MGA - Metairie, LA

Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.

 

English Language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food/

Spanish language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food-es/  

 

Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.

https://nationalceliac.org/gluten-free-food-pantries/.

SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)

 

Federally funded program administered at the state level

 

Eligibility:

https://medicaidoffice.us/louisiana-medicaid-offices/metairie-la-medicaid-food-stamp-welfare-office/ 

 

Apply:

https://medicaidoffice.us/state-online-application-for-medicaid-food-stamp-or-cash/ 

CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program

 

Monthly box may include a variety of the following:  juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables. 

 

Eligibility:

Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

 

 

Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/

 

 

Phone: 504- 736-6480

1300 S Myrtle St

Metairie, LA 70003

 

 

Phone: 504-838-4277

1121 S Causeway Blvd

Jefferson, LA 70121

 

2926 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

 

 

 

 

 

EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.

National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.

National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.

Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.

 

 

Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

 

Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988

All Medicaid beneficiaries, who are eligible for transportation services and DO NOT receive transportation services through a managed care plan, should contact Verida to schedule a ride.

 

 

 

https://nlihc.org/rental-assistance 

National Low-Income Housing Coalition

 

https://www.seniorliving.org/finance/senior-discounts/ 

Retail, grocery, restaurant, leisure, travel, etc discounts.

 

-Receive 1 free home cleaning each month for 2 months (2 cleanings total)

-Individuals and families who are receiving cancer treatment, recovering from cancer, or in hospice should be eligible.

 

 https://www.jeffparish.net/departments/citizens--affairs/senior-services/senior-centers 

Bridge City Senior Center
Phone: 504-436-2059

1601 Bridge City Avenue
Bridge City, LA 70094

Estelle Senior Center
Phone: 504-341-4444

5012 Ehret Road
Marrero, LA 70072

Grand Isle Senior Center
Phone: 504-787-2685

3811 Highway 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358

Gretna Senior and Wellness Center
Phone: 504-301-3743

476 Franklin Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053

Harahan Senior Center
Phone: 504-737-3810

100 Elodie Street
Harahan, LA 70123

 

Jefferson Senior Center (Thomas C. Laughlin Center)
Phone: 504-734-0997

4518 Jefferson Highway
Jefferson, LA 70121

 

Kenner City Senior Center
Phone: 504-468-7513

641 Compromise Street
Kenner, LA 70062

Lafitte Senior Center
Phone: 504-689-4403

4927 Treasure Drive
Lafitte, LA 70094

Marrero Senior Center
4420 7th Street
Marrero, LA 70072 

Metairie Senior Center
Phone: 504-835-0210

265 N. Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70001

Westwego Senior Center
Phone: 504-309-6230

701 Fourth Street
Westwego, LA 70094