Help in Independence

13 service locations

Family and youth

Central Tangipahoa Head Start

Child care and early childhood education

728 N Railroad Ave, Independence · 985-878-9856

Head Start early childhood program — 51 funded slots; operated by Regina Coeli Child Development Center, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Independence Leadership Academy Partnership

Child care and early childhood education

221 Tiger Ave, Independence · 985-318-8800

Head Start early childhood program — 33 funded slots; operated by Regina Coeli Child Development Center, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Food assistance

Cannon’s Discount Pharmacy Blessing Box

Food pantry

directions · via Little Free Pantry, verified 2026-07-19

College And Career Center Sf

Meal program

145 W. 2Nd Street, Independence · (985) 878-4376

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Tangipahoa Parish School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Independence Leadership Academy

Meal program

221 Tiger Ave, Independence · (985) 878-4946

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Tangipahoa Parish School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church - Nc

Meal program

509 Pine Street, Independence · (225) 387-6421

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by The Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Health care

RKM at Independence High School

Community health centersliding-scale fees

270 Tiger Ave, Independence · 225-683-5292

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

RKM at Independence Leadership Academy

Community health centersliding-scale fees

221 Tiger Ave, Independence · 225-683-5292

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Southeast Community Health Systems - Central Tangipahoa Head Start

Community health centersliding-scale fees

55420 N Railroad Ave, Independence · 888-414-7247

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Southeast Community Health Systems - Coach Mobile Wellness Clinic

Community health centersliding-scale fees

336 E Railroad Ave, Independence · 985-517-8443

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence

Community health centersliding-scale fees

336 E Railroad Ave, Independence · 225-306-2000

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Southeast Community Health Systems - Mobile Clinic

Community health centersliding-scale fees

336 E Railroad Ave, Independence · 985-517-8443

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Housing and shelter

Town Of Independence Ha

Housing assistance

222 Pine St, Independence · 985-878-9091

Public housing (Low-Rent) agency

directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19

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