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Community Resources

At Quintessential Community Services, we're dedicated to improving lives every time and with every touch. We've created this easy-to-navigate guide to help our community access vital resources all in one place. Whether you need assistance with food, transportation, or utilities, these resources support you and your loved ones.

Basic Needs

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Food Resources

Access food banks, meal delivery services, and programs to provide nutritious meals and groceries.

Tangipahoa Parish

Tangi Food Pantry
Address: 2410 W. Thomas St., Hammond
Hours: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Phone: (985) 429-8551
Our Daily Bread Food Bank of Tangipahoa
Service: Drive-up only
Hot Meals: Tuesday and Thursday
New Recipients Need: Photo ID, Proof of Tangipahoa parish residency, Proof of income
Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging
For: 60+ years
Service: Hot meals Monday-Friday, Meals on Wheels
Transportation: Available with Tangi Transit (donation-based)
Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit
For: Pregnant, new moms, breastfeeding
Service: WIC Program
SLU Food Pantry
For: Southeastern Louisiana University Students

Livingston Parish

St. Margaret's Catholic Church
New Recipients Need: Photo ID, Proof of Livingston parish residency, Proof of income
Livingston Council on Aging
For: 60+ years
Phone: (985) 748-6016
Transportation: Louisiana Transit Network (donation-based)
Local Routes: Walker, Denham Springs, Watson - Mon-Fri
Baton Rouge: Mon, Wed, Fri
Hammond: Tue, Thu
Livingston Parish Health Unit
For: Pregnant, new moms, breastfeeding
Service: WIC Program
Food Pantry Finder
Website: vivery.org
Find local food distribution days and times
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Housing Resources

Find programs offering housing assistance, emergency shelter, and support for long-term stability.

Tangipahoa Parish

QUAD Area Community Action Agency
Tangipahoa: (225) 567-2350
Kentwood-Amite: (985) 229-6229
Website: quadarea.org
Northlake Homeless Coalition
Service: Temporary financial assistance
Address: 2410 W. Thomas Street, Hammond
Phone: (985) 326-8312
Bring: Photo ID, Social Security Card, Pay stubs, Birth Certificate, Court eviction notice (if applicable)
Northshore Prosperity Center
Service: Rental and utility financial assistance
Phone: (985) 244-6580
Bring: Photo ID, Copy of lease, Proof of income
God's Storehouse
Phone: (985) 748-4747
Service: Financial assistance (Independence to Greensburg area)
Bring: Utility bill, Proof of income
Catholic Charities
Phone: (225) 336-8700
Service: Intensive case management, peer support
St. Vincent DePaul
Phone: (985) 542-8900
Ask for helpline phone number when you call
Habitat for Humanity West St. Tammany
Services:
• Home purchase through USDA direct loans
• Home repairs (62+ years)
• Home modifications (disability)

Emergency Shelters

New Orleans Mission
Phone: (504) 523-2116
Service: 21 days of shelter

Domestic Violence

Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment (SAFE)
Emergency shelter and legal assistance
Ethel's Grapevine
Phone: (985) 981-4700
Email: info@ethelsgrapevine.com
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Utilities Resources

Discover services to help with utility payments, energy-saving programs, and more.

Utility Companies

CLECO
Website: cleco.com
Payment plans available - call to inquire
Entergy
Payment plans available - call to inquire

Financial Assistance Organizations

Northshore Prosperity Center
Phone: (985) 244-6580
Utility assistance available
God's Storehouse
Phone: (985) 748-4747
Area: Independence to Greensburg residents
Catholic Charities
Phone: (225) 336-8700
St. Vincent DePaul
Phone: (985) 542-8900
Ask for helpline when calling
Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging
For: Seniors requiring electricity for medical care
Livingston Voluntary Council on Aging
For: Livingston Parish seniors

Medical Priority Programs

If you require electricity for medical care (oxygen, medication refrigeration), contact your utility company for a Medical Priority Form. Your healthcare provider must complete this form. This helps prioritize service restoration during outages but does not guarantee power continuity.
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Transportation Resources

Explore transportation options, including public transit, rideshare programs, and medical transportation services.

Tangipahoa Parish

Tangi Transit
Phone: (985) 748-6016
Website: tangitransit.org
Scheduled Rides: $9 each way
Public Bus: $0.50 each way (exact change)
Routes: Hammond, Ponchatoula, Independence
Seniors 60+: Donation-based

Livingston Parish

Louisiana Transit Network
Phone: (225) 664-0346
Scheduled Rides: $8 each way
Seniors 60+: Donation-based
Local: Mon-Fri (Walker, Denham Springs, Watson)
Baton Rouge: Mon, Wed, Fri
Hammond: Tue, Thu

Medicaid Transportation

Aetna Better Health - MediTrans
Phone: (877) 917-4150
Alt: (866) 288-3133
AmeriHealth Caritas - Verida
Phone: (888) 913-0364
Alt: (866) 428-7588
Healthy Blue - MediTrans
Phone: (866) 430-1101
Alt: (800) 846-5277
Humana Healthy Horizons - MediTrans
Phone: (844) 613-1638
Alt: (800) 618-4781
LA Healthcare Connections - Veyo/MTM
Phone: (855) 369-3723
TTY: 711
United Healthcare - ModivCare
Phone: (866) 726-1472
Alt: (844) 488-9724

Safety & Crisis Support

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Domestic Violence Resources

Access support services, emergency shelters, and legal assistance for individuals experiencing domestic violence. Confidential hotlines and advocacy programs are available to provide safety and guidance.

Emergency & Crisis Support

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788
Available 24/7
Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment (SAFE)
Service: Emergency shelter, legal assistance, counseling
Area: Tangipahoa & Livingston Parishes
Ethel's Grapevine
Phone: (985) 981-4700