Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana

Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana The mission of Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana is to be Christ's merciful love to those who suffer.
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The Diocese of Lake Charles, established in 1980, was carved from the area in Southwest Louisiana that formerly made up the Diocese of Lafayette. After the diocese's formation, it continued to provide assistance to those in need through its Office of Catholic Social Services. This was done with financial assistance to those in need to pay rent, mortgages, and utilities. A food pantry was also part of the operation as well as providing clothing for those in need.

06/14/2026
Thank you to the awesome volunteers who came out this morning to assist with our Lake Charles food distribution. We cou...
06/12/2026

Thank you to the awesome volunteers who came out this morning to assist with our Lake Charles food distribution. We could not do it without you! We appreciate your time, energy and dedication to helping others in need.

Thank you to the incredible Ragley food distribution team for your hard work this morning! Seeing everyone come together...
06/11/2026

Thank you to the incredible Ragley food distribution team for your hard work this morning!

Seeing everyone come together to serve our community is a powerful reminder of what true love in action looks like. In the Catholic Bible, Philippians 2:5-7 reminds us to have the same attitude as Christ, who "emptied himself, taking the form of a servant."

Please join us in thanking this amazing crew!

Please help us restock the items used to create the Homless Outreach snack bags. We are thankful for continued dedicatio...
06/05/2026

Please help us restock the items used to create the Homless Outreach snack bags. We are thankful for continued dedication to support the mission.

What a great group! Thank you to the church parish office representatives and volunteers who joined us today to learn m...
06/04/2026

What a great group! Thank you to the church parish office representatives and volunteers who joined us today to learn more about the Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana Homeless Outreach program.

Your interest, support and willingness to compassionately serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness are truly appreciated.

Donate your vehicle to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana and embark on a journey of giving back! Your unwanted c...
06/01/2026

Donate your vehicle to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana and embark on a journey of giving back! Your unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat can help us continue our mission to be Christ’s merciful love to those who suffer. Best of all, the donation is free and tax-deductible, giving you even more reasons to give back. Ready to drive change?

Visit https://careasy.org/nonprofit/catholic-charities-sw-la

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Call 855-500-7433 | 855-500-RIDE to learn more about how you can make a difference today!

06/01/2026

June Food Distribution Schedule

Tuesday, June 9: St. Paul, Elton
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Address: 1100 St. Mary Street, Elton

Wednesday, June 10: Creole
Time: 10:00am- 11:00am
Address: 5250 West Creole Hwy

Thursday, June 11: St. Pius X, Ragley
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Address: 16816 US-171

Friday, June 12: Catholic Charities, Lake Charles
Time: 9am-11am
Address: 1225 Second St.

Tuesday, June 16: Our Lady Help of Christians, Jennings
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Address: 710 N State St, Jennings

Wednesday, June 17: Saint Mary of the Lake, Big Lake
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Address: 11054 LA-384

Thursday, June 18: St. John Vianney, Bell City
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Address: 7120 Hwy 14E

Tuesday, June 23: St. Philip Neri
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Address: 607 4th Ave, Kinder

Wednesday, June 24: St. Joseph, Vinton
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Address: 1502 Industrial St, Vinton

Thursday, June 25: St. Joseph, DeRidder
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Address: 1125 Blankenship Dr, DeRidder

Friday, June 26: Our Lady of LaSalette, Sulphur
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Address: 602 North Claiborne St

Friday, June 26: Catholic Charities, Lake Charles
Time: 9am-11am
Address: 1225 Second St.

A big thank you to the St. Pius X Catholic Church Youth Group for volunteering in our warehouse last week! We are so gra...
05/27/2026

A big thank you to the St. Pius X Catholic Church Youth Group for volunteering in our warehouse last week! We are so grateful for your time, hard work, and willingness to serve our community. It is always encouraging to see young people giving back, learning the value of service, and making a difference in the lives of others. Your helping hands support our mission and remind us that a heart for service starts at any age. Thank you for sharing your time and hearts with us!

Address

1225 2nd Street
Lake Charles, LA
70601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13374397436

Website

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