This page will be updated as new information becomes available.

Updates

DSNAP Approved for Hurricane Ida ••• Tax Deadline Extended Until January 3, 2022. ••• Elections Postponed Due to Hurricane Ida. ••• Legal Deadlines Are Suspended Across Louisiana Until 9/24. THIS INCLUDES EVICTIONS. •••

Hurricane Ida News

On Hurricane Ida, COVID-19, and trauma: Resilience cannot be a permanent state By Ashley K. Shelton, Founder and President

Resiliency Politics & Mutual Aid in the Wake of Hurricane Ida
by Sean Fahey, Big Easy Magazine

Louisiana Postpones Statewide Elections

Power Coalition Regrants Money to Organizations and Communities on the Ground in Response to Hurricane Ida

Stop Asking Us to Be Resilient: On Hurricane Ida, COVID-19, and Trauma in Louisiana
by Ashley K. Shelton, Published in Essence

12 organizations directly helping Black, brown victims of Hurricane Ida
by Danielle James, Yahoo News

New Orleans could see Entergy bill hike to cover company‘s Ida recovery costs
by Sarah Ravits, The Gambit

Upcoming Relief Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Hurricane Ida Resources

Statewide

UPDATES:

Text “IDA” to 67283
Create a secure Smart911 Profile to share critical information and receive updates

Disaster Recovery Tips:

Register for disaster assistance with FEMA if you live in a disaster designated parish, even if you do not notice immediate damage at disasterassistance.gov. If you discover damage later, you will need to have this account to claim damages.
If you file a claim for disaster assistance, you may need to file twice. Keep all receipts, records, and information when you file for assistance.
If you are looking for community resources, mutual aid, or available FEMA resources, visit PowerCoalition.org.

Our disaster assistance partners can provide help with immediate needs FEMA is not authorized to provide.

Emergency Medical Assistance: Please dial 9-1-1.
Emergency Shelter: Locate options by zip code by visiting the American Red Cross, or Salvation Army, or by texting SHELTER and your zip code (for example, “SHELTER 01234”) to 4FEMA (43362). For Spanish text REFUGIO and your zip code. (Standard text message rates apply.) You can also download the FEMA Mobile App to find open shelters.
Immediate Needs: Contact your local emergency management agency for help. The FEMA Helpline (1-800-621-3362 / TTY (800) 462-7585) may be able to provide additional referrals.

FEMA is operating a drive-up registration intake center at the Jefferson Parish Health Unit – 1855 Ames Blvd in Marrero – every day from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. This registration center is available for those whose primary residence (renters and owners) sustained damage due to #Ida.

For information in Spanish only, please visit FEMA en Español.

FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program: femaevachotels.com or call 800-621-3362

FEMA information for Hurricane Ida: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ida

Disaster Assistance Application: https://www.disasterassistance.gov

You can also apply by calling tel:1-800-621-3362 (TTY tel:1-800-462-7585) or through the FEMA mobile app.

Fact: FEMA provides financial benefits to eligible applicants who are not insured or underinsured, but those benefits occur after an insurance settlement. Disaster assistance may include financial assistance for temporary lodging and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. FEMA can't duplicate benefits from insurance or pay your deductible.

FEMA Flood Disaster Resources

How FEMA can help Fact Sheet

Currently, there is NOT a FEMA program in place to cover the costs of hotel rooms unless a home is determined to be uninhabitable (lack of power does not deem a house uninhabitable). Our federal, state, and local leaders are working to change this, but for now please maintain all housing receipts.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Before you start your FEMA application, please have the information below and a pen and paper ready.

Social Security Number - You, another adult member or minor child in your household must have a Social Security number. You or they must also be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

If you don't have a Social Security number, read the article How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number card. You will get instructions on what to do and what documents you need.

Once you have your number, you may come back to DisasterAssistance.gov or call FEMA at one of the phone numbers above to apply.

Insurance Information - Describe the type(s) of insurance coverage you have. This could include coverage under policies like homeowners, flood, automobile, or mobile home insurance.

Damage Information - Describe the damage caused by the disaster. Include the type of disaster (like flood, hurricane, or earthquake) and the type of dwelling or vehicle (like a condo, mobile home or house, or a car or truck).

Financial Information - Provide your total annual household income, before taxes, at the time of the disaster.

Contact Information - Provide the address and phone number of the property where the damage occurred and the address and phone number of where we can reach you now.

Direct Deposit Information (optional) - If approved, we can deposit your funds directly into your bank account. You just need to provide the following banking information:

Bank name
Type of account (like checking or savings)
Routing number
Account number

Scams - Do not trust anyone who offers financial help and then asks for money or personal information.

DHS, FEMA, HHS, and CDC staff never charge for disaster assistance.
Federal and local disaster workers do no solicit or accept money.
Beware of visits, calls, or emails from people claiming to be from FEMA asking for your Social Security number, bank account, or other sensitive information. Giving out this type of information can lead to identity theft.

Individuals and households in these designated counties are eligible to apply for financial and direct services. Apply for assistance, or learn more about the Individual Assistance program.

FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs. IHP assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet your basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.

IHP Assistance may include:

Funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance, or reimbursement for hotel costs
A temporary housing unit, if approved for the disaster, when you are not able to use rental assistance due to a lack of available housing resources
Funds to support the repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes that serve as the household’s primary residence, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or bridges
Funds for other uninsured or under-insured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs, such as repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, or funds for moving and storage, medical, dental, child care, funeral, and other miscellaneous items approved by your state, territory, or tribal government
Funds for hazard mitigation assistance to help eligible homeowners repair or rebuild stronger, more durable homes.

Available in the following Parishes:

You can create an online FEMA Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) account at DisasterAssistance.gov. You will be instructed to create a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) for secure access to your disaster assistance application information.

Within your online account, you can:

Review your disaster assistance application information
Provide updates pertaining to your personal information and needs
View letters and messaging sent to you by FEMA
Get details on additional documents that FEMA needs to process your assistance
Upload documents your file
Review information that FEMA has received from you

State, local, tribal and territorial governments and certain private-non-profit organizations in these designated counties are eligible for assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Learn more about the Public Assistance program.

PA-A

PA-B

FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program: femaevachotels.com or call 800-621-3362

Text LASHELTER to 898-211 or call 211 for statewide drive-up shelters

Text NOLAREADY to 77295.

If you are in need of shelter, you can go to the
Rapides Coliseum
5600 Coliseum Road
Alexandria LA 71303
Pets Welcome

The Red Cross has opened shelters across Louisiana, to find one, use this link: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

Airbnb: How to book an emergency stay

Louisiana participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits to purchase “hot” or prepared foods through September 28, 2021

Children displaced due to natural disasters qualify for P-EBT

DSNAP APPROVED FOR HURRICANE IDA
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval September 14, 2021, to begin Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations to provide additional food aid to families impacted by Hurricane Ida. The interview process will run in three phases beginning on Monday, September 20. According to USDA FNS rules, DSNAP cannot begin in communities until all other federal disaster food assistance in a parish has ended (including PODs and Disaster Household Distribution), power and telephone/internet connectivity are restored, mail delivery is in operation, and grocery store shelves are open.

DSNAP, formerly known as Disaster Food Stamps, provides food assistance to eligible households who do not receive regular SNAP benefits and who need help buying groceries due to lost income or damages following a disaster. DSNAP is a means-tested program. The state must request that the federal government initiate DSNAP but can only make the request after the president activates the Stafford Act and approves the parish for Individual Assistance (IA). Each IA-approved parish must also request DSNAP before the benefits can be provided to eligible residents of that parish.

SNAP recipients are not eligible for DSNAP and should not apply. Information about SNAP benefits changes related to Hurricane Ida, including replacement benefits for food lost due to power outages, can be found at www.dcfs.la.gov/page/snap-updates

What Applicants Need to Know

Due to ongoing concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, DSNAP applications will be handled by phone, and benefits cards will be mailed to approved applicants through the U.S. Postal Service.

Residents in the approved parishes can call the LAHelpU Customer Service Center, 1-888-524-3578, to apply and be interviewed for DSNAP. Applicants should call 1-888-524-3578, select their language, prompt 6, and then 1 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Translation services are available for individuals whose primary language is not English.

Residents are encouraged, but not required, to take the following steps before calling to apply for DSNAP:

Pre-register online first. Step-by-step instructions can be found at www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP.
Download the LA Wallet mobile app for identity and residency verification. Information on the app, including download links, can be found at LAWallet.com
Gather all information needed for the application. A list of what is needed can be found in the FAQs at www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP

Residents who pre-registered or applied for DSNAP since March 2020 do not need to pre-register again.

When residents call to apply and be interviewed for DSNAP, a worker will verify the applicant’s identity and residency, and obtain information about their income, resources, and disaster-related expenses incurred between August 26, 2021, and September 24, 2021. Most applicants will be told on the phone immediately after completing their application and interview whether they have been approved to receive DSNAP and if so, the amount of benefits they will receive. Applicants will also receive a letter by mail, confirming the eligibility decision made on their application.

Applicants may name an Authorized Representative (AR) to apply for DSNAP benefits on their behalf. The head of household must authorize the person to serve as AR on their behalf, and the worker will need to speak to the head of household to confirm that they agree for the AR to speak on their behalf.

Application Schedule

Residents should call the LAHelpU Customer Service Center to apply and be interviewed for DSNAP on their designated day (according to the first letter of their last name) or on the A-Z days, which are open to all residents in the approved parishes and ZIP codes for each phase. Parishes were assigned to each phase based on power, telephone/internet connectivity, mail delivery, and grocery stores are open at the time the DSNAP request was submitted.

PHASE 1 – September 20-25

E. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana, Iberia, Orleans, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Washington, W. Baton Rouge, and W. Feliciana

Day 1 (Monday, Sept. 20) – Residents with last names beginning with A-F

Day 2 (Tuesday, Sept. 21) – G-M

Day 3 (Wednesday, Sept. 22) – N-S

Day 4 (Thursday, Sept. 23) – T-Z

Day 5 (Friday, Sept. 24) – Open for all (letters A-Z) in the Phase 1 parishes

Day 6 (Saturday, Sept. 25) – Open for all (letters A-Z) in the Phase 1 parishes

PHASE 2 – September 27-October 2

Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, Jefferson, Livingston, Plaquemines, St. Helena, St. Martin (lower St. Martin Parish ZIPs only 70339 & 70380), St. Mary, and Tangipahoa

Day 1 (Monday, Sept. 27) – Residents with last names beginning with A-F

Day 2 (Tuesday, Sept. 28) – G-M

Day 3 (Wednesday, Sept. 29) – N-S

Day 4 (Thursday, Sept. 30) – T-Z

Day 5 (Friday, Oct. 1) – Open for all (letters A-Z) in the Phase 2 parishes

Day 6 (Saturday, Oct. 2) – Open for all (letters A-Z) in the Phase 2 parishes

PHASE 3 – October 4-9

Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, and Terrebonne

Day 1 (Monday, Oct. 4) – Residents with last names beginning with A-F

Day 2 (Tuesday, Oct. 5) – G-M

Day 3 (Wednesday, Oct. 6) – N-S

Day 4 (Thursday, Oct. 7) – T-Z

Day 5 (Friday, Oct. 8) – Open for all (letters A-Z) in the Phase 3 parishes

Day 6 (Saturday, Oct. 9) – Open for all (letters A-Z) in the Phase 3 parishes

Additional information about DSNAP can be found by texting LADSNAP to 898-211 or by visiting www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP.

What to expect in Louisiana D-SNAP and SNAP after a disaster

https://www.labudget.org/2021/09/louisiana-d-snap-guide/

Pre-register for D-SNAP: http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/dsnap-registration or phone 225-342-6700 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

You can pre-register for DSNAP now and be ready if DSNAP becomes available for your community.

Text LADSNAP to 898-211 to receive DSNAP updates.

Online Pre-Registration
The pre-registration is simple and can be done online through the CAFÉ customer portal. Pre-registration is only the first step; an application is also required.

Due to technology upgrades, even households who have pre-registered for DSNAP before must pre-register again. Doing so now also provides everyone an opportunity to ensure the household’s listed family members and contact information are up-to-date.

Why Pre-Register?

Pre-registration will speed up the application process that determines final eligibility after DSNAP is authorized.
You may not have access to necessary information following a disaster or evacuation.

Pre-Registration Does Not Guarantee Benefits
DSNAP is only administered after a federally-declared disaster and after the State of Louisiana receives approval from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services to activate DSNAP services. If a DSNAP is authorized, eligibility for benefits will be based on the applicant's household income, resources, and disaster-related expenses.

SNAP Recipients Not Eligible for DSNAP
If SNAP clients are eligible for additional benefits in the event of a disaster, those benefits would either be loaded onto their EBT cards automatically or the SNAP recipients would have to submit a form through a process other than the DSNAP.

Operate generators safely

Place generator at least 20 feet away from your home and away from open doors, windows, and vents
Before refueling, turn the generator off and allow it to cool for 15 to 20 minutes
Do not use a generator in wet conditions
Have a fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide monitor for your home
Never try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a wall outlet

Governor Edwards just signed an executive order suspending all legal deadlines, which includes evictions, statewide until September 24th.

If you are a renter who evacuated and has not yet returned home, make sure to notify your landlord you have not moved out and do intend to return, ideally in writing such as by text or email.

If you're worried you might be evicted despite the suspension, call the housing unit at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - SLLS at (504) 529-1000, extension 223. For more information on your rights as a renter after disasters, visit SLLS's blog.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Members: Free 24/7 online health visits with BlueCare using code "IDA" through Sept. 6

GoodRx: Free online provider visit with code LA-RELIEF-100

Ochsner Health is offering free urgent care (use code “IDA”) and behavioral health (use code “IDATherapy”) telemedicine visits via Ochsner Anywhere Care through Monday, September 6.

Mental Health Resources

Crisis Text Line: Text “REACHOUT” to 741741
LA Office of Behavioral Health: Keep Calm Line - 1-866-310-7977
Behavioral Health Recovery: Outreach Line - 1-833-333-1132
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment not was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Ida.

File your claim online: LAWORKS.net

Eligible Parishes: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

Deadline to File: October 4th

Operation Blue Roof aims to provide homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until permanent repairs are made.

The Parishes that have been identified are: Ascension, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Terrebonne. This program is a free service to homeowners.

This program is for primary residences or a permanently occupied rental property with less than 50 percent structural damage. Vacation rental properties are not eligible for this program.

Roofs that are flat or made of metal or clay, slate, or asbestos tile do not qualify. All storm debris must be removed for the roof to qualify.

Residents can sign up for the program at Blueroof.us Here, you can sign up for Blue Roof assistance using a Right of Entry (ROE) form, which gathers information about your residence. Residents can call toll free 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258) for more information regarding this program.

SBA Disaster Loans: low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Louisiana businesses in Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana parishes as a result of Hurricane Ida. Visit the SBA's disaster loan assistance site, or reach out via its virtual business recovery center (information below) for assistance.

Virtual Business Recovery Center and
Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Monday – Sunday (7 days/week)
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern Time
FOCWAssistance@sba.gov
(800) 659-2955
Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.

SBA offers small businesses, small ag cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofits of any size Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available to businesses regardless of any property damage

Small Business Loan Administration

Eligible Parishes: WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, WEST FELICIANA, ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, LIVINGSTON, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, POINTE COUPEE, SAINT BERNARD, SAINT CHARLES, SAINT HELENA, SAINT JAMES, SAINT MARTIN, SAINT MARY, SAINT TAMMANY, ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, TANGIPAHOA, TERREBONNE

What Types of Disaster Loans are Available?

Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.

Home Disaster Loans – Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.

What are the Credit Requirements?

Credit History – Applicants must have a credit history acceptable to SBA.

Repayment – Applicants must show the ability to repay all loans.

Collateral – Collateral is required for physical loss loans over $25,000 and all EIDL loans over $25,000. SBA takes real estate as collateral when it is available. SBA will not decline a loan for lack of collateral, but requires you to pledge what is available.

Keep Calm Hotline: 1-866-310-7977

Behavioral Health Recovery Outreach Line: 1-833-333-1132

Crisis Text Line: Text “REACHOUT” to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255

Only 1 out of every 3 Black American Adults receive the proper Mental Health Care that they need.

When seeking care, Black Americans face Socioeconomic Disparities, Provider Bias, misdiagnosis from lack of cultural competency of healthcare professionals, and discouragement from other Black people-- 63 percent of Black People believe that a mental health condition is a sign of weakness, leading to shame about having a Mental Illness.

Everyone deserves proper care. The resources below are vetted mental health resources specifically for Black Americans:

Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM): BEAM is a training, movement building and grant making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black communities. BEAM envisions a world where there are no barriers to Black Healing.

Toolkits & Education: graphics on accountability, self-control, and emotional awareness; journal prompts; articles on Black mental health

Videos: trainings and webinars, recorded and available for free

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: changing the perception of mental illness in the African-American community by encouraging people to get the help they need; focuses on stigma/self-stigma reduction and building trust between Black people and the mental health field.

Resource Guide: directory of mental health providers and programs that serve the Black community; includes therapists, support groups, etc, but also digital content, faith-based programs, educational programs, etc

Therapy for Black Girls: online space encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls; referral tool to find a therapist in your area

Therapist Directory: find trusted therapists that can help you navigate being a strong, Black woman; can search for in-office therapist by your location or virtual therapist.

The Loveland Foundation: financial assistance to Black women & girls seeking therapy

Therapy for Black Men: primarily a therapist directory for Black men seeking therapy; includes some resources and stories.

Dr. Ebony’s My Therapy Cards: self-exploration card deck created by a Black female psychologist for other women of color; created with the intention of helping other women of color grow and elevate in the areas of emotional and mental health.

Innopsych: InnoPsych’s mission is to bring healing to communities of color by changing the face and feel of therapy. They strive to make therapists of color more visible in the community by creating a path to wellness-themed business ownership; to make it faster (and easier) for people of color to match with a therapist of color; and to create a major shift in how communities of color (or POCs) view therapy.

Safe Black Space: Safe Black Space is the umbrella under which various services are offered to address people of African ancestry’s individual and community reactions to cultural and racial trauma.

Resources by Parish

Orleans Parish

UPDATES:

Text “NOLAREADY” to 77295
NOLA Ready - Hurricane Ida
Citywide curfew - 8pm to 6am
Nola.com has introduced Nola.com/lite, a temporary, text-only website for mobile users with weak internet connections

N OLA Ready Cooling & Charging Centers

The Howlin Wolf and Culture Aid NOLA are in need of chefs and volunteers to feed members of the surrounding community

Go to 907 South Peters to volunteer or drop off items, and email ellie@cultureaidnola.org to coordinate timing

Our Voice Nuestra Voz is in need of volunteers

Contact Marydee Moran at 504-298-8817, or direct message @marydeemoran or @ourvoicenuestravoz on Instagram for more information

World Central Kitchen is looking for volunteers to distribute meals to those in need

For more information visit wck.org/volunteer or email volunteer@wck.org

The Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans has multiple volunteer opportunities to distribute food assistance across the city

Volunteer Louisiana

St. Roch Park
1-3 p.m.
1800 St. Roch Ave., 70117

Harmony Oaks
1:30-3:30 p.m.
2514 Washington Ave., 70113

St. Maria Goretti Church
1:30-3:30 p.m.
7300 Crowder Blvd., 70127

New Philippians Church
1:30-3:30 p.m.
5324 North Claiborne Ave., 70117

Arthur Monday Center
1-3 p.m.
1111 Newton St., 70114

Rosenwald Recreation Center
3-5 p.m.
1120 South Broad St.
(charging station also available here)

Life Transformation Community Center
4-6 p.m.
8606 Mark St.

Register for the Special Needs Registry for assistance with medical conditions: https://specialneeds.nola.gov/Signin?ReturnUrl=%2f

Oxygen Exchange sites are open, where oxygen-dependent residents can get a free full tank. Open at 8am-6pm:

2920 Magazine St

5403 Read Blvd

2500 General de Gaulle Dr

More info: Oxygen Exchange Sites

Call the Special Needs Registry at 504-658-2558 if you need help.

First Aid Station: Opening 8am 9/2 and operating 24/7, Central City Senior Center, 2101 Philip St.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Members: Free 24/7 online health visits with BlueCare using code "IDA" through Sept. 6

GoodRx: Free online provider visit with code LA-RELIEF-100

Ochsner Health is offering free urgent care (use code “IDA”) and behavioral health (use code “IDATherapy”) telemedicine visits via Ochsner Anywhere Care through Monday, September 6.

Mental Health Resources

Crisis Text Line: Text “REACHOUT” to 741741
LA Office of Behavioral Health: Keep Calm Line - 1-866-310-7977
Behavioral Health Recovery: Outreach Line - 1-833-333-1132
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

Robert Fresh Market: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2222 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, 70117
8115 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, 70118
5016 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70006
7355 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, 70808

Las Palmas Grocery
5100 Westbank Expy
Marrero, LA 70072

Rouses Markets

6205 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, 70072 | 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4001 General DeGaulle Dr., New Orleans, LA 70114
2851 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 70056
91 Westbank Expy. Suite 600, Gretna, 70053
400 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, 70119
701 Baronne St., New Orleans, 70113
6600 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, 70122
717 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, 70001
1200 Business Highway 190, Suite B, Covington, 70433
3461 Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 70448
1644 Gause Blvd, Slidell, 70458
4350 Hwy 22 Mandeville, 70471
110 U.S. Hwy 190 West, Slidell, 70460
145 Berryland Shopping Center, Ponchatoula, 70454
2704 West Thomas St, Hammond, 70401
13330 Hwy 1085, Covington, 70433
10130 Crossing Way Suite 300, Denham Springs, 70726
2300 Church St. (Hwy. 64) Bldg 7, Zachary, 70791
40017 Hwy 42, Prairieville, 70769
3446 Drusilla Ln, Baton Rouge, 70809
7580 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, 70810
600 Arlington Creek Centre Blvd, Baton Rouge, 70820
209 S Airline Hwy, Gonzales, 70737
14630 Village Market St. Baton Rouge, 70817

Lakeview Grocery, 801 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 70214 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ideal Market

2436, Ursulines Ave., New Orleans, 70119
250 S. Broad Ave., New Orleans, 70119
3805 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 7002
4421 Airline Dr., Metairie, 70001
653 Terry Pkwy., Terrytown, 70056

Whole Foods

5600 Magazine St., New Orleans, 70115

Happy Discount, 5301 Franklin Ave. (beer, wine, and packaged food)

Duplessier Ice, 2240 Decatur, (ice, $1.50/10 lbs, bags up to 40 lbs, cash only; enter fenced yard on Marigny Street side)

East Baton Rouge Parish

Albertson's
7515 Perkins Rd.
70808

Albertsons (Burbank)
9960 Bluebonnet Blvd
70810

Bet-R Neighborhood Market
2812 Kalurah St
70808

Hi-Neighbor
9630 Florida Blvd
70815

Hi-Neighbor
5383 Jones Creek Rd
70817

Iverstine Farms (butcher)
4765 Perkins Road
70808

Neighborhood Walmart
5255 Highland Rd

Rouse's (Airline)
14630 Village Market S
70817

Target
6885 Siegen Lane
70809
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Trader Joes
3535 Perkins Rd
70808

Whole Foods
7529 Corporate Blvd
70809

Click here for updates.

Atomic Burger
5909 Crewk Centre Dr.
70820

Bullfish Bar and Grill
4001 Nicholson Dr
70808

Burgersmith
3613 Perkins Rd
70808

Callihans (Baker)
1940 Main Street
70714

Chickfila (Burbank)
5919 Creek Centre Drive
70820

Curbside
4158 Government st.
70806

Empire Wingz
8032 Scenic Hwy
70807

Empire Wingz II
9402 Burbank Drive
70810

Fat Cow
4350 Highland Rd b1,
70808

Gov't Taco
5621 Government St
70806

Ideal Market (to-go boxes)
9301 Burbank Dr
70820

India's
5230 Essen Lane
70809

Rouls @ LSU
3327 Highland Rd
70802

Shipley's Donuts
5565 Essen Lane
70808

Small Sliders
4343 Nicholson Drive
70808

Soulou
7246 Perkins Rd,
70808

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Houma

Jefferson Parish

Ideal Market
3805 Hessmer Ave.
Metairie, LA

Ideal Market
4421 Airline Dr.
Metairie

Ideal Market
653 Terry Pkwy
Gretna

Winn-Dixie
2104 Williams Blvd.
Kenner

Robert Fresh Market
5016 W. Esplanade Ave.
Metairie

Las Palmas Grocery
5100 Westbank Expy
Marrero

Rouse Markets (7a - 4p)
6205 Lapalco Blvd.
Marrero

Rouse Markets
2851 Belle Chasse Hwy
Gretna

Rouse Markets
91 Westbank Expy Suite 600
Gretna

Rouse Markets
717 Clearview Pkwy
Metairie

Brother's Food Mart (No Gas)
2968 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 7007
Marrero

BQ Grocery (Hot Food and Groceries)
140 Louisiana Street
Westwego

Time Saver
1117 Behrman Hwy
Gretna

Marrero Discount Food Store
3050 LA-45
Marrero

Mo Fries
700 Terry Parkway
Terrytown, LA 70056

Huey P's Pizza
129 Huey P. Long
Gretna, LA

Wok To Go (CASH ONLY)
2324 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero

Waffle House
52 Westbank Expy
Gretna, LA

3071 Hwy 90 E
Avondale, LA

China King
2211 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero

Pacos Tacos
2434 Manhattan Blvd.
Harvey

Tamale Stands
2446 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero

833. Westbank Expy
Westwego

El Paso Mexican
8617 LA-23 N
Belle Chasse

2305 Kenner W. Esplanade
Kenner

Bishop Ott Shelter	1623 Convention St Baton Rouge 70802
FG Clark Activity Center	798 Harding Blvd Baton Rouge 70807
Raising Cane's River Center	275 S River Rd Baton Rouge 70802
Salvation Army	7361 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge 70814

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