Community Resource Guide
Well-Ahead Louisiana Community Resource Guide
Populated by Louisiana residents, the Community Resource Guide provides local resources for topics such as breastfeeding, diabetes prevention and management, health screenings, healthy eating, heart disease, physical activity, stress management, and tobacco cessation.
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Robin Farms (Farmers Market and CSA Farm Program)
317 Houston Richard Road, Church Point, LA 70525
Smart Portions: A Healthy Weight Program
1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans LA 70112
Southeast Community Health Systems Nutrition Services
490 Sitman Street, Greensburg, LA 70441
St. Charles Council on Aging Congregate Meals
626 Pine Street, Suite A, Hahnville, LA 70057
St. Landry Parish Health Unit Nutrition Education
308 West Bloch Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
St. Martinville Creole Market
Evangeline Boulevard and Main Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
Robin Farms (Farmers Market and CSA Farm Program)
Monday-Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm Sunday: Closed CSA half share $100 ($20 of produce per week for 5 weeks) CSA full share $200 ($20 of produce per week for 10 weeks)
317 Houston Richard Road, Church Point, LA 70525
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Ruston Farmers Market
The Ruston Farmers Market offers local residents the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. The market serves the Ruston and North Louisiana region, and is open from 8:00 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. The Ruston Farmers Market also accepts SNAP/EBT/Louisiana Purchase cards for eligible products. Follow the Ruston Farmers Market on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rustonfarmersmarket), Twitter, Instagram, …
220 East Mississippi Street, Ruston, LA 71270
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Ryan Farms
Ryan Farms offers fresh produce to give your family healthy options! Ryan Farms offers a variety of fruits and vegetables, depending on the season. Summer crops include watermelons, cantaloupes, sweet corn, purple hull peas, zipper cream crowder peas, butterbeans, pinto beans, squash, cucumbers, bell peppers and eggplant. Fall crops include sweet potatoes, cabbage, mustard greens and turnip greens. Summer Hours (June …
8172 Dixie-Shreveport Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
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Salvation Army Food Pantry
Free Food Pantry Hours – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Client assisted with pantry order. Must bring ID. Referral from OFS. Applicants must provide documents such as SNAPS benefit sheet, bills, referral from OFS, or proof of income for last 30 days for eligibility for services. Accepted IDs include …
1207 Cornwell Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Sankofa NOLA Farmers’ Market
Serving as a community anchor, Sankofa Farmer’s Market encourages healthier eating and supports farmers and fishermen by providing locally grown fresh produce and seafood to residents of New Orleans Open year-round on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
5029 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117
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Saturday Farmers Market & Flea Markets
The Farmers Market & Flea Market at the Sunset Antique Market is located at 151 Leo Richard Lane in Sunset, Louisiana (just behind the Sunset Town Center). The Market is held every first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
151 Leo Richard Lane, Sunset, LA 70584
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Second Harvest Food Bank Backpack Program
The Backpack Program is designed to reduce childhood hunger by bridging the gap between the school day and the weekend or school holiday. Children who receive free or reduced price school breakfast and lunch may not have enough food at home to escape hunger when school is not in session. In response, Second Harvest provides …
215 East Pinhook, Lafayette, LA 70501
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Shreveport Farmers’ Market
The Shreveport Farmers’ Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, and provides health options for your family. The market is held in a covered area, with ceiling fans, seating, shade and bathrooms on site. The market takes place “rain or shine!” Hours of operation: June 2 – August 25: Tuesday 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday …
101 Crockett Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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SISU
Join your kids in a 50-minute workshop embracing the power of Sisu—the Finnish term for resilience. Parents, teachers, and kids are all welcome to participate in this interactive workshop aimed at connecting ideas with actions for a lifetime of health and happiness. The program is FREE for kids ages 5-11 which will include free admission to the …
1900 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Smart Portions: A Healthy Weight Program
Smart Portions is a healthy weight program which includes: weekly classes, a personalized meal plan, resource binder, optional weekly weigh-ins, journal of personal progress, weekly food demonstrations and tastings, as well as motivational tools to help you stay on track. The educational program focuses on helping you achieve and maintain a healthy weight based on …
1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans LA 70112
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Southeast Community Health Systems Nutrition Services
Southeast Community Health Systems offers nutrition education and counseling services to help clients implement and maintain healthy eating practices. The program assists clients with creating a plan for healthy eating and physical activity that is achievable. Nutrition classes provide the opportunity for children and adults to learn the importance of healthy eating habits and the growth and development potential …
490 Sitman Street, Greensburg, LA 70441
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St. Charles Council on Aging Congregate Meals
The St. Charles Council on Aging offers congregate meals to qualifying participants. Eligible adults can take part in a nutritious meal that complies with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Meals are provided at nutrition sites, senior centers, and other similar locations. The St. Charles Council on Aging has several locations where nutritious meals are served …
626 Pine Street, Suite A, Hahnville, LA 70057
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St. Francisville Farmers’ Market
TSt. Francisville Farmers’ Market sells fresh fruit and vegetables grown in West Feliciana Parish, as well as fresh made breads and pastries. Other items for sale include canned items, goat milk and goat cheese, fresh eggs, and painted and unpainted bird house and decorative gourds. Open year-round on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9962 Wilcox Street, Saint Francisville, LA 70775
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St. Helena Farmer’s Market
A partnership between St. Helena Healthy Communities and L.I.F.E. (Louisiana Initiative For Empowerment). Every Wednesday at Turner Chapel A.M.E Church 875 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, LA 70441 8:00AM – Noon For more information contact Bianca Plant at BPLANT@AGCENTER.LSU.EDU or call 225-222-4136
875 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, LA 70441
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St. Joseph Tailgate Market
St. Joseph Tailgate Market provides a link between the St. Joseph community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Farmer’s Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open from May-September on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to …
402 Levee Street, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
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St. Landry Farmers’ Market
You can discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies, and more. You’ll find great local produce like squash, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, eggplant, kale, leeks, potatoes, garlic, okra, green onions, green beans, sweet corn, and berries to name a few! Open April-November on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
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St. Landry Parish Health Unit Nutrition Education
The St. Landry Parish Health Unit offers nutrition education programs that provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills. Classes also include information about the basic food groups, vitamin and mineral requirements, the relationship of nutrition to the preservation of good health and the prevention of illness, …
308 West Bloch Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
St. Martinville Creole Market
Saint Martinville Creole Farmers Market features non-commercial local vendors, who sell homegrown and hand made products, seafood, produce and arts and crafts. Fresh produce helps you make healthy meals for you and your family. Open May-December on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Evangeline Boulevard and Main Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
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Star Hill Church Farmers’ Market
Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market mission is to build a healthy and strong local food system; to increase sustainability of independent local farmers, fishers and food producers; and to foster stewardship of land and community through public markets. Open seasonally (weather permitting) on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1400 North Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Sulphur Farmer’s Market & Swap
Recurring monthly on the 4th Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tractor Supply parking lot.
340 West Cal Boulevard, Sulphur, LA 70663