But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?
(1 John 3:17)
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana needs your help to support those who are suffering. Our charitable efforts are grounded in the corporal works of mercy, through which we address the bodily needs of our neighbors. These acts of service reflect our love for God and for those He has entrusted to our care.
Please scroll down to learn how you can join us in this important work of the Lord. For more information about volunteer opportunities, please email volunteer@catholiccharitiesswla.org
Corporal Works of Mercy
Feed the Hungry
Give Drink to the Thirsty
Clothe the Naked
Shelter the Homeless
Visit the Sick
Visit the Imprisoned
Bury the Dead
Donate
Click here for information about various ways to donate to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana
Feed the Hungry/Give Drink to the Thirsty
- Donate food
- Organize a food drive at your church, school, or business
- Pack food bags
- Assist with Food Distribution
- Drive our Food Truck (26-foot Box Truck; no CDL required)
- Food Warehouse maintenance
- Train to assist with SNAP (Food Stamp) applications
Clothe the Naked
- Donate *NEW* men’s and women’s undergarments, clothing, and shoes
- Donate new or gently used towels and blankets.
- Serve on our Laundry/Shower trailer- Click Here to sign up!
- Drive our Laundry/Shower trailer
Shelter the Homeless
- Donate toward our Rent/Mortgage and Utility assistance program (link to Donation portal)
- Donate clean, good-quality furniture to go to a family in need
Visit the Sick
- Donate toward our Prescription Medication assistance program (link to Donation portal)
Bury the Dead
- Donate toward our Funeral Expenses assistance program (link to Donation portal)
Other Assistance
- General cleaning and organization
- Grounds and maintenance
- Fundraiser event planning
- Disaster relief: tree removal, tarping, etc. (as needed)
- Whatever your gifts are—we can use them!
When we attend to the needs of those in want, we give them what is theirs, not ours. More than performing works of mercy, we are paying a debt of justice.
– St. Gregory the Great
