One in six people face hunger daily, and one in four children struggle with food insecurity at home. Thirteen percent of seniors over 60 face difficulties accessing food. When households, especially those with children, lack food security, it limits their potential. In the long term, hunger hinders local economic growth, productivity, and increases healthcare costs. Many families live paycheck to paycheck, forced to make impossible choices.
If you live in West Calcasieu or West Cameron parish (our service area) and need supplemental groceries, please come in during our office hours. For individuals and families needing food only, bring photo ID, for everyone in household: Social Security cards, proof of residency, income and food stamp sheet if receive . You can call our assistance office at 337-287-4793 for more information.
Cities we serve: Carlyss, DeQuincy, Edgerly, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Starks, Sulphur, Vinton, Westlake
Food Pantry Open: 112 E. Thomas Street. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. and 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
337-287-4793. Please check our website calendar or Facebook page for days or holidays that we are closed.
West Cameron Assistance: Our soft opening will be Thursday, Sept, 25, 9-noon at Hackberry Community Center. Please call 337-528-2273 for more info or visit us on the 25th in Hackberry to learn more. Thank you to our community partners, Sempra Infrastructure, Browns Food Center and the Hackberry Recreation District, this would not have been possible without you. See photos below of the ribbon cutting.
Care Help has witnessed struggles in West Cameron Parish. With Sempra Infrastructure’s partnership, we're turning our vision into a reality, by creating a future where everyone has access to nutritious food and basic needs. Hunger affects the well-being of our communities, but together, we are creating positive change.
Qualifying families can visit the Food Pantry once per month.
Care Help’s Food Pantry is a "Free Choice Model," meaning you may select a designated number of items from each category. This allows households to bring home the items their family will best be able to utilize.
If you live outside of our assistance area, please call 2-1-1, a free information hotline, to find out which organizations assist your area.
