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Local offices in New Iberia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Iberia Parish Economic Stability Office
2500 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- SNAP application assistanceGet help applying for SNAP food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Utilities · City office
New Iberia Wastewater Department
800 Sucrose Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- Sewer service and emergency reportsContact the department about sewer service, emergencies, or a sewer fee adjustment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnewiberia.com
Veterans · State office
Iberia Parish Veterans Service Office
1100 Andre Street, New Iberia, LA 70563
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Local office · City office
New Iberia Public Works Department
1303 J. Allen Daigre Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- Street, drainage, and sanitation service requestsContact Public Works about street or drainage repairs, garbage collection, or flood sandbags.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnewiberia.com
Jobs and training · State office
Iberia American Job Center
609 Ember Drive, New Iberia, LA
Help here
- Job search and workforce assistanceGet help with job services and workforce programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www2.laworks.net
Library · County office
Iberia Parish Library Main Branch
445 E. Main Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- Library services and programsBorrow books, use library resources, and join public programs and events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iberialibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
New Iberia Parks & Recreation Department
300 Parkview Drive, New Iberia, LA 70563
Help here
- Parks, recreation programs, and facilitiesGet information about recreation programs, park facilities, and facility rentals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnewiberia.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Iberia
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
S.M.I.L.E. CAA, Inc.
501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70502
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near New Iberia
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
Iberia American Job Center
Also helps young people
3.6 miles away
601 Ember Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560
Hours: Mon-Wed ,Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm
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
Louisiana Workforce Development Board #40
1638 Creswell Lane, Ste 1, PO Box 2046 (70571-2046), Opelousas, LA 70570
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 Iberia Parish
New Iberia is in Iberia Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Iberia Parish Office
705 Bayard Street, Suite A, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- SNAP and SNAP WorksVisit or contact the parish office for help with SNAP and SNAP Works.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov
Housing help · County office
Iberia Parish Section 8 Housing
121 W. Pershing Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 202, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- Rental assistanceApply for rental help through the parish Section 8 program.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iberiaparishgovernment.com
Public health · State office
Iberia Parish Health Unit
715-B Weldon Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health care.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Iberia Parish Clerk of Court
300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- Court records and filing informationAsk for court records, case information, and filing help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iberiaclerk.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Iberia Council on Aging
126 W. Washington Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
Help here
- Services for older adultsAsk about meals, transportation, wellness, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iberiacouncilonaging.com
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
- 232-HELP / Louisiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 337-232-4357 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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