Manna Ministries Serving Our Community with Love
Food available to those in need in the 70601, 70605, 70607 and 70615 zip codes
Food available to those in need in the 70601, 70605, 70607 and 70615 zip codes
Everyone deserves to have access to the basic necessities in life such as food, comfort and most of all, hope. At Manna Ministries our mission is to improve the lives of the people in Lake Charles by providing food and helping with utility bills. By visiting with our clients and praying with them, we encourage our clients to cling to hope by trusting in God.
Founded in 2003, Manna Ministries has been serving our community for over 20 years. In 2003 the members of St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church and St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church realized the tremendous need in Lake Charles to feed the hungry and established a food pantry. Eventually, we were able to start helping with utility bills. We provide food to approximately 600 families a year and pay utility bills for 400 families
Manna Ministries is a Christian Ministry. We begin each morning with a prayer that gives clients a chance to pray for loved ones needing help. We interview every client that comes in for either food or utility assistance. We encourage clients to tell us what is going on in their lives so we can get to know them and comfort them. We are compassionate, caring, and empathetic. We say that we give clients physical food and also spiritual food. We end all interviews with a prayer. We find a lot of our repeat clients come more for hope and prayer than food.
Ladies at our Check-in Desk
Where we put clients in our system
Some of our volunteers
We are an Independent 501c3 charitable organization supported by donations. (Pending)
1500 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605, United States
Call (337) 802-1166 for Utility Appointments Email: mannaministries2000@gmail.com
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 - THE UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE WILL BE SUSPENDED. ** - PLEASE NOTE - THE FOOD PANTRY WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS.
Each Wednesday only, 9am - 11am - EXCEPT holiday week. First come first served to first 40 families.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday - Closed
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Eligibility
Adult : Assistance is only available to residents who live in the 70601, 70605, 70607 and 70615 zip codes who are experiencing emergency needs due to unemployment, illness and or unforeseen expenses.
Program Fee
Free
Application Process
Must register upon arrival and must be approved to receive food pantry items by interview with staff. ( Clients can come in and re-apply for food in 60 days) For utility assistance, residents must call (337) 802-1166 to make an appointment. Utility assistance is done for clients 1 time per year. (Temporarily Suspended)
Documents Required
Proof of Identity, Proof of Income : Photo ID, Social Security card, utility bill and a list of income and expenses.
Languages Offered
English
Coverage Area - Zip Codes
United States
70601 (Lake Charles, Louisiana)
70605 (Lake Charles, Louisiana)
70607 (Lake Charles, Louisiana)
70615 (Lake Charles, Louisiana)
We love our clients, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
1500 Country Club Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70605
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | Closed | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 11:00 am | |
Thu | Closed | |
Fri | Closed | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
Beans (Pinto, Black Beans, Pork & Beans, Green Beans, Kidney, Lima, etc.)
Corn (Canned, Creamed)
Peas (Field, Green, Blackeye, Purple Hull)
Canned Meats (Spaghetti O's, Ravioli, Chili, Vienna Sausage, Spam, etc.)
Hominy
Soups (All Flavors)
Canned Chicken
Canned Tuna
Canned Salmon
Vienna Sausage
Tomato Sauce
Tomato Paste
Canned Tomatoes
Spaghetti Sauces
Canned Tomatoes
Spaghetti, Mac and Cheese, Rice-a-roni, Rice, cereal, oatmeal, grits, Ramen (All Flavors) etc.
Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Salad Dressings
Syrup, Jelly, Peanut Butter
Rice, Bagged Peas, beans, etc.
Clothing Donations are also accepted
We Welcome donations from our local schools. Some have competitions among classes to see which class brings the most donated food.
From Interviewing to administrative tasks, we need volunteers to help us run our program effectively. Join us and become a Manna Ministries Lake Charles Inc volunteer today.
Help us raise awareness about our cause by sharing our mission with your friends and family.
If you would like to donate by check please make check out to Manna Ministries Lake Charles, Inc.
Send checks to Manna Ministries Lake Charles, Inc. @ 1500 Country Club Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70605
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