St. Joseph Diner, FoodNet Food Bank, and the bulk of our Emergency Sheltering are 100% donor funded.
Dine for the Diner is Thursday, May 16th at participating local restaurants, where 10% of the restaurant's proceeds from the day are donated back to St. Joseph Diner.
Catholic Charities of Acadiana is a donor-driven non-profit organization.
1 School / 1 Business / 1 Church
Each month, we need one school, one church, and one business to commit to hosting a food drive for FoodNet Food Bank; This provides for our neighbors experiencing hunger, helping to meet their basic human needs and keeping them housed. Could your group claim a month this year?
Caring for the sacred gift of all human life, especially the most vulnerable.
St. Joseph Diner
St. Joseph Diner has served meals to those experiencing hunger and food insecurity since 1983. We serve meals to those who are experiencing hunger seven days a week, all at no cost.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Diversion, utilities assistance, funeral assistance, and rehousing all happen through the Msgr. Sigur Center. Here, we often have our first encounter with those who are suffering.
Emergency Shelter
Shelter services focus on rapidly returning families and individuals to permanent housing, with a goal of stabilization through intensive and personalized case management services continuing after housing placement. Learn More →
Essential Hygiene Services
Our hygiene services offers those unable to meet their basic hygiene needs through the Stella Maris Hygiene Center. Individuals can come to the Center to take a warm shower, use a clean restroom, and wash their clothes.
Disaster Response
Our Disaster Response works with other community agencies to provide immediate response and long-term recovery assistance to those affected by disaster.