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Acadia-St. Landry Food Pantry Guide

A community guide on local food bank pantries, food box distribution sites, and mobile markets

By Courtney J., Macaroni Kid Publisher April 12, 2022

Acadia Parish Food Pantry Sites

We strongly encourage always calling the location prior to projected date to confirm time/date, and requirements! 

ABUNDANT LIFE JUST CARES
400 Gossen Memorial Drive, Rayne
Times: 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month/depending on delivery 8-9:30am
337-581-6563

New Horizon Church

Serves a hot meal and food pantry on the last Tuesday of the month
162 Napp Street, Church Point
Times: 11am
337-308-0336

Love of Christ Baptist Church
1120 West Hutchinson Ave., Crowley
Food Drive held monthly
Follow their FB page or call for dates
337-514-1806 

MS. HELEN'S SOUP KITCHEN
117 West 7th Street, Crowley
Times: Mon., Wed., & Fri. 10:30am - 1pm
337-783 -7374

Christian Service Center
Second Harvest Food Distribution on first Tuesday of the month
422 E. Kennedy Ave., Iota
Times: 8:30-11:30am,weather permitting
337-779-3057

St. Landry Parish Food Pantry Sites

We strongly encourage always calling the location prior to projected date to confirm time/date, and requirements! 

Eunice Food Bank
521 Samuel Drive, Eunice
Distributes food every other month to families, up to 6 days of food
337-457-7541

I.C.O.N.S. (Interfaith Council on Needs St. Landry)
1411 North Market Street, Opelousas
Times: Mondays & Thursdays 9am - noon
337-594 -8845

LANDMARK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
4581 Highway 31, Leonville
Times: 2nd and 4th Monday; 8am-10am
 337-308 -2289

ST. MARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MISSION CENTER
 534 South Market Street, Opelousas
Times:  Wednesdays & Saturdays noon- 4pm

THENSTED CENTER
268 Church Street, Grand Coteau
Times: Currently, Food Pantry pick up is based on availability - please call first
337-662-5838

New Life Community Church
231 E. Bagstill St. Arnaudville
Dates and times may vary. Call to confirm
337-247-4929

Mobile Food Pantry/ Mobile Market Locations

We strongly encourage always calling the location prior to projected date to confirm time/date, and requirements! 

Mobile Food Pantry Box Distributions

MELVILLE CIVIC CENTER
1105 1st. Street, Melville
Times: 4th Friday of the Month; 10am - 12pm
337-623 -4206

PORT BARRE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Located down the OG track
Times: 1st Tuesday of the month; 11am - 2pm
Contact the PBPD to confirm date/location sites (subject to change pending weather)
337-585-6212

GARY SOILEAU COMMUNITY CENTER
216 Park Street, Krotz Springs
Times: 3rd Tues. & Wed. of the month
Follow their Town Page for updates 


Makin' Groceries Discount Mobile Market
Discounted prices on produce and dairy/ + free health resources 

Check Our Events Calendar for upcoming dates 

*Please note dates and times are subject to change!! 

Barousse Family Clinic
408 W. Canal Street, Church Point
Times: Rotates on the first Wednesday of the month

Gary Soileau Community Center
216 Park Street, Krotz Springs
Times: 3rd Tuesday of the month; times may vary
Call 337-566-2322 for information or follow their FB page for updates

Love of Christ Church
1120 W. Hutchinson Ave, Crowley
Times: Rotates each month, 9am-11am
Typically held on the 3rd or last Wednesday of the month
Contact 337-514-1806 or check their FB page for updates

Opelousas General- Main Campus
539 E. Prudhomme St., Opelousas
Times: alternates each month
Call to confirm dates/time- 337-948-3011
OGH -South Campus
3983 I-49 S. Service Rd.

Palmetto Elementary
235 Rideau Rd., Palmetto
Times: First Tuesday of the month; 9:30am - 12pm
337-623-4482

Southeast Community Center
101 City Ave., Eunice
Times: 2nd Tuesday of the month; 9am - 11am

Veterans of Foreign Wars
3809 Hwy. 190, Eunice
Times: 4th/Last Wednesday of the month; 9:30am - 11:30am
337-466-3999

Weightless Women Wellness Center
1211 W. Vine Street, Opelousas
337-678-1423
Times: 4th Tuesday of the month; 9am-11am
Check the community calendar or contact the Wellness Center to confirm dates/times.


New locations are frequently added to the Makin' Groceries Mobile Market rotation so dates may be subject to change on a monthly basis. The mobile market may be postponed or canceled due to weather. Always call location the market is set to take place prior to confirm date/time to avoid any inconvenience.