Ferriday
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Local offices in Ferriday
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of Ferriday
27393 Highway 15, Ferriday, LA 71334
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about its public housing program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Town of Ferriday City Hall and Utility Billing
1116 2nd St, Ferriday, LA 71334
Help here
- City services and utility questionsContact the town about city services and water or sewer questions.Read more
- Pay a town utility billUse the town's online bill pay service to look up and pay a utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.paystar.io
State office · State office
Louisiana Public Service Commission, District 5 Ferriday Office
1001 E.E. Wallace Blvd., Ferriday, LA 71334
Help here
- Utility customer assistanceContact the office for help with questions or complaints about regulated utility service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lpsc.la.gov
Older adults · County office
Concordia Ferriday Senior Center
111 Texas Street, Ferriday, LA 71334
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can visit for meals, recreation, transportation, and public education.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Concordia American Job Center
107 North E.E. Wallace Blvd., Ferriday, LA 71334
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, improving job skills, and preparing for interviews.
- Unemployment claim helpGet help filing an unemployment insurance claim.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on laworks.net
Library · County office
Ferriday Library
1609 Third Street, Ferriday, LA 71334
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on concordialibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ferriday
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Central Louisiana
3223 Baldwin Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
LaSalle CAA, Inc.
202 Sicily Street, Harrisonburg, LA 71368
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Concordia Parish
Ferriday is in Concordia Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Concordia Parish Health Unit
905 Mickey Gilley Ave., Ferriday, LA 71343
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
- Medicaid application assistanceStaff can help clients with Medicaid applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc.
202 Sicily St., Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Help here
- Community action and energy assistanceResidents can contact the agency about energy assistance and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lasallecaa.net
Older adults · Regional office
Cenla Area Agency on Aging
1423 Peterman Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, home care, and support for caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Concordia Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
217 Persimmon Mill Rd., Ferriday, LA 71334
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessResidents can sign up for alerts about disasters, evacuations, boil water notices, and other urgent events.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on conppj.org
Local office · County office
Concordia Parish Police Jury
4001 Carter Street, Room 1, Vidalia, LA 71373
Help here
- Parish government servicesContact the Police Jury about parish services, roads, drainage, water systems, recreation, and public buildings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on conppj.org
Library · County office
Concordia Parish Library System
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system offers books, public computers, Wi-Fi, copying, faxing, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on concordialibrary.org
Louisiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Louisiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Louisiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988