New Orleans, LA has 13 places to get free food as of September 2026: 13 food pantries. CCANO - Our Lady Star of the Sea Food Pantry (1927 St. Roch Ave) and Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (8282 I-10 Service Road South) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in New Orleans

Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in New Orleans, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in New Orleans

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in New Orleans. Call ahead to confirm.

Good to know

Which food pantries in New Orleans are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, New Orleans food pantries are open: Monday (3), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (3), Thursday (3), Friday (2), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in New Orleans open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday in New Orleans. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in New Orleans today?

Most New Orleans food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in New Orleans?

Most New Orleans food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve New Orleans, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve New Orleans and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 70117, 70126, 70116, 70130, 70123, 70118. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in New Orleans are open on Monday?

4 food pantries in New Orleans are open Monday: CCANO - Our Lady Star of the Sea Food Pantry, Love In Action Outreach, St Peter Claver Church, United Churches of Algiers. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New Orleans are open on Tuesday?

4 food pantries in New Orleans are open Tuesday: CCANO - Our Lady Star of the Sea Food Pantry, Love In Action Outreach, St Peter Claver Church, United Churches of Algiers. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New Orleans are open on Wednesday?

3 food pantries in New Orleans are open Wednesday: Love In Action Outreach, St Peter Claver Church, United Churches of Algiers. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New Orleans are open on Thursday?

4 food pantries in New Orleans are open Thursday: CCANO - Our Lady Star of the Sea Food Pantry, Love In Action Outreach, St Peter Claver Church, United Churches of Algiers. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New Orleans are open on Friday?

3 food pantries in New Orleans are open Friday: CCANO - Our Lady Star of the Sea Food Pantry, Love In Action Outreach, St Peter Claver Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New Orleans are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in New Orleans are open Saturday: Love In Action Outreach, St. Charles Ave Baptist Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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