Free Food in DeRidder, LA
Nestled in the piney woods of southwest Louisiana, Deridder is home to people committed to looking after their neighbors. Resources have been organized to ensure families can access nutritious meals and support year-round.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 18% of DeRidder residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 5 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View DeRidder resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in DeRidder
- Meal Program: 2
- Food Pantry: 2
- WIC Office: 1
Resources in DeRidder
5 resultsBeauregard Parish Health Unit WIC Clinic
216 Evangeline St
WIC Office

Beauregard Community Action Association (BCAA)
2575 Hwy 190 W
Food Pantry

Beauregard Council on Aging (Meals on Wheels)
104 W Prt
Meal Program

Beauregard Parish School Board Summer Food Service Program
506 Martin Luther King Dr
Meal Program

God's Food Box
426 Mcmahon St
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in DeRidder
Where can I get free food in Deridder?
Deridder has 5 resources including summer feeding, meal programs, pantries, WIC offices, and food banks.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are available to anyone, though some programs—particularly WIC offices—do have eligibility requirements. It helps to reach out and ask.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free with no referral needed.