The Samaritan Center

04/29/2026

Early giving has started.
GiveNOLA Day, an initiative of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is a one-day online giving event. For 24 hours, everyone who loves the Samaritan Center can support our mission by donating. Early Giving is April 28—May 4.
To donate to GiveNOLA Day and support our mission, services, and our Gran’s Attic Thrift Shoppe, scan the QR Code, or go to https://www.givenola.org/organization/samcen
Thank you and God's Blessings.

03/27/2026

We will be closed Monday, March 30, 2026 through Monday, April 6th in observance of Easter. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 7th.
Have a Blessed Easter!

02/15/2026

The Samaritan Center Food Bank, Administration, & Gran's Attic Thrift Shoppe will be closed Mon. Feb. 16 through Wed. Feb. 18 for Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday.
Yes, reopening on Thursday, Feb. 19.

11/04/2025

Good morning. As many of you know, food needs have grown exponentially as a result of recent circumstances. Our food distribution is up by 61% compared to this time last year.
I only ever ask when there is need, and there is need. If you are able, please consider donating to the Samaritan Center so that we can continue to serve our community in Jesus' name!

Our top needs are as follows:

1. Financial donations (please write "food" In the memo line of your check. Or, you can donate online at Samcen.org)
2. Canned vegetables
3. Canned meats
4. Canned soup

Please pray for us and for all those who are in need and frightened during these uncertain times. We love you and thank you for all the help you give us.

05/22/2025

The Food Bank, Gran's Attic and Admin will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

05/07/2025

This is a nation wide food drive by our letter carriers, so please share it with everyone you know, even those outside of our area. Food banks everywhere need help to serve food insecure families. The need increases when school is out and children are not on their school's meal program. Also, donations to food banks decrease during summer because much of our food donations come from school food drives.

Here is a list of our most needed items.
https://samcen.org/food-bank/what-we-need/

God bless all of you for your generosity.

05/03/2025

The link to give is https://www.givenola.org/organization/samcen

03/03/2025

Easter holiday: We will be closed Monday, April 14th thru Monday, April 21st. We will re-open Tuesday, April 22nd.

12/17/2024

Christmas & New Years holiday hours: The Food Bank, Admin & Gran’s Attic Thrift Shoppe will be closed Thursday, Dec. 19 thru Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Have a Blessed Christmas & New Year, thanking God for the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ.

11/27/2024

Thanksgiving hours: The Food Bank, Admin & Gran's Attic Thrift Shoppe will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 27 thru Saturday, Nov. 30. Have a great holiday, thanking God for all His blessings.

09/13/2024

09/11/2024

The Samaritan Center and Gran's Attic Thrift Shoppe will be closed Wednesday, Sep. 11. This is due to weather conditions to keep our client's families, customers, volunteers & staff safe. Pray for everyone's safety.