St. Charles Parish
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Local offices in St. Charles Parish
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
VIA LINK 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsResidents can call 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vialink.org
Public health · State office
St. Charles Community H. C. WIC Clinic/Luling
853 Milling Avenue, Luling, LA 70070
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food and nutrition support through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Older adults · Regional office
St. Charles Council on Aging, Inc.
282 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, LA 70070
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, personal care, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stcharlescoa.com
Veterans · State office
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs - St. Charles Parish
15045 River Road, Hahnville, LA 70057
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can contact the local office for help with veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stcharlesparish.gov
Emergency help · County office
St. Charles Parish Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
15026 River Road, Hahnville, LA 70057
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessResidents can get emergency updates and information on how to prepare for hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stcharlesparish.gov
Library · County office
St. Charles Parish Library
160 West Campus Drive, Destrehan, LA 70047
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, public computers, printing, and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myscpl.org
St. Charles Parish Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of St. Charles Parish first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church
14 miles from the center of St. Charles Parish7100 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
Grace & Greens: Community Meal
Okra Abbey
14 miles from the center of St. Charles Parish1800 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
Crescent City Cafe
16 miles from the center of St. Charles 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
Free meals
Ozanam Inn
16 miles from the center of St. Charles Parish2239 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
Lantern Light Feeding Programs
Lantern Light
17 miles from the center of St. Charles 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
17 miles from the center of St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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
St. Charles Parish Department of Community Services
14564 River Road, New Sarpy, LA 70078
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near St. Charles 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
St. Charles AJC-Let`s Work! River Parrish
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
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
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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
St. Charles Parishes Consortium
737 Paul Maillard Road, Suite 1A, PO Box 1010 (Hahnville, LA 70057), Luling, LA 70070
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
- VIA LINK 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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