Manna Ministries Serving Our Community with Love
Food available to those in need in the 70601, 70605, 70607 and 70615 zip codes
About Manna Ministries Lake Charles Inc
Our Mission
Our Approach
Our Mission
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 (Currently Suspended). By visiting with our clients and praying with them, we encourage our clients to cling to hope by trusting in God.
Our History
Our Approach
Our Mission
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 (Currently Suspended). We provided food to approximately 600 families a year and paid utility bills for 400 families. As of 2025 we are an independent 501c3 organization with our operations still based at the St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church property.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
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.
A Glimpse of Processes and Volunteers
Ladies at our Check-in Desk
Where we put clients in our system
Some of our volunteers
Manna Ministries Lake Charles, Inc.
Program Information
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 for Utility Assistance:
Proof of Identity, Proof of Income : Photo ID, Social Security card, utility bill and a list of income and expenses.
Documents Required for Food Assistance:
Photo ID, Social Security card, Proof of Income
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)
Non-Perishable Food item donations needed
Canned Goods
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
Boxed
Spaghetti, Mac and Cheese, Rice-a-roni, Rice, cereal, oatmeal, grits, Ramen (All Flavors) etc.
Miscellaneous Foods
Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Salad Dressings
Syrup, Jelly, Peanut Butter
Rice, Bagged Peas, beans, etc.
Other Donations
Clothing Donations are also accepted
School Donations
We Welcome donations from our local schools. Some have competitions among classes to see which class brings the most donated food.
Volunteer With Us
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.
Spread the Word
Help us raise awareness about our cause by sharing our mission with your friends and family.
Support Our Cause
$0.00
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
For Large Food Item Donations please call (337) 802-1166 and leave your name and phone number.