Basic Necessities

Basic Necessities Diaper bank providing free diapers & period supplies to people in need in the ArkLaTex. Member: NDBN

To apply for assistance, please call 211 for a referral, or submit an online Client Request Form at www.BasicNecessitiesLA.com/apply.

Save the Date: On Saturday, August 8, Basic Necessities invites you to attend two FREE community events designed to supp...
06/06/2026

Save the Date: On Saturday, August 8, Basic Necessities invites you to attend two FREE community events designed to support healthy families and stronger communities.

🗣️ The Parent Talk, facilitated by Step Forward and sponsored by Humana and LA Care Network
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn practical parenting strategies, connect with other caregivers, and gain valuable tools to support your family's well-being.

đź’™ Beyond the Basics Wellness Fair & Supply Distribution
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Connect with local organizations offering health screenings, referrals, mental and behavioral health resources, safe sleep and car seat education, firearm safety information, domestic violence prevention services, and more. Attendees may also receive free supplies and resources while they last.

**Food will be provided at BOTH events!
**Door prizes will be awarded at BOTH events!

**Please note: Registration is required for each event separately.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or community member, we hope you'll join us for a day focused on health, safety, support, and resiliency. If you're interested in sponsoring an event or attending as a vendor, please reach out to [email protected]

Stay tuned for registration information. This will be made available by July.

We're thrilled to share Basic Necessities updates for the 2nd Quarter of 2026. We have exciting events planned in the co...
06/03/2026

We're thrilled to share Basic Necessities updates for the 2nd Quarter of 2026. We have exciting events planned in the coming months. Please read below for more details. đź’™

We would love to share some client testimonials so if you have a story, comment, or feedback that you'd like to provide as we prepare to celebrate the distribution of our millionth diaper, please email [email protected] with your information.

06/02/2026

We're looking for vendors for our next event: August 8th from 12-2pm.

We aim to create an engaging, family-centered environment where parents and caregivers can connect with local organizations, receive educational materials, access resources, and learn about services that support healthier families and stronger communities. We are hoping to include a variety of informational and interactive stations focused on topics such as:

-Breastfeeding support and education
-Safe sleep practices and car seat safety/installation
-Health screenings and referrals
-Mental health and wellness resources
-Addiction/Recovery Services
-Nutrition and healthy living
-Postpartum care and doula support
-Early childhood development and parenting resources
-Disability services and resources

Our goal is to help strengthen neighborhood resiliency by ensuring families have access to trusted information, supportive services, and meaningful community connections. If you feel like you may be a good fit and want to bring educational materials, provide screenings, giveaways, referral information, demonstrations, or hands-on activities that would benefit parents and children in our community, please reach out to us at [email protected]

We are stronger together!

Weekly distribution will take place on Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4 from 12:00–4:00 PM.Please bring a valid ID. ...
06/01/2026

Weekly distribution will take place on Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4 from 12:00–4:00 PM.

Please bring a valid ID. If you have not received services this year, you will also need to provide documentation showing your child(ren)’s full name and date of birth in order to receive supplies for them.

The 90 Day Rule Applies. If you need to use an emergency visit, you must contact our offices ahead of time for approval.

Expectant mothers are not served at weekly distributions but are encouraged to register for one of our Saturday events. Our next event will be August 8th and registration details will be available by July.

Weekly distribution will take place on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28 from 12:00–4:00 PM.Please bring a valid ID. ...
05/26/2026

Weekly distribution will take place on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28 from 12:00–4:00 PM.

Please bring a valid ID. If you have not received services this year, you will also need to provide documentation showing your child(ren)’s full name and date of birth in order to receive supplies for them.

The 90 Day Rule Applies. If you need to use an emergency visit, you must contact our offices ahead of time for approval.

Expectant mothers are not served at weekly distributions but are encouraged to register for one of our Saturday events. Our next event will be August 8th and registration details will be available in July

We want to share our gratitude to the Community Foundation of North Louisiana and to the Women’s Philathropy Network for...
05/14/2026

We want to share our gratitude to the Community Foundation of North Louisiana and to the Women’s Philathropy Network for supporting our educational offerings and Maternal Health events.

We couldn’t do this work in the community without the generosity from our donors. Thank you for helping us accomplish our mission across North La!

Period Poverty is real—and it’s happening right here in our community.Too many women and girls are forced to choose betw...
05/12/2026

Period Poverty is real—and it’s happening right here in our community.

Too many women and girls are forced to choose between buying groceries or buying period products. Others miss school or work simply because they don’t have what they need.

At Basic Necessities, we believe dignity is not a luxury—it’s a basic need.

This , you can help change that.
đź’ś $1 = 50 period products
đź’ś Every donation helps someone show up with confidence

Join us in breaking the stigma and meeting a need that too often goes unseen.

👉 Give today: www.basicnecessitiesla.com/donate

Weekly distribution is Tuesday and Thursday, from 12-4:00pm, at our Main Distribution Site inside The Highland Center. I...
05/12/2026

Weekly distribution is Tuesday and Thursday, from 12-4:00pm, at our Main Distribution Site inside The Highland Center.

ID is required and if you haven't received supplies this year, you will need to bring documentation to verify your children and their DOB. (i.e. copy of birth certificate)

Expectant mothers should register for one of our Community Baby Showers/Parent ACEs Talks until they're eligible for weekly distribution services. Please follow our social media for updates on event dates.

To request supplies, you must come in as a walk-in on a distribution day with the proper documentation to receive services.

Did you know that 2 in 5 people with periods struggle to afford the period supplies they need? Want to support your comm...
05/11/2026

Did you know that 2 in 5 people with periods struggle to afford the period supplies they need? Want to support your community? Period Poverty Awareness Week is the perfect time to get involved—volunteer, donate, or uplift organizations working to end period poverty!

To make a donation, please visit www.basicnecessitiesla.com/donate or drop your donation off to us at 520 Olive Street, inside The Highland Center!

Those interested in volunteering can reach out by calling 318-751-0851 or dropping in Monday through Thursday between 9am-4pm to pitch in.

Together, we can end the cycle of period poverty.

Alliance For Period Supplies

We just want to show appreciation for all of our community supporters, including those who contributed to the Give for G...
05/07/2026

We just want to show appreciation for all of our community supporters, including those who contributed to the Give for Good Campaign this year.

We raised a little over $2,000, which allows us to purchase 100,000 basic essentials for some of our most vulnerable neighbors in Shreveport/Bossier.

Just a reminder, you can still make an impact anytime during the year by donating through the Give for Good platform. To make your contribution, please visit www.giveforgoodnla.org/BasicNecessities.

Address

Distribution Center: Inside The Highland Center @ 520 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA
71104

Telephone

+13187510851

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