Food Banks / Senior Boxes

Phone
318-746-2645
Address
2125 Airline Dr.
Bossier City, LA 71111
Notes

Anyone is welcome

Community Dinner Only: Mondays and Thursdays 5:00 to 6:00.

Clothes Closet 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Tuesdays

Phone
(318) 965-2273
Fax
(318) 965-5360
Address
4615 Palmento Rd.
Benton, LA 71006
Notes

Only serves Benton Zip Code 71006.

Distributes food on the third Wednesday of each month.

Proof of residency and ID required before receiving services.

Contact
Rev. Bobby Dye
Phone
(318) 742-6153
Address
2225 Airline Dr.
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
Notes

Hours: Thurs from 9:00 to 12:00.

Serves only 71111 area code.

Eligibility: Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) and Proof of Income.

Allows clients to have food once every 30 days.

Contact
Alvin Moore
Phone
(318) 221-4857
Address
2346 Levy St,
Shreveport, LA 71103
Notes

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 7 days a week

Intake Hours: Monday to Friday- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Hospitality House (established 1983) is a soup kitchen and provides two hot meals per day - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Phone
(318) 673-4440
Address
520 Olive St.
Shreveport, LA 71104
Notes

A delicious meal prepared in the Highland Center kitchen by Chef Lashon Paul and Priscilla Small, served family-style on round tables. Volunteer servers and hosts are provided each week by sponsoring churches and organizations.

Every Thursday except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

5:00 p.m. Volunteers arrive for set up 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Orientation.

6:00 p.m.  Meal begins

Contact
Mrs. Dee Basile
Phone
(318) 868-7771
Address
4105 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71105
Notes

Fairfield United Methodist Church is open every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Each Applicant should bring their Louisiana State Identification, Proof of Income, Food Budget Sheet if applicable and Social Security Card for intake.

Phone
(318) 746-4422
Address
4750 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71112
Notes

The Fellowship UMC food pantry serves the Elm Grove and South Bossier City area, zip code 71112 on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 12pm-2pm.

Contact
Dr. Henry Armington
Phone
(318) 865-8894
Address
6906 Henderson Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71106
Notes

CALL CHURCH FIRST.

The First Baptist Church of Cedar Grove has a food and clothing pantry. They also assist with utilities based on the need.

Contact
Mrs. Jane Cooper or Mrs. Sally Hamer
Phone
(318) 742-3823
Address
201 John Wesley Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71112
Notes

Hours: Mondays and Thursdays: 9:00 to 11:30.

Bring a photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) and proof of Bossier resident for eligibility.

Serves each client once every two months.

Phone
(318) 675-2400
Address
2307 Texas Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71103
Contact
Rev. Richard Exley
Phone
(318) 797-6337
Address
8925 Youree Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71115
Notes

Hours: Mondays and Thursdays: 9:00 to 11:30.

Bring a photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) and proof of Bossier resident for eligibility.

Serves each client once every two months.

Contact
Rev. Richard Exley
Phone
(318) 797-6337
Address
8925 Youree Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71115
Notes

Hours: 3rd Saturday, from 9:00 to 12:00.

Services are only for residents in the 71105, 71106, 71108, 71115, or 71118 zip codes.

Proof of residency and for household members required for services.

Phone
(318) 299-6375
Address
814 Constable St.
Minden, LA 71055
Notes

Hours: Tuesday to Friday- 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Distribution: 3rd Saturday of Each Month 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Driver’s license and proof of income (paycheck stub or social security records) required for services.

Contact
Rev. Theresa McConnell or Mrs Jenninfer McCullough
Phone
(318) 635-5617
Address
5550 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71119
Notes

Office Hours_ From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Food + Soul Care / Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Gather for a meal and conversation, building new friendships, and soul care.The meal begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free for first time guests.

Soul care options begin around 6:15 for all ages.

Contact
Mrs. Susan Foster, Director
Phone
318-424-0434 ext. 223
Fax
318-425-7643
Address
520 Herndon St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
Notes

Serves residents of 71101 - 71104 zip codes.

Must have ID and proof of need.

Hours: Monday Thru Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Noel has the largest food pantry in Northwest Louisiana giving out over 10,000 bags of food every year to people in need in Caddo Parish.

The Food Pantry is operated by Director Susan Foster along with over 100 volunteers from Noel and various churches of all denominations.

Other services offered include our "Start-up" kits for those who have experienced a recent house fire and pet food for those clients with pets.

Serves residents of the 71101 or 71104 zip codes only.

Contact
Rev. J.D. Kidd
Phone
(318) 375-3471
Address
580 Airport Dr.
Vivian, LA 71082
Notes

Hours- 3rd Sunday of each month from 10:00 to 12:00.

Applicants must show picture ID such as a driver’s license or state ID, and proof to income to receive food.

Company Name
Contact
Mrs. Theresa Cobb
Phone
(318) 424-3200
Address
147 E Stoner Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71101
Notes

Hours – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00..

Client assisted with pantry order. Must bring ID. Referral from OFS.

Accepted ID’s include driver’s license, state picture ID, Social Security card, or birth certificate.

Applicants must provide documents such as SNAPS benefit sheet, bills, or proof of income for services.

Contact
Mr. Mike Baumann
Address
331 East 71st Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
Notes

Hours: Friday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Intake: Photo ID, SS Card, and Proof of eligibility (ADC, Food Stamps, SSI Supplemental, or FDA documents).

Eligibility: Residency within Cedar Grove, Hollywood Heights, Mooretown, and Eden Gardens only.

Food vouchers for emergencies.

Helpline: 318-865-7807

Contact
Father James Flowers
Phone
(318) 746-2571
Fax
(318) 747-5500 
Address
1959 Airline Dr.
Bossier City, LA 71112
Notes

Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday (Bossier Residents).

St. George Episcopal Church is flexible with the type of assistance they Provide. They usually prefer assisting Bossier residents, but they will assist outside of Bossier Parish. All requests have to be approved by Father Flowers.

Phone
(318) 683-6977
Address
8924 Jewella Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71118
Notes

Food and clothes assistance

Contact
Rev. Roosevelt Seaberry
Phone
(318) 686-1051
Address
702 W 71st St.
Shreveport, LA 71106
Notes

Call the number listed for more information.

Contact
Mrs. Tracy Lewis
Phone
(318) 377-6804
Address
204 Miller St.
Minden, LA 71055
Notes

Hours - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

No clothes are given on Friday

Residents of Webster Parish only.

Must provide Social Security card or other documents with Social Security number for eligibility.

Bring cutoff notice for help with utility bills

Emergency food and food for clients once every six months.

Contact
Mr. Robert Williams
Phone
(318) 746-9821
Address
177 Hwy 527
Elm Grove, LA 71051
Notes

The United Christian Rescue Association is open on Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Each applicant should bring their Louisiana State Identification, Proof of Income, Food Stamp Budget Sheet if applicable and their Social Security card for intake.