New Orleans, LA70128
4.9(35)
Food bank Free
Food Pantries in Louisiana
59 food pantries · 30 cities · Free food assistance statewide
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Shreveport, LA71101
4.7(15)
Food bank Free
New Orleans, LA70125
4.7(7)
Food bank Free SNAP Help Bilingual
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FAQ: Food Assistance in Louisiana
How do I find a food pantry in Louisiana?
Use the search bar above to search by city or zip code in Louisiana. You can also browse cities directly from this page.
Are food pantries in Louisiana free?
Yes, all food pantries in our directory provide food assistance at no cost to visitors.
What should I bring to a food pantry in Louisiana?
Requirements vary, but many pantries serve anyone without ID. Check individual pantry pages for specific requirements.
Government Food Programs in Louisiana
Food pantries are one resource. You may also qualify for these programs:
SNAP Benefits in Louisiana
Food stamps · monthly EBT card benefits
WIC Program in Louisiana
Women, infants & children · clinic finder
Research on hunger in Louisiana
County-level data on food insecurity, poverty, and federal program coverage. All atlases are free, sourced from Census + USDA, and licensed CC BY 4.0.
SNAP Benefits Atlas
Coverage gap between poor households and SNAP enrollment, by county.
WIC Coverage Atlas
Eligible-but-unenrolled pregnant women, infants, and children under 5.
Child Poverty Atlas
Children under 18 below the poverty line, county by county.
Senior Hunger Atlas
Food insecurity and marginal food security among adults 60+.
Summer EBT Atlas
Summer benefits for school-age kids — participation, take-up, dollars at stake.
School Hunger Atlas
Free/reduced lunch eligibility and Community Eligibility adoption.
Food Deserts Atlas
USDA low-income / low-access census tracts, pantry density, and gaps.
Rural Poverty Atlas
USDA Persistent Poverty Counties, Rural-Urban Continuum codes, and pantry gaps.