Food Banks and Pantries in Shreveport, LA
Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana serves Shreveport, LA with an estimated 130 partner pantries and meal programs. Anyone in need can get free groceries or a hot meal -- most sites do not require ID or proof of income.
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Shreveport at a Glance
130
Partner pantries & meal sites
Food Bank
Regional Feeding America food bank
4+
Notable sites listed below
211
Free pantry locator hotline
How to Get Free Food in Shreveport
Shreveport is the headquarters city for Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, which supplies partner pantries across 7 parishes in the northwest corner of the state. The metro has a mix of warehouse distributions, church-based pantries, and community meal sites. Food insecurity in northwest Louisiana is elevated among families with children and rural households.
Regional Food Bank: Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
The primary Feeding America member food bank serving the Shreveport, LA area. It distributes food to an estimated 130 partner pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs across Caddo, Bossier, Bienville, Claiborne, DeSoto, Red River, and Webster parishes.
Notable Pantries and Meal Sites in Shreveport
This is a sample of well-known sites. For a full, current list of all pantries near you, use 211 or the food bank website above.
Soup Kitchens and Community Meals
Shreveport has a network of soup kitchens, with Common Ground Community serving weekly meals and The Simple Church in Bossier City running a food bank and soup kitchen. The Salvation Army offers weekday pantry access. Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana supplies many of these programs through its partner network.
Mobile Pantry Program
Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana runs mobile pantry distributions across the 7-parish service area, including scheduled stops in Shreveport neighborhoods and rural towns. Fresh produce and staples are delivered on a rotating schedule. The calendar is published on the food bank website and shared with 211.
SNAP / Food Stamp Outreach
Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana provides SNAP application assistance at partner sites and by phone. Louisiana uses the DCFS CAFÉ portal for SNAP applications, and the food bank can help with screening and document gathering. Call 211 or the food bank for assistance.
How to Find a Pantry Near You in Shreveport
Call 211 for a pantry referral, or visit the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana website for partner pantry locations. The Feeding America locator at feedingamerica.org also lists partner pantries. Many Shreveport pantries serve by ZIP code, so confirm your eligibility before visiting.
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