  317 N. Jefferson Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

  Help here

  • Water and garbage billsStart or change water service, pay your bill, or ask about your account.Apply online
  Call 985-892-1811DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on covla.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Hadden Hall Senior Center

  106 Jahncke Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals, recreation, and nutrition programs.
  Call 985-892-8530DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  St. Tammany Covington Senior Center

  19404 N. 10th Street, Covington, LA 70433

  Help here

  • Senior support and activitiesOlder adults can ask about transportation, utility help, exercise, and other local support.
  Call 985-892-8530DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov

• Library · County office

  Covington Branch, St. Tammany Parish Library

  310 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials, programs, and other library services.
  Call 985-893-6280DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sttammanylibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Covington City Hall

  317 N. Jefferson Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

  Help here

  • City government informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
  Call 985-898-4714DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on covla.com

City of Covington, Louisiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Covington first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Mobile pantry

  Culture Aid NOLA

  35 miles from the center of Covington

  1835 St. Roch Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No documentation or ID needed.

  Directions

  Listed on ready.nola.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Free Food Pantry

  Common Ground Relief

  36 miles from the center of Covington

  1804 Deslonde Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No ID, registration, income proof, or appointment required. Sign in.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on commongroundrelief.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  lowernine.org food pantry

  lowernine.org

  36 miles from the center of Covington

  1739 Jourdan Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 11 AM. Last name A to F; 11 AM to 12 PM. Last name G to L; 12 PM to 1 PM. Last name M to S; 1 PM to 2 PM. Last name T to Z

  Who can come: Anyone; no residency requirement

  Call 504-278-1240DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lowernine.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Sankofa Lower Nine Food Pantry

  Sankofa Community Development Corporation

  36 miles from the center of Covington

  5029 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Households that meet income guidelines

  What to bring: Meet household income guidelines and apply for assistance.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 504-872-9214DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sankofanola.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Ozanam Inn

  36 miles from the center of Covington

  2239 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 9:30 AM. Snacks; 1 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
  • Tue9 AM to 9:30 AM. Snacks; 1 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
  • Wed9 AM to 9:30 AM. Snacks; 1 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
  • Thu9 AM to 9:30 AM. Snacks; 1 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
  • Fri9 AM to 9:30 AM. Snacks; 1 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 504-523-1184DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on nola.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Grace & Greens: Community Meal

  Okra Abbey

  36 miles from the center of Covington

  1800 Monroe Street, New Orleans, LA 70118

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 1 PM

  Who can come: All neighbors

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on okraabbey.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Covington

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Covington

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• Youth and reentry program

  TurnAround Village

  For young people

  0 miles away

  PO Box 1033, Covington, LA 70434-1033

  Call 800-831-3656DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Covington.

• American Job Center

  Geaux Jobs Of Tangipahoa Parish

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  403 Market Street, Hammond, LA 70401

  Hours: Mon-Wed,Fri, 8:00 am-4:00pm; Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm

  Call 985-902-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  St.Tammany-Tri-Parish Works

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 4C:, Slidell, LA 70458

  Hours: Mon-Wed. and Fri 8:00 am-4:30:pm; Thur. 8:00am-3:00pm

  Call 985-646-3940DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Washington American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  26 miles away

  537 Kentucky Ave, Bogalusa, LA 70427

  Hours: Mon-Wed,Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm; Thurs 8:00am - 2:00pm

  Call 985-545-1050DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of St. Tammany Parish

Covington is in St. Tammany Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Louisiana DCFS St. Tammany Economic Stability Office

  351 Holiday Dr., Covington, LA 70433

  Help here

  • SNAP and other family benefitsGet help with food benefits and other family assistance programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov

• State office

  St. Tammany Community Health Center WIC Clinic

  501 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 985-847-0720DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  St. Tammany Parish Community Action Agency

  520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 3-C, Slidell, LA 70458

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about help and programs for St. Tammany Parish residents.
  Call 985-646-2090DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lhc.la.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  VIA LINK 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can call 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vialink.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Capital Area Agency on Aging

  2051 Silverside Dr, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource assistanceOlder adults and people with disabilities can get information, referrals, legal help, and other support.
  Call 225-925-7674DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov

• Veterans · State office

  St. Tammany Parish Veteran Service Office (East)

  520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 2-E, Slidell, LA 70458

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 985-645-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov

Everything in St. Tammany Parish

Louisiana programs by kind of help

These are run by Louisiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026