First-Time Visitors

• When visiting the food pantry for the first time, please bring the following:
  A valid photo ID, such as:
• State ID
• Driver’s license
• Passport

Proof of current address, such as:

• Utility bill
• Signed lease agreement

Important:
Due to our new state system, only one individual per household can be designated as the main food recipient. Therefore, the name on the ID must match the name on the proof of address.

All recipients must reside in St. Tammany Parish.

During your first visit, you will complete an application to determine your eligibility for ongoing food assistance.

Regardless of eligibility, all first-time visitors will receive food.

Eligibility Requirements

Ongoing food assistance is based on household size and monthly income.

Recertification Requirements

1. To continue receiving food, individuals must provide:
   A valid photo ID, such as:

• State ID
• Driver’s license
• Prison ID

2. A document showing your name and current address, such as:

• Utility bill
• Bank statement
• Pharmacy receipt
• Voter registration card
• Hunting or fishing license
• Concealed carry permit
• Lease or rental agreement
• Vehicle registration
• Typed letter from a caseworker or landlord
  (handwritten letters are not accepted)

Please note:
Documents cannot be addressed to “Occupant,” “John Doe,” or “Current Resident.”
As long as the documentation is correctly addressed and meets the criteria above, we will work with you.