Lafayette, Louisiana

Federal Nutrition:

How to apply for SNAP and CSFP in state

SNAP: https://dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/snap-how-to-apply
- Call 1-888-LAHELP-U (888-524-3578)
- Email dcfs@la.gov
CSFP: https://www.feedinglouisiana.org/csfp-1-1
- Contact: Tamara Dangerfield at (225) 342-8254 or email at dangerfield@la.gov
- Second Harvest Food Bank Senior Commodity Box: https://no-hunger.org/seniorbox/
  - For questions contact us by phone at 504-729-2842 or email at CSFP@no-hunger.org

State and Local Nutrition:

Local meals on wheels, food pantries, community meals, etc.

Second Harvest Food Bank
- Mobile Market: Find the schedule at: https://no-hunger.org/mobilemarket/
- Food Finder (can input your address to find locations closest to you): https://no-hunger.org/map/
Meals on Wheels: https://www.laf-coa.org/senior-services
- To apply call (337) 262-5990
- Meals are delivered 5 days/week
Food Pantries:
- Gethsemane COGIC: 317 12th St. Lafayette, LA 70501
  - Regular Program Hours:
    - Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1st Week of the Month
    - Friday: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Week of the Month
    - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1st Week of the Month
  - SoulCare Outreach Ministries: 446 N Sterling St. Lafayette, LA 70501
    - Regular Program Hours: Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Every other Saturday
  - Anthony Catholic Church: 615 Edison St, Lafayette, LA 70501
    - Hours: Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  - Acadiana Outreach Center, Inc: 625 N University, Lafayette, LA 70506
    - Hours: M-F 8a-4p
  - United Christian Outreach: 422 Carmel Dr., Lafayette, LA
    - Hours: Tuesdays 10a-1:30p, Thursdays 10a-1:30p
  - Progressive Community Outreach: 125 Gallian St., Lafayette, LA 70501
    - Hours: 8a-10a on the 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th Saturdays of the month
  - Royal Lineage Church - Alfa & Omega Church Int.: 605 S. College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
    - Hours: Fridays 3p-4p
  - Destiny of Faith: 409 Patterson St., Lafayette, LA 70501
    - Hours: 11a-1p
  - Acadiana C.A.R.E.S.: 809 Martin Luther King Dr., Lafayette, LA 70502
    - Hours: M-F 8a-4:30p
  - Spirit of Liberty Christian Fellowship: 2841 Louisiana Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70501
    - Hours: Saturdays 9a-1p
  - A Heart for Children, Inc.: 434 Herbert Rd., Lafayette, LA 70506
    - Hours: Mondays and Thursdays 1p-3p
  - Tabernacle of Hope Center: 925 W Broussard Road, Lafayette, LA 70506
    - Hours: Thursdays 12p-1p
  - Community Meals: Noon meals are served at four sites throughout Lafayette Parish: Broussard Community Center, Broussard; St. Anne’s Hall, Youngsville; Beau SeJour Estates, Carencro; Acadian Heritage Apartments, Scott.
    - The LCOA has no waiting list for congregate meals. To apply, any person aged 60 years and older may contact the Lafayette Council on Aging, Inc. office (337) 262-5990 or apply at any one of the meals sites listed.
    - Broussard Community Center
      - 108 Broadview Dr Suite 100, Broussard, LA 70518
      - Phone: (337) 330-4423
    - Anne’s Hall
      - 201 Church St, Youngsville, LA 70592
      - Phone: (337) 856-8212
    - Beau SeJour Estates
      - 125 Ola St, Carencro, LA 70520
      - Phone: (337) 896-4015
    - Acadian Heritage Apartments
      - 215 Anna St, Scott, LA 70583
      - Phone: (337) 408-3892

Elder Care:

Caregiver assistance, local area on aging, etc.

Lafayette Council on Aging
- https://www.laf-coa.org/
- 160 Industrial Pkwy. Lafayette, LA 70508
- 337-262-5990
Cajun Area Agency on Aging
- https://cajunaaa.org/
- 110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506
- (337) 572-8940
  - Aging and Disability Resource Center: https://cajunaaa.org/aging-disability-resource-center/
- Lafayette Council on Aging – Respite Care
  - https://www.laf-coa.org/senior-services
- Right at Home – Respite Care
  - https://www.rightathome.net/lafayette/services/specialty-care/respite-care
  - 337-603-2866
- com – Respite Care: https://www.care.com/respite-care/lafayette-la?_qs=1
- Senior Helpers
  - https://www.seniorhelpers.com/la/lafayette/services/respite-care/
  - 337-359-2384
- BrightCare Homecare
  - https://brightcarehomecare.com/lafayette/respite-care-at-home/
  - 337-279-5466
- Louisiana Department of Health Respite Care Locator
  - https://ldh.la.gov/faq/category/94
  - call LouisianaAnswers at (225) 342-7100
- ARCH National Respite Network
  - 919-490-5577
  - https://archrespite.org/caregiver-resources/respitelocator/

Transportation:

Lafayette Council on Aging
- https://www.laf-coa.org/senior-services
- Transportation services are furnished Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- 8-10 passenger vans that are wheelchair accessible
- 337-262-5990
Lafayette Transit System (LTS)
- http://www.ridelts.com/
- $0.50 rides for seniors; $3.00 day pass; $12.50 yearly pass for seniors
- Lafayette Transit System General Information: (337) 291-8570
- Fare and Schedule Information: (337) 291-8570
LTS Paratransit
- Information : http://www.ridelts.com/docs/paratransit-riders-guide-120519.pdf
- Application : http://www.ridelts.com/docs/paratransit-application-092017.pdf
- For General Information/Questions Please Call: (337) 291-8200
Smile Community Action Agency
- https://smilecaa.org/programs/
- (337)234-3272
- 501 St. John St., Lafayette, LA 70501
- Mon-Thurs: 8am - 4:30pm; Fri: 8am-1pm
- Provides transportation services (within and outside of respective parishes) for a nominal fee so that clients may attend hospital and medical appointments and social service appointments
Right at Home
- https://www.rightathome.net/lafayette/services/companion-care/transportation
- 337-603-2866
Unique Transport Services – Non-Emergency Medical and Personalized Transportation
- https://uniquetransportservices.com/
- Email: kbreaux@uniquetransportservices.com
- 337-486-4034
BrightCare Homecare Senior Transportation Services
- https://brightcarehomecare.com/lafayette/senior-transportation/
- 337-279-5466
A First Name Basis
- https://afirstnamebasis.com/louisiana/lafayette/
- 337-233-4778

Housing:

Rental assistance, home cleaning and repair assistance, utility assistance, etc.

Lafayette Housing Authority
- https://www.thelha.com/
- 115 Kattie Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501
- Phone: (337) 233-1327
- Hours: M-F 8a-5p (closed for lunch 12p-1p)
Lafayette Emergency Assistance Program (LEAP) – via Catholic Charities
- (337) 235-4972 Ext. 1116
- https://catholiccharitiesacadiana.org/gethelp (links to help with critical home repair or home access, medical care, financial assistance, food, shelter)
- https://catholiccharitiesacadiana.org/lafayette-emergency-assistance-program
LIHEAP
- https://www.lhc.la.gov/energy-assistance
- The LIHEAP program may provide heating/cooling bill payment assistance, crisis bill payment assistance, and/or heating/cooling equipment repair/replacement assistance.
SMILE Community Action Agency
- https://smilecaa.org/programs
- Programs for transportation, LEAP, LIHEAP, CSBG, Emergency food and shelter, health and wellness/fitness and nutrition workshops/activities
- 501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
- (337) 234-3272, Ext. 200
- Email: info@smilecaa.org
- Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Utility Assistance for SLEMCO Customers
- https://slemco.com/residential/billing/utility-assistance/
- For SLEMCO customers facing unexpected challenges and not already receiving any type of assistance with their utility bills, we’ve established a Utility Assistance Program. Qualifying SLEMCO customers who apply can receive a one-time $300 grant payment to their SLEMCO account.*
- Email: ledet@slemco.com.
- 337-896-5384
Monsignor Sigur Center
- https://catholiccharitiesacadiana.org/monsignor-sigur-center
- 401 St. John St., Lafayette, LA
- 235.4972 ext. 1116
- Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM (*holidays may affect these hours)
- The Msgr. Sigur Center offers resources for individuals and families in financial crisis. We serve both impoverished families and individuals, as well as people experiencing homelessness. Households facing a situational crisis can apply for financial assistance with utility bills, funeral expenses, and bus fare. The Msgr. Sigur Center provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families to aid in the prevention of homelessness. If you are in need of financial assistance, please call 337-235-4972, option 2, to schedule an appointment. Assistance may include, but is not limited to: utility assistance, bus fare, and prescription assistance; and fire, funeral or other disaster assistance.
Lafayette Council on Aging – light housekeeping and material aids
- https://www.laf-coa.org/senior-services
- Material Aid: The LCOA provides clients with some Material Aid; such as: Project CARE utility assistance, fans, commodities, food baskets, wheelchairs, bath chairs, potty chairs, walkers and canes. The medical equipment is provided on a loan basis.
- Homemaking: The LCOA provides light housekeeping services for one hour to senior citizens who for whatever reason are unable to clean their homes.
Right at Home – Homemaking
- https://www.rightathome.net/lafayette/services/companion-care
- 337-603-2866
Senior Helpers – light housekeeping
- https://www.seniorhelpers.com/la/lafayette/services/companion-care/
- 337-359-2384
BrightCare Homecare – light housekeeping
- https://brightcarehomecare.com/lafayette/companion-home-care/
- 337-279-5466
A First Name Basis – light housekeeping
- https://afirstnamebasis.com/louisiana/lafayette/
- 337-233-4778
City of Lafayette Housing Rehabilitation Grant Programs (housing rehab grants program, ramp grant program, minor housing rehab grant program, sewer assistance repair program)
- https://www.lafayettela.gov/DP/community-services/housing-services
- 220 West Willow Street, Building B, Lafayette LA 70501
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Phone: 337-291-8000
- Email: DP@LafayetteLA.gov
Catholic Charities Acadiana – Rebuilding Together
- https://catholiccharitiesacadiana.org/rebuildingtogether
- (337) 291-9910
- We provide home repairs and renovations to homeowners who are unable to make necessary improvements to their homes due to financial hardship, age, or disability.
Habitat For Humanity – Lafayette – Critical Repair Program
- https://habitatlafayette.org/homeownership/critical-repair-program/
- The Critical Repair Program helps qualifying homeowners make needed structural and systems repairs so that they can remain safely in their homes and strengthen our community.
- Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
- 823 W. Congress St., Lafayette, LA 70501
- (337) 261-5041
Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants in Louisiana
- https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/la

Enrichment

Greenhouse Senior Center: 110 NE Evangeline Thrwy., Lafayette, LA
- Monday-Friday 6 :30a-2 :30p
- 337-291-5458
- https://www.lafayettela.gov/docs/default-source/parks-and-recreation-documents/recreation-centers/greenhouse-aug-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=66b6a42e_1
The Rose House: 120 Statesman Drive
- Monday-Friday 7a-3p
- 337-291-5444
- https://www.lafayettela.gov/docs/default-source/parks-and-recreation-documents/recreation-centers/rosehouse-center-aug-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=f70603a8_1
Lafayette Public Library – offers programs for seniors
- View the calendar here (can search keyword “seniors”): https://lafayettela.libcal.com/
You can search for events for senior citizens on Eventbrite:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/d/la--lafayette/senior-citizens/
Lafayette City Marshal’s Office, LA hosts regional athletic/social events for seniors:
- https://www.lafayettemarshal.com/communityEvents