Lantern Light Ministry

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  12:00 p.m.– 1:30 p.m. for lunch

SERVICES:

  • Birth Certificate Assistance-
    Monday – Friday – 9:00am – 9:30am and 1:00pm – 1:30pm. Interviews or questions are held in St. Joseph’s Church’s parking lot. Guests must provide documentation to support need as well as a homeless letter.  Please note that LA and out of state BCs can take as long as 6 – 8 weeks due to Covid-19.3 requests allowed per family. Additional questions can be answered at (504) 273-5573, Ext. 114.
  • ID Assistance
    By Appointment Only at the DMV. Sign up or ask questions Monday – Friday – 9:00am – 9:30am and 1:00pm – 1:30pm. Assistance provided to renew expired I.D.s or to obtain a LA I.D. for the first time from agency.  Guests must provide a homeless letter and proof of expired I.D. Assistance to obtain. Permanent Resident cards and work visas also available
  • Morning Snacks/Lunch
    Line up at parking lot gate on S. Roman Street.  Morning
    Snacks served 9:00am – 1:30pm.
    Lunch served 1:00pm – 1:30pm.
  • Prescription Assistance 
    Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 9:30am and 1:00pm – 1:30pm. Guests must provide homeless letter to receive referral.
  • Mail
    Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00pm – 1:30pm. (New registrants must have Picture ID.)
  • Notary Services
    By Appointment Only. Contact (504) 273-5573, Ext. 115.
  • Emergency financial assistance 
    By Appointment Only. Contact (504) 273-5573, Ext. 115. (Must have ID, proof of income, proof of address)
  • Groceries for Orleans area residents
    First and Third Friday of the month. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (New Registrants Must have ID, proof of income, proof of address)
  • Food Stamp (SNAP)/Medicaid Application Assistance
    By Appointment Only. Contact (504) 273-5573, Ext. 114.
  • Employment Assistance
    By Appointment Only. Contact (504) 273-33573,
    Ext. 114.
  • Case Management Assistance 
    Individuals can meet with Social Worker to obtain resources that will benefit their specific needs. By Appointment Only. Contact (504) 27-5573, Ext. 114.