10/22/2025
We wanted to supply a list of resources that are available in the community for those that may be affected by the current government shutdown. This is a difficult season for many individuals, but these groups are there to help.
1 Food Bank of Central Louisiana 3223 Baldwin Ave., Alexandria, LA 71301 The Food Bank of Central Louisiana+1
(318) 445-2773 The Food Bank of Central Louisiana+1
Major food bank hub; hosts mobile pantries and partner agencies.
2 Cenla Community Action Committee 2011 MacArthur Dr., Fireside Plaza Bldg #1, Alexandria, LA 71301 Rapides Parish Police Jury
(318) 314-3480 Rapides Parish Police Jury
Local food-assistance plus other economic support for low-income residents.
3 Rapides Council on Aging, Inc. 204 Chester St., Alexandria, LA 71301 Rapides Parish Police Jury
(318) 445-7985 Rapides Parish Police Jury
Focused on older adults: home-delivered meals & distribution.
4 Manna House 2655 Lee St., Alexandria, LA 71301 The Food Bank of Central Louisiana+1
(318) 445-9053 The Food Bank of Central Louisiana
Faith-based pantry/distribution site located within Alexandria.
5 The Salvation Army Alexandria 620 Beauregard St., Alexandria, LA 71301 Rapides Parish Police Jury+1
(318) 442-0445 The Food Bank of Central Louisiana
Emergency food services accessible locally.
6 First Baptist Church Pineville 901 Main St., Pineville, LA 71360 Rapides Parish Police Jury
(318) 448-8221 Rapides Parish Police Jury
Food assistance site in Pineville region.
7 Hope House of Central Louisiana 5115 S. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71302 The Food Bank of Central Louisiana+1
(318) 487-2061 Rapides Parish Police Jury
Supports individuals/families with food and other basic needs.
8 Sacred Heart of Jesus – Pineville 600 Lakeview St., Pineville, LA 71360 Rapides Parish Police Jury
(318) 445-2497 Rapides Parish Police Jury
Parish-based congregation offering food assistance.
9 Ball Community Food Pantry 100 Municipal Ave., Ball, LA 71405 The Food Bank of Central Louisiana
(318) 640-9605 (town number) Rapides Parish Police Jury
Smaller community pantry site in Ball.
