Jefferson Parish

Local offices in Jefferson Parish

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

• Community action · County office

  Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP)

  1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 402, Jefferson, LA 70123

  Help here

  • Food, utility, and housing assistanceAsk about food help, utility assistance, and programs that help families keep their homes.
  Call 504-736-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov

• State office

  Louisiana DCFS Jefferson Parish Office

  3229 36th Street, First Floor, Metairie, LA 70001

  Help here

  • SNAP and public benefitsGet information about SNAP and other family assistance programs.
  Call 225-663-3164DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Jefferson Parish Community Development

  1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 605, Jefferson, LA 70123

  Help here

  • Home repair and housing assistanceAsk about home repair, homebuyer, rental assistance, and homelessness programs.
  Call 504-736-6262DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  VIA LINK 2-1-1

  Help here

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

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

• Public health · State office

  Jefferson Parish Health Unit, Metairie

  111 N. Causeway Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70001

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesVisit for immunizations, reproductive health care, STI services, environmental health, and other public health services.
  • WICAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 504-838-5100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

  3616 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 100, Metairie, LA 70001

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet mental health care, substance use treatment, and support for developmental disabilities.
  Call 504-838-5257DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Jefferson Council on Aging

  6620 Riverside Drive, Suite 216, Metairie, LA 70003

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportAsk about care management, meals, transportation, senior centers, and employment services for older adults.Read more
  Call 504-888-5880DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jefferson Parish Emergency Management

  910 3rd Street, Gretna, LA 70053

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet parish emergency information and help preparing for disasters.
  Call 504-349-5360DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov

• Jobs and training · County office

  Jefferson Parish American Job Center, East Bank

  1801 Airline Drive, Suite F, Metairie, LA 70001

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring career training.
  Call 504-838-5678DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov

• Jobs and training · County office

  Jefferson Parish American Job Center, West Bank

  709 Churchill Parkway, Avondale, LA 70094

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring career training.
  Call 504-227-1283DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffparish.gov

• Library · County office

  Jefferson Parish Library

  4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001

  Help here

  • Library and computer accessUse library collections, internet, computers, classes, and help with applications or resumes.
  Call 504-838-1100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jplibrary.net

Jefferson Parish Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Grace & Greens: Community Meal

  Okra Abbey

  8.4 miles from the center of Kenner

  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

• Free meals

  St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church

  9.2 miles from the center of Kenner

  7100 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Second and Fourth Saturdays of every month. Lunch served at 12:00 PM.

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No ID, paperwork, or religious requirement.

  Call 504-861-9514DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stcharlesave.church, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Ozanam Inn

  11 miles from the center of Kenner

  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

  Lantern Light Feeding Programs

  Lantern Light

  11 miles from the center of Kenner

  1803 Gravier St., New Orleans, LA 70112

  Hours

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

  Who can come: People who are homeless or have low income

  Call 504-273-5573DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Lantern Light Feeding Programs

  Lantern Light

  11 miles from the center of Kenner

  1803 Gravier St., New Orleans, LA 70112

  Hours

  • Fri9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Orleans Parish residents

  What to bring: First time registrants must bring ID, proof of income, and a lease or other proof of address.

  Call 504-273-5573DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Crescent City Cafe

  11 miles from the center of Kenner

  3900 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 9:30 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Jefferson Parish

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

Job help near Jefferson Parish

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  East Jefferson Parish American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  7 miles away

  1801 Airline Highway, Suite F, Metairie, LA 70001

  Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday-8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday 8:00am-2:00pm

  Call 504-838-5678DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  West Jefferson American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.4 miles away

  709 Churchill Parkway, Room 244, Avondale, LA 70094

  Hours: Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm, Thursdays 8:00am-2:00pm

  Call 504-227-1283DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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.

Cities and towns in Jefferson Parish

• Grand Isle
• Gretna
• Harahan
• Jean Lafitte
• Kenner
• Westwego

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