Services Provided

ARC of Caddo-Bossier 

Provides living quarters for those with disabilities. For more information click here.

Bernstein Development Inc.  

They provide free meals, monthly food distribution, neighborhood improvement, youth education, summer reading program, test prep, after school tutoring and senior citizen computer literacy. For more information click here.

Bossier and Caddo Parish Food Stamp Program

The Bossier and Caddo Parish Food Stamp Programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and LaCAP, provide monthly benefits to low-income households and Louisiana residents at least 60 years old to assist in a portion of their food budget, respectfully. Residents ages 60 years old or older must receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in order to be considered partially eligible for LaCAP. SNAP participants may also be eligible for Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC) offered by the Louisiana Department of Health. For more information or to see if you qualify for these programs click here

Bossier Council on Aging

They provide meals to the elderly, ADRC, in-home services, information & referrals, ombudsman, legal services, senior center and dining sites, material aid, medical alert, recreation, personal care, wellness activities, NFCSP services, and support groups. For more information click here.

Bossier Office of Community Services

They provide utility assistance and assistance to parents to get their children into Early and Head Start programs. For more information click here.

Bossier Parish Section 8 Housing Authority

Provides income-based, affordable housing to those with low incomes. May not have openings or a long waitlist, please call 318-747-7823 for more info.

Caddo Community Action Agency

CCAA offers low-income home energy assistance (LIHEAP), Shreveport Water Assistance Program (SWAP), donated clothing/household items, weatherization services (WAP), and housing counseling. For more information click here.

Caddo Council on Aging 

They provide meals to the elderly, ADRC, in-home services, information & referrals, ombudsman, legal services, and senior center and dining sites. For more information click here.

Catholic Charities of North Louisiana

CCNL offers a money class to help those that struggle to pay their bills, emergency assistance, donated clothing for children, immigration services, and assistance with completing forms for state assistance. For more information click here.

Christian Services

They serve breakfast and lunch daily, provide clothing to the needy, and offer emergency assistance. For more information click here.

Common Ground Community 

They offer a variety of literacy programs, community meals, and adult ministries that includes a food pantry. For more information click here.

Community Support Programs (CSP)

Provides programs to those who are homeless and diagnosed with chronic mental illness. CSP offers services to families whose children suffer from abuse and neglect. Also, CSP offers housing services for low-income and disabled families. For more information click here.

Eddie Jones (Lakeside) Community Center

CCAA offers low-income home energy assistance (LIHEAP), Shreveport Water Assistance Program (SWAP), donated clothing/household items, weatherization services (WAP), and housing counseling. For more information click here.

First Methodist Bossier Helping Hands

They offer food, diapers, and formulas to parents in Bossier City in need. For more information click here.

Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana

The Food Bank has several programs: food distribution, disaster relief, the Backpack program, Kids Café after school meals, summer food services, the Senior Program, the Mobile Pantry, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  All these programs are aimed at fighting hunger. For more information click here.

Fuller Center of NWLA

Builds new homes that are affordable for low-income individuals who could not obtain adequate housing or financing through conventional means. For more information click here.

Holy Cross Episcopal Church - Hope House

 Some of their services offered: assistance for SNAP, Medicaid/ Medicare, alcohol & drug addiction. They provide meals, clothing, hair cuts, and life skills. For more information click here.

Hope Connections 

Provides shelter to the homeless. For more information click here.

Housing Authority of Bossier City

Is a Public Housing Agency that does not participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Agency provides affordable, low-income housing. May not have openings or a long waitlist, please call (318) 549-1556 for more info.

Noel United Methodist Church  

They offer food, GED classes, free meals, and youth mission opportunities. For more information click here.

Philadelphia Center

Is a non-profit 501(c)3 community service organization dedicated to providing HIV/AIDS education, information, and support to Northwest Louisiana. For more information click here.

Providence House 

They provide shelter and support services to single men, single women, or married couples with children. For more information click here.

Salvation Army Social Services-Shreveport

The Salvation Army offers the following services: Merkle Center of Hope. Shelter for men, women and children is provided. Those in need must have a valid ID (school, driver’s license, military, or employee). They offer Veterans Lodge & transitional assistance program, social service office assistance, food assistance, programs for boys and girls (Boys & Girls Club), Saints Alive! Senior Adult Program, disaster services, Red Kettle Campaign, holiday assistance, utility assistance (those interested must half the cut-ff notice and make appointment 3 to 4 days before service is to be disconnected. Appointments are guaranteed; assistance is not!), and worship services on Sundays. For more information click here.

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission 

They offer shelter to men, women, and children, meals, classes, medical/dental services, and vocational training. Their Living Center provides transitional housing for men, which is located at 2033 Texas Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 or call (318) 629-8487. For more information click here.

Shreveport Housing Authority

Provides affordable, low-income housing. For more information click here.

Shreveport Water Assistance Program (SWAP) 

Offers assistance with paying water bill to eligible applicants. For more information click here.

The Hub

Provides programs for women and children who have gone through sex trafficking and sexual explotation, called Purchase. The Lovewell Center is a membership based program and resource center designed to help its members "move out of poverty and homelessness." Members are served meals, attend classes, and earn point for use in The Lovewell stores. For more information click here.

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul

They offer social services. For more information click here.

Volunteers of America of North Louisiana

Provides housing for seniors, families, veterans, and persons with disabilities. For more information click here.