Louisiana Community Service

Community Service
Written By Abe Lomri
✅ Verified court-connected sites 🛠️ Eligible — confirm with officer

Louisiana Court-Approved & Eligible Community Service Sites

This directory lists verified and eligible community service options organized by Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) Probation & Parole Districts. Always confirm with your supervising officer that a site is approved for your specific conditions.

Region 1 — New Orleans

Parishes: Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard

✅ Verified Court-Connected Community Service

Second Harvest Food Bank
Sorting, packaging, food distribution.
New Orleans
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
Cleaning, support tasks; heavily used by local courts.
Jefferson Parish
SBP — St. Bernard Project
Rebuilding homes, disaster recovery, light construction tasks.
St. Bernard Parish

🛠️ Eligible May Require Officer Approval

Culture Aid NOLA
Food distribution events; approval varies by officer.
New Orleans
Plaquemines Community CARE Center
Pantry assistance, community outreach.
Plaquemines Parish

Region 2 — Baton Rouge

Parishes: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville

✅ Verified Major Court-Approved Sites

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Court-accepted service: packing, sorting, warehouse tasks.
Baton Rouge
Ascension St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Sorting donations, stocking shelves, cleaning.
Ascension Parish
Livingston Parish Council on Aging
Meal delivery prep, senior support tasks.
Livingston Parish

🛠️ Eligible May Need Officer Approval

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance
Neighborhood cleanup; officer approval varies.
Baton Rouge
Iberville Parish Food Pantry
Pantry stocking, packaging food boxes.
Iberville Parish

Region 3 — Thibodaux

Parishes: Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption

✅ Verified Court-Connected Community Service

Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank
Sorting, packaging and distribution; widely accepted by local courts.
Houma
Bayou Region Outreach Services
Meal prep, clothing donations, facility support tasks.
Lafourche Parish
Assumption Parish Council on Aging
Meal delivery support and senior services.
Assumption Parish

🛠️ Eligible May Need Officer Approval

Humane Society of Terrebonne
Animal care, cleaning, donations sorting.
Houma
Lafourche Parish Beautification Program
Cleanup and outdoor public service tasks.
Lafourche Parish

Region 4 — Lafayette

Parishes: Lafayette, Acadia, St. Landry, Vermilion, St. Martin, Evangeline

✅ Verified Major Court-Approved Sites

Second Harvest Food Bank — Acadiana
Sorting, warehouse tasks, boxing; commonly accepted.
Lafayette
St. Martin Parish Council on Aging
Meal prep, senior support; used by probation.
St. Martin Parish
Catholic Charities of Vermilion
Pantry assistance, clothing donations, outreach programs.
Vermilion Parish

🛠️ Eligible Requires Officer Clearance

Acadia Parish Cleanup Initiative
Outdoor community cleanup; approval varies.
Acadia Parish
Evangeline Food Pantry
Sorting and pantry support tasks; may need approval.
Evangeline Parish

Region 5 — Lake Charles

Parishes: Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard, Allen, Jeff Davis

✅ Verified Court-Accepted Sites

Welsh-Cameron Community Food Pantry
Sorting, packaging, distribution tasks.
Calcasieu Parish
Beauregard Council on Aging
Meal support, senior services, office help.
Beauregard Parish
United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Volunteer events, packing, cleaning, donation drives.
Regionwide

🛠️ Eligible May Require Officer Approval

Cameron Parish Community Cleanup
Storm recovery assistance, cleanup tasks.
Cameron Parish
Allen Parish Mission Center
Pantry support and donations sorting.
Allen Parish

Region 6 — Shreveport

Parishes: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River

✅ Verified Court-Accepted Community Service

Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
Sorting, packing, warehouse support; widely approved.
Shreveport
Bossier Rescue Mission
Donation sorting, meal support, facility cleaning.
Bossier City
Webster Parish Council on Aging
Senior meal programs, kitchen help, general support.
Webster Parish

🛠️ Eligible Requires Officer Approval

Claiborne Parish Cleanup Crew
Outdoor cleanup and community maintenance.
Claiborne Parish
Bienville Parish Community Pantry
Pantry assistance; verify with probation.
Bienville Parish

Region 7 — Monroe

Parishes: Ouachita, Union, Lincoln, Jackson, Morehouse, Richland

✅ Verified Court-Connected Programs

Northeast Louisiana Food Bank
Sorting, boxing, distribution support.
Monroe
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — Lincoln
Furniture sorting, donations, warehouse tasks.
Ruston
Richland Parish Council on Aging
Senior services, meals, clerical tasks.
Richland Parish

🛠️ Eligible May Need Approval

Union Parish Public Works
Cleanup and outdoor tasks; approval varies.
Union Parish
Morehouse Parish Christian Services
Pantry support and donation sorting.
Morehouse Parish

Region 8 — Tallulah

Parishes: Madison, East Carroll, West Carroll, Tensas, Concordia, Catahoula

✅ Verified Court-Accepted Community Service

Madison Parish Community Food Pantry
Sorting and pantry support tasks.
Tallulah
Concordia Parish Council on Aging
Senior services, meal support, clerical help.
Concordia Parish
Catahoula Outreach Center
Donation sorting, pantry support.
Catahoula Parish

🛠️ Eligible Requires Officer Clearance

East Carroll Public Works
Community cleanup & outdoor volunteer tasks.
East Carroll Parish
Tensas Parish Food Distribution Center
Sorting, warehouse assistance.
Tensas Parish

Important: Community service hours must always be pre-approved by your probation or parole officer. OACRA does not approve programs or communicate with supervising agencies.

OACRA is a private directory and does not provide legal advice. Always verify eligibility before completing hours.

Abe Lomri
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