• To find a Food Bank near you, click here.
• For the most up-to-date information regarding SNAP benefits, visit LDH's website.
• United Way of Northeast Louisiana's Furloughed Federal Employee Assistance: unitedwaynela.org/furloughed-federal-employee-assistance
• Full Cart – Virtual Food Bank. Ships free food directly to your front door. Currently, there is a waitlist for services. Open to anyone in need of food due to government shutdown: fullcart.org 
• Bawcomville Hope Outreach – Serves a hot meal and a box of food on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm. Clothes closet on site as well. Must show ID and proof that you live in Ouachita Parish: newhopeworship.net | 131 Arrant Rd, West Monroe, LA
• FEEA is ready to support our dedicated public civil servants who are facing furlough or excepted status during the government shutdown. We will continue to update the lists below with both national and regional resources for your convenience. We offer these links for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by FEEA for any specific products or services; FEEA bears no responsibility for the content or legality of external sites: Click Here

• Bank of America

  • Offers payment-deferral options and a dedicated priority-aid line for customers affected by the shutdown: 1-844-219-0690

• Chase Bank

  • Provides hardship assistance and payment-deferral options for affected customers: 1-888-356-0023

• Discover Card

  • Customer Assistance — Provides payment skips and late fee reversals for Discover card members impacted by the government shutdown: 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) | customerservice@discover.com

• MetLife Auto & Home

  • Grace Period Program — Offers a one-time 30-day grace period on policy payments for affected policyholders; call for eligibility: 1-800-GET-MET8 (1-800-438-6388) |  metlifeservice@metlife.com

• Regions Bank

  • Offers payment-deferral plans and emergency loans to customers experiencing hardship: 1-800-221-7471

• The Hartford Insurance

  • Payment Relief — Provides temporary payment grace periods and hardship support for policyholders affected by the federal shutdown: 1-800-393-0864 | customerservice@thehartford.com

• Toyota Financial Services

  • Hardship Assistance — Provides loan and lease extensions (up to two months) and flexible payment options for Toyota Financial customers impacted by furlough: 1-800-874-8822 | customerservice@toyotafinancial.com

• USAA

  • Provides 0% shutdown loans up to $6,000 and payment-relief options for eligible members: 1-855-764-4617 (banking) / 800-531-USAA

• Wells Fargo

  • Hardship Relief – Offers payment deferrals, fee waivers, and case-by-case forbearance for customers affected by the shutdown: 1-800-TO-WELLS (1-800-869-3557) |  customercare@wellsfargo.com

• Valon Mortgage Inc

  • Hardship Assistance – Offers deferral and fee waivers for customers affected by the shutdown: 1-855-218-3690 | valon.com

• Centric Federal Credit Union

  • Hardship Assistance- Offers deferral and fee waivers for customers who have loans with them who are affected by the shutdown: 318-340-9656 | mycentric.org

• Navy Federal Credit Union–LA (Statewide)
  • Government Shutdown Loan Program – 0% interest payroll advance loans for federal employees. Direct deposit with Navy Federal required for federal employees. 1-800-842-6328 | navyfederal.org/government-shutdown
• Keesler Federal Credit Union–LA (Statewide)
  • Offering their members early credit for expected payroll amounts for federal employees. This is not a loan. With Paycheck Relief, Keesler Federal will advance the amount of direct deposit paychecks for eligible members during the shutdown for up to three months. There are no fees or other costs for participating in the program. Registration forms are available online: kfcu.org
•  Union Plus

  • One-time grant ($300). Mortgage assistance programs for Union Plus credit card holders or mortgage holders in good stand affected by the shutdown: unionplus.org

     

• United Way of Northeast Louisiana's Furloughed Federal Employee Assistance: unitedwaynela.org/furloughed-federal-employee-assistance
• FEEA Shutdown Grants 
  • Federal Workers earning under 59,999 can receive $150 mirco-grants to help with groceries, gas, and essentials: feea.org/shutdown 
• LA Works 
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Federal Employees during the Government Shutdown: laworks.net or 1-866-783-5567 
• Shutdown Assistance Map identifies locations where various relief is available to federal employees affected by the shutdown: myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown or 1-877-741-1254
• Navy Federal Credit Union–LA (Statewide)
  • Government Shutdown Loan Program – 0% interest payroll advance loans for federal employees. Direct deposit with Navy Federal required for federal employees. 1-800-842-6328 | navyfederal.org/government-shutdown
• Keesler Federal Credit Union–LA (Statewide)
  • Offering their members early credit for expected payroll amounts for federal employees. This is not a loan. With Paycheck Relief, Keesler Federal will advance the amount of direct deposit paychecks for eligible members during the shutdown for up to three months. There are no fees or other costs for participating in the program. Registration forms are available online: kfcu.org
•  Union Plus

  • One-time grant ($300). Mortgage assistance programs for Union Plus credit card holders or mortgage holders in good stand affected by the shutdown: unionplus.org

     

• Bank of America
  • Offers payment-deferral options and a dedicated priority-aid line for customers affected by the shutdown: 1-844-219-0690
• Chase Bank
  • Provides hardship assistance and payment-deferral options for affected customers: 1-888-356-0023
• Discover Card
  • Customer Assistance — Provides payment skips and late fee reversals for Discover card members impacted by the government shutdown: 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) | customerservice@discover.com
• MetLife Auto & Home
  • Grace Period Program — Offers a one-time 30-day grace period on policy payments for affected policyholders; call for eligibility: 1-800-GET-MET8 (1-800-438-6388) |  metlifeservice@metlife.com
• Regions Bank
  • Offers payment-deferral plans and emergency loans to customers experiencing hardship: 1-800-221-7471
• The Hartford Insurance
  • Payment Relief — Provides temporary payment grace periods and hardship support for policyholders affected by the federal shutdown: 1-800-393-0864 | customerservice@thehartford.com
• Toyota Financial Services
  • Hardship Assistance — Provides loan and lease extensions (up to two months) and flexible payment options for Toyota Financial customers impacted by furlough: 1-800-874-8822 | customerservice@toyotafinancial.com
• USAA
  • Provides 0% shutdown loans up to $6,000 and payment-relief options for eligible members: 1-855-764-4617 (banking) / 800-531-USAA
• Wells Fargo
  • Hardship Relief – Offers payment deferrals, fee waivers, and case-by-case forbearance for customers affected by the shutdown: 1-800-TO-WELLS (1-800-869-3557) |  customercare@wellsfargo.com
• Valon Mortgage Inc
  • Hardship Assistance – Offers deferral and fee waivers for customers affected by the shutdown: 1-855-218-3690 | valon.com
• Centric Federal Credit Union
  • Hardship Assistance- Offers deferral and fee waivers for customers who have loans with them who are affected by the shutdown: 318-340-9656 | mycentric.org
• Navy Federal Credit Union–LA (Statewide)
  • Government Shutdown Loan Program – 0% interest payroll advance loans for federal employees. Direct deposit with Navy Federal required for federal employees. 1-800-842-6328 | navyfederal.org/government-shutdown
• Keesler Federal Credit Union–LA (Statewide)
  • Offering their members early credit for expected payroll amounts for federal employees. This is not a loan. With Paycheck Relief, Keesler Federal will advance the amount of direct deposit paychecks for eligible members during the shutdown for up to three months. There are no fees or other costs for participating in the program. Registration forms are available online: kfcu.org
•  Union Plus
  • One-time grant ($300). Mortgage assistance programs for Union Plus credit card holders or mortgage holders in good stand affected by the shutdown: unionplus.org
• Hyundai Capital: Hyundai will extend all Hyundai Capital auto loan and lease payments for 30 days for current Hyundai owners who are federal government employees furloughed during the shutdown. Impacted consumers should contact Hyundai Motor Finance at 1-800-523-4030 to take advantage of this offer.
• Kia Motors Finance: Kia has announced they’re offering deferred payments of 30 days. If you’ve been affected by the current Government Shutdown and need assistance from Kia Finance, please contact us at 1-866-331-5632.
• Ford Credit, GM Financial, & Mercedes-Benz Financial Services: It has been reported that these companies are among those providing qualified customers options such as payment deferrals, late fee waivers and special care lines to address their individual problems, though official announcements from these companies have not been released online.
• PayPal
  • PayPal has allocated $25 million to fund interest-free cash advances to our furloughed Federal workers that need assistance right now. This is for both new and existing PayPal Credit customers. Minimum loan is $250 with a maximum cash advance of $500. Your account does need to be in good standing if you’re an existing PayPal Credit customer. Existing customers call 1-877-689-1975. For new accounts, apply here first, then after approval call 1-877-689-1975.
• U.S. Employees Credit Union: USECU is also offering shutdown loans, but only until Tuesday, January 15th. Call 312-922-5310 to get help.

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• AT&T

  • Hardship Support — Offers flexible payment arrangements and deferred billing for wireless, TV, and internet customers affected by the shutdown: 1-800-288-2020 | attcustomercare@att.com

• Entergy

  • Offers help managing and paying an energy bill: https://www.entergy.com/care

• T-Mobile

  • Account Assistance — Provides payment deferrals and flexible account support for furloughed federal employees with proof of impact: 611 (from T-Mobile device) | 877-746-0909 | tmobilecare@t-mobile.com

• Verizon

  • Offers flexible payment plans and “Promise to Pay” arrangements: 1-800-837-4966 or 1-800-VERIZON

  • Verizon offers flexible payment arrangements for federal workers, military personnel, and first responders who may face financial difficulties due to a government shutdown. Your Verizon services will not be impacted during a government shutdown. If you are a federal employee in need of assistance, you can contact Verizon to discuss payment deferral options.

  • You will need to provide verification of your federal or military employment.

• Air Force Aid Society

  • Provides grants and Falcon Loans for Air Force and Space Force members: afas.org

• Army Emergency Relief (AER)

  • Provides rapid, zero-interest loans to active-duty Soldiers if military pay is delayed. Loans equal one net paycheck (up to $6,000) to bridge financial gaps until operations resume: 1-866-878-6378 |  info@aerhq.org

• Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)

  • Offers interest-free loans to Coast Guard military and civilian employees to help with essential expenses such as rent, insurance, and childcare, up to the member’s monthly housing allowance: 1-800-881-2462 |  assistance@cgmahq.org

• EANGUS – We Care for America Foundation

  • Grants and loans for National Guard service members experiencing hardship.

• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

  • Supports active-duty Sailors and Marines with financial assistance and grants: Click Here

• FEEA is ready to support our dedicated public civil servants who are facing furlough or excepted status during the government shutdown. We will continue to update the lists below with both national and regional resources for your convenience. We offer these links for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by FEEA for any specific products or services; FEEA bears no responsibility for the content or legality of external sites: Click Here
• United Way of Northeast Louisiana's Furloughed Federal Employee Assistance: unitedwaynela.org/furloughed-federal-employee-assistance

• Federal Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Counseling services offer employees the opportunity to speak to a licensed clinician or counselor 24/7 regarding a variety of professional or personal topics which may impact the employee’s well-being and should also include mindfulness assistance and supports: opm.gov | 1-877-549-9528

• For mental health support, you can call the 988 Suicide Lifeline for 24/7 confidential counseling. 

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

  • The confidential and anonymous resource for a person seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States: findtreatment.gov

• The Wellspring Alliance for Families' Counseling & Family Development Center is a provider of counseling and mental health services. They serve homeless individuals, families, victims of domestic violence, veterans and the chronically homeless with a disability: wellspringofnela.org | 318-323-1505 (Monroe) | 318-281-3655 (Bastrop) | 318-412-0226 (Winnsboro).