Plaquemines Parish
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Local offices in Plaquemines Parish
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Community action · County office
Plaquemines Parish Community Action Agency
479 F. Edward Herbert Boulevard, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Help here
- Food and household helpThe agency offers emergency food boxes and USDA food commodities to eligible residents.
- Utility assistanceThe agency helps eligible residents with crisis and non-crisis utility costs.
- TransportationThe agency offers public transportation assistance to eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on plaqueminesparish.gov
State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Plaquemines office
333 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard, Building 600, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Help here
- SNAP and family assistanceResidents can contact the state office about SNAP, family assistance, and other services administered by DCFS.
- Child supportResidents can contact DCFS about child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.la.gov
Public health · County office
Plaquemines Parish Health Department
3706 Main Street, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services, including immunizations.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children food support, nutrition education, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on plaqueminesparish.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
Older adults · Regional office
Plaquemines Council on Aging
Help here
- Senior support and mealsThe Council on Aging connects older residents with meals, transportation, legal help, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on plaqueminesparish.gov
Veterans · County office
Plaquemines Parish Veterans Affairs Office
333 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard, Building 600, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families access benefits and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on plaqueminesparish.gov
Emergency help · County office
Plaquemines Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsThe office shares emergency plans, safety information, and local alerts with residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on plaqueminesparish.gov
Library · County office
Plaquemines Parish Library
333 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard, Building 203 Hall B, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Help here
- Library servicesThe library provides educational, informational, recreational, and cultural resources to parish residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on plaqueminesparish.gov
Plaquemines Parish Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Plaquemines Parish first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Sankofa Lower Nine Food Pantry
Sankofa Community Development Corporation
54 miles from the center of Plaquemines Parish5029 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
Listed on sankofanola.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Crescent City Cafe
54 miles from the center of Plaquemines Parish3900 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
Listed on crescentcitycafe.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Free Food Pantry
Common Ground Relief
55 miles from the center of Plaquemines Parish1804 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.
Listed on commongroundrelief.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
lowernine.org food pantry
lowernine.org
55 miles from the center of Plaquemines Parish1739 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
Listed on lowernine.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lantern Light Feeding Programs
Lantern Light
56 miles from the center of Plaquemines Parish1803 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
Listed on lanternlight.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lantern Light Feeding Programs
Lantern Light
56 miles from the center of Plaquemines Parish1803 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.
Listed on lanternlight.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Plaquemines Parish
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
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services 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
Plaquemines Parish CAA
479 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Plaquemines 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
Tri- Parish Works-Plaquemines
Also helps young people
No longer an office, No Longer An Active Office, LA 70037
Hours: No longer an active office
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 11, 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
First Planning District Workforce Development Board
317 North Jefferson Avenue, Suite 213, Covington, LA 70433
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.
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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