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Once Was Inc
Veteran-led nonprofit standing in the gap for Louisiana veterans who live more than 50 miles from VA hospitals and military resources, connecting them to housing, healthcare, monthly Meals of Remembrance in Calcasieu and Lafayette parishes, holiday essentials through Service Saturdays, VA benefit consultations, mentorship, and mental-health support.
- Cost
- Not stated on the org's own site
- Coverage
- Acadiana and Southwest Louisiana (Calcasieu and Lafayette parishes) and beyond (Louisiana)
- Eligibility
- Louisiana veterans who live more than 50 miles from VA hospitals and military resources, and their families.
- Availability
- Monthly Meals of Remembrance gatherings in Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes; Service Saturdays held on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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