Free Community Meals
A Hot Meal.
A Full Week of Support.
Building Community.
Hot Meals | Food Pantry | Clothing Closet
Twice a month, St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church opens its doors to neighbors who are homeless or food insecure, offering a hot, home‑cooked lunch, a stocked food pantry, and a clothing closet—all at no cost. We typically serve 80-100 people per meal.
Our hot meal helps guests get through the day, and our pantry and clothes closet help them get through the week.
When and Where?
Second and Fourth Saturdays of every month
Lunch served at 12:00 PM (doors open a bit earlier)
Fellowship Hall, St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church
7100 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
Call or email for more info: 504-861-9514 | office@scabc.org
Who Can Come?
All are welcome—no ID, paperwork, or religious requirement.
2026 Schedule
January 10, 24 | February 14, 28
March 14, 28 | April 11, 25
May 9, 23 | June 13, 27
July 11, 25 | August 8, 22
Sept 12, 26 | Oct 10, 24
Nov 14, 28 | Dec 12, 26
Sponsor a Saturday Meal
Every community meal is funded by donations, and every dollar goes directly to food.
$150 covers one full Saturday’s hot meal, providing at least 50 plates and often more.
$300 helps us fully cover a busy Saturday serving 80–100 guests.
$500 provides a fully stocked food pantry for 80–100 guests, giving each neighbor enough groceries to help sustain them through the week.
You can sponsor a specific Saturday in honor or memory of someone, as a family, or as a business, and we will gladly recognize your sponsorship if you wish.
When you give, please note “free lunches” or “community meals” with your gift so it is directed to this program.
Click the button below to use our giving options (PayPal, Venmo, Tithely, etc.).
Food Pantry and Clothing Closet
Alongside the hot meal, we offer:
Food Pantry: Shelf‑stable food items and dry goods to help guests have meals throughout the week.
Clothing Closet: Gently‑used and new clothing, plus toiletry items, available during Saturday lunches and by weekday appointment.
Donations are always welcome:
Pantry: canned vegetables, meats, and soups; pasta, rice, peanut butter, cereals, granola bars, and other shelf‑stable items.
Clothing: clean, gently‑used or new clothing, especially seasonal items, shoes, and outerwear.
Items can be dropped off on Sundays or during the week by appointment (504-861-9514 | office@scabc.org)
Volunteer With Us
This ministry is powered by volunteers who cook, serve, and welcome our guests with dignity and hospitality.
Volunteer roles (10:30 AM–1:30 PM on meal Saturdays):
Cooking and kitchen prep
Serving food and drinks
Setting up and breaking down tables
Organizing and distributing clothing, toiletries, and pantry items
Individuals, families, work groups, and student volunteers are all welcome.
Contact the church office to sign up or to schedule a weekday time to help organize donations.
Reach us with the form below or by calling the office (504-861-9514) or via email (office@scabc.org).