Comprehensive List of Food Pantries in Shreveport Area

As the clock is ticking on a possible end of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, food banks are hoping the public will step in to help. Demand for help is up by more than 15% this week and that number is expected to climb.

Louisiana Steps in to Help Fund SNAP Benefits

Governor Jeff Landry has issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency to help keep funds flowing. Landry says "we should not allow our elderly, disabled, or children to go hungry."

Money to fund SNAP across the state will run out at the end of this month. Governor Jeff Landry says that means recipients will not be getting help for November unless something changes quickly.

Local food banks and food pantries are bracing for calls for service.

Where Can Residents Turn for Help Getting Food

The best way to get help is to contact the food bank at (318) 675-2400 to find the agency nearest you that has food available for the general public.

Here is a of some of the local agencies in the area who have food pantries. There are many others, but they do not all operate year round or have regular pick up times.

Bossier City

Asbury UMC
3200 Airline Drive Bossier City
Operates on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9am-noon in the church lobby.

Christ the King / Mary Queen of Peace / St. Jude
At the old Christ the King school at the corner of Barksdale Boulevard and Bennett Street.
It is open on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Operation Blessing 
1518 Cox St., Bossier City
The food bank is operated Wednesdays 9 a.m.-noon

Benton
Benton Methodist Church

Food distribution is on the third Wednesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Call ahead at 318 935-8515 and leave a message.

Keithville
Keithville UMC

11145 Old Mansfield Road, Keithville, LA

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Shreveport

Christian Services / Hospitality House – Shreveport, Caddo

Meals are served 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day).

• Breakfast is served each day from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• Lunch/dinner is each day from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fairfield United Methodist Church

The food pantry is located at 520 Herndon St., Shreveport,

The food pantry operates Thursdays from 10am-2pm.

Salvation Army

1207 Cornwell Street Shreveport

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.

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

Applicants must provide documents such as SNAPS benefit sheet, bills, referral from OFS, or proof of income for last 30 days for eligibility for services.

Junior League

Red Apron Pantry on Line Avenue in Shreveport

Call (318) 221 – 6144 for hours of operation.

Each of these agencies provides assistance. You are encouraged to contact them to find out how they will be helping during this time of special need.