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Local offices in Sorrento
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Sorrento Town Hall
8173 Main St., Sorrento, LA 70778
Help here
- Town services and assistanceContact the town about local services, questions, and help for residents.
- Garbage and sewer bill paymentPay town garbage and sewer bills online or contact Town Hall for help with billing.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sorrentola.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Sorrento Community Center
7471 Main St., Sorrento, LA
Help here
- Community center and recreationContact Town Hall to ask about community center activities or check available dates.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sorrentola.gov
Town of Sorrento, Louisiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sorrento first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Grace & Greens: Community Meal
Okra Abbey
47 miles from the center of Sorrento1800 Monroe Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
Hours
- Wed12 PM to 1 PM
Who can come: All neighbors
Listed on okraabbey.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church
47 miles from the center of Sorrento7100 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.
Listed on stcharlesave.church, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Ozanam Inn
49 miles from the center of Sorrento2239 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
Listed on nola.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Crescent City Cafe
49 miles from the center of Sorrento3900 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
Free meals
Lantern Light Feeding Programs
Lantern Light
50 miles from the center of Sorrento1803 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
50 miles from the center of Sorrento1803 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 Sorrento
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
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
10600 S. Choctaw Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
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
Quad Area CAA Inc
45300 North Baptist Road, Hammond, LA 70401
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Sorrento
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 Sorrento. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Ascension American Job Center
Also helps young people
4 miles away
1060 E. Worthy Street, Gonzales, LA 70737
Hours: Mon-Wed.,Fri 8:00 am -4:00 pm Thurs 8:00 am- 2:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
St. James American Job Center
Also helps young people
16 miles away
2631 Hwy 20 West, Vacherie, LA 70090
Hours: Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri- 8:30am-4:00pm Thur-8:30am-12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Assumption American Job Center
Also helps young people
20 miles away
205 Hwy 1008, Napoleonville, LA 70390
Hours: Monday, Wednesday,Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30p.m,. Closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 6, 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
Second Planning District Consortium
305 N. Oak St., Hammond, LA 70401
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 Ascension Parish
Sorrento is in Ascension Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Ascension Parish Office
1078 E Worthey Rd, 2nd Floor, Gonzales, LA 70707
Help here
- SNAP and SNAP Works assistanceResidents can contact the parish office for help with SNAP and SNAP Works benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.la.gov
Public health · County office
Ascension Parish Health Unit
1024 S.E. Ascension Complex Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737
Help here
- Health care and WICThe health unit offers primary care, immunizations, Medicaid application help, and WIC services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ascensionparish.net
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ascension Counseling Center
Help here
- Mental health and substance use treatmentResidents can get mental health counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and substance use treatment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ascensionparish.net
Older adults · Regional office
Capital Area Agency on Aging
2051 Silverside Dr, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Help here
- Aging and disability resource assistanceOlder adults and people with disabilities can get information, referrals, legal help, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Veterans · State office
Ascension Parish Veterans Service Office
828 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with veterans benefits and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Emergency help · County office
Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster assistanceThe office provides emergency information and coordinates disaster preparedness, response, and recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ascensionparish.net
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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