Food assistance
17 listedAbraham's Tent - Food Distribution Center
2300 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Abraham's Tent - Food Pantry - Soup Kitchen
2424 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Care Help Of Sulphur, Inc. - Food Distribution Center
112 E Thomas St, Sulphur, LA 70663, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
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Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana - Food Distribution Center
1225 2nd St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Columbus Circle Recreation Center - Food Distribution Center
3520 Greinwich Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Donald Ray Stevens Recreation Center - Food Distribution Center
1619 Cessford St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Faith & Friends Food Pantry
4009 Legion St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 1:00 – 2:30 PM · Tuesday: 1:00 – 2:30 PM · Wednesday: 1:00 – 2:30 PM · Thursday: 1:00 – 2:30 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Food Distribution Center - Seventh-Day Adventist Church
1537 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Good Hope Missionary - Food Distribution Center
821 Sampson St, Westlake, LA 70669, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Henry Heights Recreation Center - Food Distribution Center
801 E School St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Open Door Biker Church Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
423 W Burton St, Sulphur, LA 70663, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Pentecostals of Vinton - Food Distribution Center
835 Fairchild St, Vinton, LA 70668, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Saint Memorial Church of God In Christ - Food Distribution Center
1717 Moeling St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Second Harvest Food Bank
2309 LA-397, Lake Charles, LA 70615, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123
Food bank serving Calcasieu County, Louisiana. They distribute food through local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs in the Calcasieu County area. Visit their website or call to find the food assistance nearest you.
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food.
Shepherd's Inn Outreach of United Christian Fellowship Church - Food Distribution Center
2802 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70615, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Westlake United Methodist Church - Food Distribution Center
704 Johnson St, Westlake, LA 70669, USA
Monday: 9:30 – 10:30 AM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: 9:30 – 10:30 AM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Diapers & baby supplies
13 listedABC Pregnancy Resource Center
600 Belden St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Abraham's Tent
2424 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Bellard Center
2808 Hillcrest Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70615, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
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Care Help
200 N Huntington St, Sulphur, LA 70663, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana
1155 Ryan St #212, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Community Outreach Center
1006 E 4th St, Dequincy, LA 70633, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Johnson Food Service And More
1018 Alamo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Junior League of Lake Charles
1019 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Pink & Blue Avenue
4070 Nelson Rd #900, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1102 Mill St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
St Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church
1500 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
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: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Tractor Supply Co.
2751 Power Center Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Watersedge Church
2760 Power Center Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Maternal & infant health
4 listedCalcasieu Parish Health Unit - Sulphur
201 Edgar St, Sulphur, LA 70663, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Chada WIC Clinic
140 W 4th St, Dequincy, LA 70633, USA
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center
603 Pujo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
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SWLA Center for Health Services
2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Healthcare & clinics
5 listedCalcasieu Community Clinic
550 E Sale Rd #217, Lake Charles, LA 70609, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM · Friday: 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Calcasieu Parish Health Department
3236 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Community Health Center of WCCH
703 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70663, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
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Public Health Office
3236 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Public Health Office
707 E Prien Lake Rd # A, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Childcare & early education
12 listedBrenda H. Hunter Head Start
2200 Elder St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM · Thursday: 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM · Friday: 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Calcasieu Parish School Board Early Childhood & Development
1618 Mill St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Calcasieu4all
2001 Russell St, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Call (337) 217-4210 ext. 2802Website
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
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Dequincy Elementary Head Start
1605 W 4th St, Dequincy, LA 70633, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Drost Special School
1150 N Crocker St, Sulphur, LA 70663, USA
Monday: 7:45 AM – 3:10 PM · Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 3:10 PM · Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 3:10 PM · Thursday: 7:45 AM – 3:10 PM · Friday: 7:45 AM – 3:10 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Early Childhood/Head Start
1618 Mill St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
J I Watson Headstart
201 E 1st St, Iowa, LA 70647, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School
100 N Prater St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Leap Into Learning Child Development
1277 Ham Reid Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Little Rascals Preschool LLC
919 Henning Dr, Sulphur, LA 70663, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Ready Set & Grow
212 E Telephone Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Ships Ahoy Children's Academy
1639 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Utilities & financial help
2 listedCatholic Charities
600 W Bayou Pines Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Catholic Charities
1225 2nd St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
National helplines, open to every family
These work anywhere in the United States, most of them around the clock.
Feeding America Food Bank Finder
Find your local Feeding America food bank and nearby pantries anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
SNAP Food Assistance (USDA state directory)
Apply for SNAP (food stamps) to help buy groceries. Use the directory to find your state SNAP office and application.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm ET
Free help finding food assistance anywhere in the country. Call to be connected with food pantries, meal sites, and benefit programs. Available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
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National Diaper Bank Network
Find a diaper bank near you anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Families in need of diapers
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call or text 24/7; interpreter services available.
Who it is for: Pregnant and postpartum people and their families
Postpartum Support International
Support and resources for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Call or text the helpline to be connected with local support.
Who it is for: New and expecting parents
WIC Nutrition Program (USDA)
Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5. Find and apply at your local WIC clinic.
Who it is for: Income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5
Find a Health Center (HRSA)
Find a community health center near you that provides care on a sliding fee scale, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Who it is for: Open to all; sliding-scale fees
Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Enroll in health coverage for your family, with financial help based on income. Call or apply online; the call center is open 24/7.
Who it is for: Open to all; subsidies based on income
Insure Kids Now (Medicaid and CHIP for children)
Free or low-cost health and dental coverage for children and teens through Medicaid and CHIP. Call to be connected with your state program and get help enrolling.
Who it is for: Children and teens in income-eligible families
Childcare.gov
Find child care options, financial assistance, and your state child care resources anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to all families
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free early education, child care, and family support for income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5. Use the locator to find a program near you.
Who it is for: Income-eligible families with children birth to age 5
211 (United Way)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential help available 24/7 in every state. Dial 211 to connect with local resources for housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
HUD Housing Counseling
Free, HUD-approved counseling for renters and homeowners. Get help finding rental assistance, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, and locating affordable housing.
Who it is for: Open to renters and homeowners
National Runaway Safeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Help and resources for youth experiencing homelessness or thinking about running away, and for their families. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
Who it is for: Youth and families
LIHEAP Energy Assistance (National Energy Assistance Referral)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm ET
Free help paying heating and cooling bills. Call to be connected with the energy assistance office that serves your area, or visit EnergyHelp.us to find it.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Call or text 988, or chat online. Help is available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Anyone in crisis; free and confidential
Disaster Distress Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis counseling for anyone in emotional distress related to a disaster. Call or text 24/7.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by a disaster
SAMHSA National Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone; free and confidential
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 confidential support for children, teens, parents, and anyone worried about a child. Counselors answer questions, talk through difficult situations, and connect you with local resources. Call or text.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online to talk with an advocate, plan for safety, and find local help.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by domestic violence; free and confidential
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7. Call or chat online to reach a trained advocate.
Who it is for: Survivors of sexual assault; free and confidential
Find Legal Aid (Legal Services Corporation)
Search for the free civil legal aid office that serves your county. LSC funds nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state for issues like housing, custody, benefits, and debt.
LawHelp.org (free legal aid finder)
Find free legal aid and self-help resources in your state for housing, family, public benefits, safety, and more.
Who it is for: Income-eligible individuals and families
CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)
Free job search help, training and certification info, and resume guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. Use the Local Help section to find your nearest American Job Center for free in-person employment services.
211 Transportation Help (United Way)
Free, confidential referrals to local transportation help such as rides to medical appointments, bus passes, and gas vouchers where available. If you have Medicaid, also ask your state Medicaid office about free rides to covered medical appointments.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (club finder)
After-school and summer programs for ages 6 to 18, including sports leagues, STEM labs, and meals at many clubs. Use the finder to locate a club near you.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Free, age-appropriate books mailed each month to children from birth to age 5, at no cost to families. Available where a local program operates; use the finder to check your area and register your child online.
Who it is for: Any Missouri child under age 5, regardless of income
YMCA (Find Your Y)
Youth programs, child care, camps, and family activities at local YMCAs nationwide. Use the locator to find your nearest Y and see which youth programs it offers.
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