Our Services
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What We
Offer
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Birth Certificate Assistance
Sign up is Monday at 9:00a.m. and transportation to the Office of Vital Records is on Thursday at 8:45a.m. Assistance granted for un-housed individuals needing a first time LA State ID or for a Housing Program. A Homeless Letter is needed for both purposes and the Social Worker should be contacted for further details.
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Morning Snacks/Lunch
​Morning Snacks are served Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m.
Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 1:00p.m. to 1:30p.m.
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Sign up Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. and from 1:00p.m. to 1:30p.m. Mail Checks on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30a.m. to 9:00a.m. and from 12:30p.m. to 1:00p.m. Thursday mail checks between 12:30p.m. and 1:00p.m. Dial Ext. 111 to check mail by phone on Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to noon. New registrants must have a picture ID or other proof of identification. Please note UPS and Fedex Packages are collected by the Harry Tompson Center.
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Emergency Financial Assistance
Sign up for assistance Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. Organization provides funds to Orleans Parish residents for utility, water, or rent/mortgage assistance. Must bring ID, proof of income and bill or letter from landlord/property manager.
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​LA SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps)/Medicaid Application Assistance
Contact Social Worker at (504) 273-5573, Ext. 114 for appointment or sign up in person on Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. and from 1:00p.m. to 1:30p.m.
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Case Management Assistance
Individuals can meet with Social Worker to obtain the necessary resources, support, and interventions to improve their overall well being. Contact Social Worker at (504) 273-5573, Ext. 114 for appointment or sign up in person on Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. and from 1:00p.m. to 1:30p.m.
02
ID Assistance
Sign up for assistance to renew expired I.D. or obtain a LA I.D. for the first time is Monday at 9:00a.m. and transportation to the DMV is on Thursday. This assistance is granted for un-housed individuals only and a Homeless Letter will need to be provided. Please note that a first time LA I.D. requires a birth certificate and two other forms of ID and the Social Worker should be contacted for further details.
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Prescription Assistance
Referrals given to receive assistance at Walgreens located in University Medical Center Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. and from 1:00p.m. - 1:30p.m. Must have prescription and Homeless Letter to receive assistance.
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Notary Services
Services provided on Tuesdays from 9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m.
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Groceries for Orleans Parish residents
First and Third Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. First Time Registrants Must bring ID, proof of income, and lease/other proof of address.
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Employment Assistance
Contact Social Worker at (504) 273-5573, Ext. 114 for appointment or sign up in person on Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. and from 1:00p.m. to 1:30p.m.