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Local offices in Jennings
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Louisiana Department of Health ASSIST Agency - Jennings
107 E Nezipque St., Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceVisit by appointment for help with SNAP applications, paper forms, or program information.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Jennings Housing Authority
300 Bangle St., Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority to ask about its public housing and current application options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jenningshousingauthority.com
Utilities · City office
City of Jennings Water Revenue Department
154 N Main St., Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- Water and sanitation billingVisit or contact the department to start or move service, ask about a bill, or make a payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjennings.com
Local office · City office
Jennings City Hall
154 N Main St., Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for help finding city offices, contacting city officials, or requesting city records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjennings.com
Older adults · Regional office
Jefferson Davis Council on Aging
210 S State St., Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- Senior center and aging servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, wellness activities, and help with utility costs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Library · City office
Jennings Carnegie Public Library
303 N Cary Ave., Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other public library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jenningscarnegielibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jennings
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123
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
ASSIST Agency, Inc.
11 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526-5078
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Jennings
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 Jennings. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Acadia American Job Center
Also helps young people
17 miles away
223 West. 5th Street, Crowley, LA 70526
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026
American Job Center
Calcasieu American Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
31 miles away
2424 3rd Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thurs 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Vermilion American Job Center
Also helps young people
36 miles away
1301 Clover Street, Abbeville, LA 70510
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:00am-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
Calcasieu Consortium Workforce Development Board
2424 3rd St, PO Box 1592 (70602), Lake Charles, LA 70601
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
Jennings is in Jefferson Davis Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Regional office
Louisiana 211 Statewide Network
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local and statewide health and human services in Livingston Parish.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Public health · State office
Jefferson Davis Parish Health Unit
403 Baker Street, Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, vital records, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court
300 North State Street, Room 106, Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- Court records and filingsContact the clerk for civil, criminal, and probate filings and court records.
- Vital records and licensesThe clerk's office issues birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffdavisclerk.org
Local office · County office
Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury
304 N State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- Parish government servicesContact the parish government for help with local parish services and public matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jdppj.net
Older adults · Regional office
Cajun Area Agency on Aging, serving Jefferson Davis Parish
210 South State Street, Jennings, LA
Help here
- Senior support and referralsOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, utility help, and other senior services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org
Veterans · State office
Jefferson Davis Parish Veterans Service Office
1610 Evangeline Highway, Jennings, LA 70546
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits questions and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.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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