Carencro
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Local offices in Carencro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Carencro City Utility Services
Carencro Annex Building, 110 Centennial Drive, Carencro, LA 70520
Help here
- Utility bills and account helpGet help with city water, sewer, natural gas, and trash service bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carencro.org
Local office · City office
Carencro City Hall
210 E. St. Peter Street, Carencro, LA 70520
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services or local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carencro.org
Older adults · Regional office
Carencro Senior Center
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can join weekday activities and receive a prepared meal at 11 a.m.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carencro.org
Local office · City office
Carencro Community Center
Help here
- Senior BingoResidents age 65 and older can attend monthly Senior Bingo at the community center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carencro.org
Library · Regional office
North Regional Library
104 E. St. Peter Street, Carencro, LA
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other media, use computers, and access public printing and copying.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayettepubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carencro
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
S.M.I.L.E. CAA, Inc.
501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70502
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lafayette Parish
Carencro is in Lafayette Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing authority · County office
Lafayette Housing Authority
115 Kattie Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thelha.com
Public health · State office
Lafayette Parish Health Unit
220 W. Willow Street, Building A, Lafayette, LA 70501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Acadiana Area Human Services District
302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesGet behavioral health, substance use, crisis, and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aahsd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Cajun Area Agency on Aging
110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org
Veterans · State office
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Lafayette Parish Office
2100 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
1810 W. Willow St., Scott, LA 70583
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet emergency preparedness information and updates for Lafayette Parish.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettela.gov
Louisiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Louisiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988