Montpelier

Local offices in Montpelier

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Montpelier Mayor's Office

  36400 Highway 16, Montpelier, LA 70422

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the mayor's office about village government matters.
  Call 225-777-4346DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Mobile pantry

  Culture Aid NOLA

  61 miles from the center of Montpelier

  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

  lowernine.org food pantry

  lowernine.org

  62 miles from the center of Montpelier

  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

  Free Food Pantry

  Common Ground Relief

  62 miles from the center of Montpelier

  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

  Sankofa Lower Nine Food Pantry

  Sankofa Community Development Corporation

  63 miles from the center of Montpelier

  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

Nonprofits that serve Montpelier

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

Job help near Montpelier

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 Montpelier. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Livingston American Job Center (Serving East Feliciana)

  Also helps young people

  14 miles away

  29940 S. Magnolia Street, P.O Box 1327, Livingston, LA 70754

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

  Call 225-435-0606DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  Geaux Jobs Of Tangipahoa Parish

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 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

  East Baton Rouge North (Serving Wooddale)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  33 miles away

  4523 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

  Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8am-5pm; Thurs 8am-2pm

  Call 225-358-4579DirectionsWebsite

  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 St. Helena Parish

Montpelier is in St. Helena Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Southeast Community Health Systems WIC Clinic

  490 Sitman Street, Greensburg, LA 70441

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 225-306-2070DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  St. Helena Parish Health Unit - Environmental Health

  53 N. Second Street, Greensburg, LA 70441

  Help here

  • Environmental healthGet help with environmental health questions and permits for home wastewater systems.Read more
  Call 225-222-4412DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  St. Helena Council on Aging

  53 North 2nd Street, Greensburg, LA 70441

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can ask for meals, transportation, wellness support, and help finding services.Read more
  Call 225-222-6070DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sthcoa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  St. Helena Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet local emergency preparedness information and updates.
  Website

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

• Local office · County office

  St. Helena Parish Police Jury

  17911 Highway 43, Greensburg, LA 70441

  Help here

  • Parish government servicesContact the Police Jury for help with parish government services and public information.
  Call 225-222-4549DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in St. Helena 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