Crescent City Community Resources
Here is a list of resources for the New Orleans Area for those who might need them. You can also contact United Way via dialing 211 to get other resources near you.
FOOD & TOILETRIES:
Free pantries
New Orleans Healing Center
Located on the first floor of the New Orleans Healing Center, this pantry offers toiletries, food, and other items The Free Little Pantry is currently located on the first floor of The New Orleans Healing Center underneath The Grand Hall Staircase. This newly-renovated area currently houses two bookshelves, signage, and a lockable gate to keep the pantry open during normal-business hours. For the past 5 months, the New Orleans Healing Center has been working to alleviate the stress of food insecurity in our community. With the help of our neighbors, the Little Free Pantry was conceived to bring food, toiletries, and other goods to families who need it. We offer these donations in a positive and non-judgemental space. Every donation makes an impact. Take what you need, leave what you can.
Lucha Krewe's Little Free Pantry
Located at 3299 Cleveland Avenue, this pantry is open 24/7 and accepts donations of toiletries, non-perishable foods, and other items
Personal Hygiene Pop Up Pantry
Located in the 7th Ward at Marais and Annette, this pantry provides basic needs like soap, tampons, deodorant, and water
Algiers Point Free Lil Pantry: Located at 615 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans, Orleans Parish 70114
Crescent Care Food Pantry:
Love Your Neighbor NOLA's BFF program provides caregivers essential needs for raising young children. Biweekly, clients are able to meet with staff to discuss their needs, access tangible supplies, and connect with representatives from other community organizations.
This program provides:
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Clothes
- Nursing items
- Car seats and more
Love Your Neighbor NOLA
https://www.loveyourneighbornola.com/programs
9.63 miles away - Get Directions
7240 Crowder Boulevard
Unit 300J
New Orleans, LA 70127
Phone: 504-356-2142
Notes: By appointment only. Saturdays are open every second and fourth time a month.
Open Now: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CST
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Free Meals:
FOOD FOR LIFE NEW ORLEANS:
Free Vegetarian Feast
7 PM Every Sunday!
2936 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA
504.343.8492
Just The Right Attitude
We provide our services to; Homeless, sick and shut in, working poor, senior citizens and especially to those that make to much money to get help and not enough to make it daily. So we offer meal services at specific times to combat the hunger. Our hours are: 9:00 am to 2 pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00 am to 12 pm on Friday. Our services are by appointments only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call (504) 430-5307 now for an appointment.
37210 City Park Ave
Suite C
Geismar, LA 70734
Phone: 504-430-5307
Open Now: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM CST
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM CST
Monday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM CST
The Open Table offers a meal, shelter, hygiene items, books, clothing, friendship, counseling and prayer for homeless men and women seeking help. Rayne members support this program with an ongoing collection of hotel amenities and travel size hygiene items, socks and t-shirts. Weekly meals are also prepared and served by church members from Rayne and congregations across the city. The Comfort Food Teams, Salt and Pepper, from Rayne provide hot meals twice monthly.
Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church
0.1 miles away - Get Directions
3900 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504-899-3431
Open Now: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CST
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Saturday: Closed
UTILITY & RENTAL ASSISTANCE:
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MEDICAL RESOURCES:
New Orleans Mission Inc
1.75 miles away - Get Directions
1134 Baronne St
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-523-2116
Fax: 504-529-3094
Email:
Open Now: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CST
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Saturday: Closed
Free medical services are provided by LSU’s weekly clinic. TB tests, flu shots and general checkups are given to guests and people in our community. Free prescriptions are made available at Walgreen’s with doctor’s prescription.
For more information please contact us at 504-523-2116.
Luke's House Clinic
1.11 miles away - Get Directions
2222 Simon Bolivar Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113
Call 504-444-7879 to get more info.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
The Prescription Assistance Program provides patients with a free one-month supply of medications. Additionally, physicians only prescribe low-cost drugs whenever possible.
This program provides:
- Prescription assistance
This program does not cover the cost of prescriptions issued by other physicians or clinics.
Need assistance traveling to healthcare?
Mercy Medical Angels provides assistance in the air with commercial airline tickets and volunteer pilots, and on the ground with gas cards, bus and train tickets.
https://www.mercymedical.org/request-assistance
New Orleans Abortion Fund
Admin-Only Location
For more information call 504-363-1112.
Open Now: 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM CST
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Saturday: Closed
Abortion funds are groups of people who help women pay for their abortions. Nearly all abortion funds are grassroots organizations that work directly with women and families who face obstacles to abortion. Funds help women to pay for an abortion and for travel to a clinic or for an overnight stay in a motel near a clinic.
OneBunchHookUp provides handicap-accessible Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for the elderly local and state Medicare clients who have little to no forms of transportation to their medical appointments.
OneBunchHookUp, LLC
5.36 miles away - Get Directions
4480 General De Gaulle Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
Phone: 504-309-1973
Open Now: 05:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
http://www.onebunchhookup.com/MedicalReservation.html
The PAN Foundation offers disease-specific assistance programs to help patients pay for their out-of-pocket costs.
Out of pocket costs may include:
- Deductibles
- Co-pays and coinsurance
- Health insurance premiums
- Transportation for medical care
Are you ready to apply for a PAN grant?
You can apply online anytime through the PAN portal or by phone. To apply by phone, call us at 1-866-316-7263 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
ANNOUNCEMENT: CHANGES TO PAN GRANTS
In response to the new Medicare Part D reform that will place a cap of $2,000 on prescription out-of-pocket costs for all Medicare Part D drugs starting in 2025, we are adjusting our grant amounts beginning on January 1, 2025. We design our grants to cover 100% of out-of-pocket costs for most patients—and that isn’t changing. Learn more about this adjustment.
Check your eligibility
Find out if you or your patient qualifies for PAN grants by searching our disease fund list for open funds and use the eligibility pre-screening tool. You’ll find out immediately if you’re eligible to continue with the application.
Eligibility varies by disease fund and type of grant. In general, to qualify for a PAN grant, you (or your patient) must meet these criteria:
You’re getting treatment for the disease named in the disease fund or program.
You have health insurance that covers your qualifying medication or product. Note: health insurance requirements vary by disease fund.
Your prescribed medication must be listed as a covered medication within the disease fund you apply for.
Your income must fall at or below the federal poverty level specified by the disease fund.
You must reside and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories. Note: U.S. citizenship is not required.
You can apply for a PAN grant if you are:
Currently in treatment or taking medication for your diagnosis, or
Got treatment in the last 90 days, or
Scheduled to begin treatment in the next 120 days
Healthwell Foundation Headquarters
https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/disease-funds/
Admin-Only Location
Phone: 800-675-8416 ext.
The HealthWell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) independent non-profit organization providing financial assistance to adults and children to cover the cost of prescription drug coinsurance, copayments, deductibles, health insurance premiums and other selected out-of-pocket health care costs.
This program provides assistance with:
-Prescription copays
-Health insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurance
-Travel costs
-Behavioral health services
HealthWell helps with treatment for a variety of diseases and is currently accepting applications for grants from their 'Open Funds'. The Foundation grants assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to the extent that funding is available.
Guidance Medical works to provide assistance to children with special health care needs and their families.
Funds may be used for:
- Medical costs - prescriptions, medical bills, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, etc.
- Non-Medical costs - home modifications, vehicle modifications, clothing, diapers, bottles, etc.
- Healthcare utilization costs - travel to medical facilities (air travel, train, bus, etc.), lodging for family (hotel, short-term rental), parking fees, etc.
- Daily living costs - food, utilities (gas, electric, water), transportation (fuel)
Other requests not categorized above will be reviewed on an ad hoc basis
Grants will be allocated up to $500 per family, per year. Requests for funds greater than $500 are unlikely to be funded and will require the approval of the Board and could result in delay of disbursement.
Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Recipients will be contacted upon approval. Please allow a minimum of 15 business days for review of requests.
https://guidancemedical.org/stay-afloat-application
Prescription Drug Discount Cards:
CLOTHING:
Grace Community Clothing Closet provides FREE clothing to women and men in need. Our clients are generally unhoused or unstably housed and in need of clean, fresh clothing. Our clothing closet is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7:20-7:45am.
You will assist our clients in finding clothing and assist in organizing donated clothing.
1526 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Located on the Safe Haven Campus at Robin Road (on the same campus but not at the NAMI office.)
Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 am -3:00pm
NAMI's Closet was originally created to help provide clothing to the clients at Northlake Behavioral Health System. Many clients arrive with nothing. Not even clothes to wear. NAMI's Closet provides clean underwear, socks, clothes, and shoes to these individuals. Located on the Safe Haven campus, the Closet has become a valuable resource, helping those in need of clothing and small household items. We receive donations from the community and return these items back to those in need at no/low cost through NAMI's Closet.
The Open Table offers a meal, shelter, hygiene items, books, clothing, friendship, counseling and prayer for homeless men and women seeking help. Rayne members support this program with an ongoing collection of hotel amenities and travel size hygiene items, socks and t-shirts. Weekly meals are also prepared and served by church members from Rayne and congregations across the city. The Comfort Food Teams, Salt and Pepper, from Rayne provide hot meals twice monthly.
Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church
0.1 miles away - Get Directions
3900 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504-899-3431
Open Now: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CST
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Saturday: Closed
Fred Hampton Free Store
5523 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
The Fred Hampton Free Store aims to give the community what it needs. Run by Dan Bingler, The Free Store distributes food, contraceptives, clothing, and even clinic help to anyone in need.
As reflected by the name, the resources offered are free to whomever needs them. Bingler founded GNO Caring Collective in 2020 in response to COVID-19. The Free Store opened its doors over a year ago in the Lower Ninth Ward at 5523 St Claude Ave, previously a Family Dollar, and has aimed to create an environment where creativity and community flourish.
Works by local artists cover the walls of The Free Store.
“The best part about what I do here is seeing people bring their ideas here and creating something from it,” Bingler said.
Not only is The Free Store a communal space, but it also acts as a music venue for all-ages shows. It typically charges $10 for entry when doing shows, but no one is turned away for lack of funds, according to various posters.
Fred Hampton Free Store
The GNO Caring Collective's Fred Hampton Free Store stocks shelves of food, clothing, toiletries, books and menstrual products for visitors to take at no charge.
This program provides:
- Household goods
- Clothing and linens
- Furniture
- Books and media
- Harm reduction
The store sometimes has food and personal care items.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
539 Fats Domino Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
Westbank United Seventh-day Adventist Church
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Hours of Operation:Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m., Exercise Class begins at 3:30 p.m.
2401 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
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12 Noon Sundays
31492 Anner Rd.
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601.749.9460
Crescent City Farmers Markets
UPTOWN
Tuesdays
February 25, 2025
8 am - 12 pm
Uptown Square
200 Broadway St. at the River
MID-CITY
Thursdays
February 27, 2025
3 pm - 6 pm
Lafitte Greenway Plaza
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
CITY PARK
Sundays
March 2, 2025
8 am - 12 pm
New Location: City Putt Parking Lot
Dreyfous Drive @ Anseman Ave
https://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/vendors/become-a-vendor
VOLUNTEERING & WORK RESOURCES:
YarNOLA
location_on 5163 General De Gaulle Dr suite e, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA
Online/Physical Location: Both
About: I’m a local yarn store with weird hours. I carry small batch hand dyed yarn from LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Gulf Coast state dyers for fancy projects and Ice brand yarns for all the days in between.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yarnolawb
Website:
HTTPS://www.yarnola.com
Contact Information:
Info@yarnola.com
Phone Number:
504-229-2340
YouthWork
https://neworleans.dressforsuccess.org/programs/suiting/
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Youthwork is a program offered by the Office of Workforce Development for 14 to 24 year old youth who are interested in obtaining a skill/trade and acquiring work experience.
Youthwork offers:
-Tutoring, study skills
-Alternative secondary school
-Summer employment
-Paid and unpaid work experience
-Occupational skills training
-Leadership development
-Supportive services
-Adult mentoring
-Follow-up services
-Comprehensive counseling
-Financial literacy
-Entrepreneurial training
-Labor market information
Youthwork benefits include college textbook assistance, application/exam fee assistance, work uniform assistance, education/employment counseling, transportation assistance, and direct employment/placement assistance.
To apply, you must have:
-a birth certificate
-social security card
-photo ID
-proof of income (3 Check Stubs from 6 months prior to applying for services; Social Security Award Letter, Food Stamps and/or Welfare Award Letter - TANF)
-proof of address (i.e. Utility Bill, Rent Receipt, State ID or Driver's License)
-current school report card (in-school youth), diploma/withdraw slip/drop notice (out of school youth only)
-a parent/legal gaurdian signature (youth 18 years and younger.)
For more information call the Office of Workforce Development at 504-658-4500.
MUSICIAN RESOURCES:
The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic (NOMC) provides reliable, patient-centered medical care to all who work in the cultural community of New Orleans (musicians, vocalists, music tradition bearers, Mardi Gras Indians, music club workers, artists, dancers, etc.) and their household members over the age of 19.
This program provides:
- Comprehensive medical care
- Dental care
- Mental health counseling
- Physical therapy
- Prescriptions
- Vision care
First-time patients, please call or email to determine eligibility and schedule an appointment with the Musicians’ Clinic. This program accepts Medicare and Medicaid and offers payments on a sliding fee-scale based on your income. The NOMC accepts all eligible patients, regardless of insurance status. If you are in need of transportation, the NOMC staff can arrange a taxi for you. The NOMC staff will gladly arrange for free medical transportation for you.
Call 504-415-3514 to schedule an appointment.
Email info@nomaf.org to get more info.
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of the Greater New Orleans area and performing/practicing your craft for at least 1 year.
Must be willing and able to establish NOMC as your primary care provider.
This program helps people who are older than 18 years old.
Must meet income requirements for sliding scale fee.
Languages: English, Spanish
Cost: Sliding Scale
Coverage Area: This program covers residents of the following counties: Orleans Parish, LA.
Documents Required
Identification:
Valid State-Issued ID
Proof of Income:
Recent Tax Return AND 1099 Form AND W-2 form AND Most recent paycheck stub
Other Documents:
Proof of involvement in the Louisiana cultural community AND Recording Royalty Statement AND Notarized letter from your bandleader, club owner or manager/agent or employer
New Orleans Musicians' Clinic
0.19 miles away - Get Directions
3700 Saint Charles Avenue
2nd Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-412-1366
Notes: LSU Healthcare Network
Open Now: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CST
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Saturday: Closed
New Orleans Musicians' Assistance Foundation
Admin-Only Location
Phone: 504-415-3514
Fax: 504-895-4396
Email:
Open Now: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Lantern Light Ministires
2.29 miles away - Get Directions
1803 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-273-5573 ext. 115
Closed Now
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Lantern Light Ministries provides assistance in obtaining birth certificates and State ID's to individuals and families in need.
Services provided include:
- Birth Certificate Assistance
- ID Assistance
Birth Certificate Assistance is available every Monday morning, participants must be in line by 7:45 AM.
ID Assistance is available every Tuesday morning, participants must be in line by 7:30 AM. Proof of an expired ID is required to receive this assistance.
FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY WORKERS:
CORE provides support to food and beverage service employees, with children who are experiencing financial hardship due to an illness or medical emergency.
Expenses covered include:
- Rent or mortgage
- Utilities
- Funeral expenses
- Medical bills/supplies
- Therapy
- Hospital expenses (travel, food, gas, etc.)
- Child needs (diapers, formula, etc.)
- Childcare costs
Former CORE grant recipients may only reapply for CORE assistance when 12 full months have passed since the previous award date. The new application can be for the same chronic condition that previously qualified or for a new qualifying circumstance. All CORE grant recipients are limited to a lifetime cap of $7,500. Once that amount is reached, a candidate is no longer eligible for CORE support.
Giving Kitchen’s Financial Assistance program serves food service workers in crisis.
Financial assistance is awarded based on the food service worker's financial need as well as a set of criteria according to the type of crisis. In order to qualify, a client must have experienced an illness, injury, death of an immediate family member (parent, grandparent, child, sibling, spouse), or a housing disaster like a flood or fire in the last six months. The food service worker must have been employed in food service at the time of crisis. We consider the following types of employers: restaurants, concessions, cafeterias, catering companies, food trucks and bars/taprooms.
Food service workers can apply for assistance for up to six months after a crisis occurs. Once GK receives a completed application and employment verification, the average time to process the application is one week.https://thegivingkitchen.org/help