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Local offices in East Hodge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the Town of East Hodge
1726 Oak Street, Hodge, LA 71247
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · City office
East Hodge Town Hall
1734 Main Street, Hodge, LA 71247
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town office for help with local government matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jacksonparishpolicejury.org
Local office · Regional office
Louisiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve East Hodge
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana
204 Exchange Street, West Monroe, LA 71292
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Agency, Inc.
PO Box 508, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near East Hodge
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.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in East Hodge. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Jackson American Job Center
4.3 miles away
236 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Hours: First and Third Monday of Each Month or by Appointment 8:00 am - 12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Lincoln/Bienville Parish American Job Center
18 miles away
307 North Homer Street, Suite 307, Ruston, LA 71270
Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 2:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm(Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm)
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Winn American Job Center
Also helps young people
25 miles away
103 West Boundary Street, Winnfield, LA 71483
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Louisiana
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Union Parish Consortium
3000 Kilpatrick Blvd, Monroe, LA 71201
Offices for all of Jackson Parish
East Hodge is in Jackson Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency
708 S Cooper Avenue, Jonesboro, LA
Help here
- Medicaid application helpGet help with a Medicaid application.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Public health · State office
Jackson Parish Health Unit
228 Bond Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICApply for WIC food benefits and get nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Cenla Area Agency on Aging
1423 Peterman Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, home care, and support for caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org
Veterans · State office
Jackson Parish Veterans Service Office
322 6th Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jackson Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the parish office for emergency preparedness information and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonparishpolicejury.org
State office
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, Jonesboro
524 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver license, identification card, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on expresslane.la.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Louisiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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