Lockport

Local offices in Lockport

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  710 Church Street, Lockport, LA 70374

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town government questions and services.
  Call 985-532-3117DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Lockport Branch, Lafourche Parish Public Library

  720 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, LA 70374

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials at the Lockport branch.Apply online
  Call 985-532-3158DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Lockport, Louisiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church

  32 miles from the center of Lockport

  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

  Grace & Greens: Community Meal

  Okra Abbey

  32 miles from the center of Lockport

  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

  Crescent City Cafe

  33 miles from the center of Lockport

  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

• Free meals

  Ozanam Inn

  34 miles from the center of Lockport

  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

  35 miles from the center of Lockport

  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

  35 miles from the center of Lockport

  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

Nonprofits that serve Lockport

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

Job help near Lockport

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 Lockport. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center - Work Connection Inc.

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  200 Point Street, Houma, LA 70360

  Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm Thurs 8:00am to 2:30pm

  Call 985-876-8990DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Lafourche American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  1425 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301

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

  Call 985-227-7120DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026

• American Job Center

  St. Charles AJC-Let`s Work! River Parrish

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  737 Paul Maillard Road Suite 2A, Luling, LA 70070

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed , Fri 8:30 a.m-4:00pm, Thurs.-8:30am-12:00pm

  Call 985-783-5030DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Offices for all of Lafourche Parish

Lockport is in Lafourche Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Lafourche Parish (Galliano) Health Unit

  101 West 112th Street, Cut Off, LA 70345

  Help here

  • WICEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support through WIC.Read more
  Call 985-632-5567DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Lafourche Parish District Attorney Child Support Office

  1000 Plantation Road, Suite B, Thibodaux, LA 70301

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support through the local office.
  Call 985-447-0890DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Lafourche Office of Family Support

  307 W. 4th St., Thibodaux, LA 70301

  Help here

  • Family assistance applicationsResidents can contact this office about applying for state family assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 985-447-3256DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish

  Help here

  • Public housing and rent assistanceResidents can find information about public housing and rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  Website

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org

• Public health · State office

  Lafourche Parish (Thibodaux) Health Unit

  2535 Veterans Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, pregnancy testing, reproductive health services, and other public health care.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 985-447-0921DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lafourche 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