Helping HandsCharity Services

Car donation in Louisiana

Donate a car in Louisiana to charity.

Have a car, truck, SUV, van, motorcycle, boat, or RV you no longer need? Helping Hands Charity Services makes it easy to donate a vehicle in Louisiana and support a nonprofit you care about. We offer free vehicle pickup throughout Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Metairie, Greater New Orleans, and Acadiana, and surrounding communities.

You choose the nonprofit. We help coordinate pickup, vehicle sale, and donor documentation.

Why donate your car in Louisiana?

  • Free vehicle pickup anywhere in Louisiana, running or not.
  • We quote your vehicle's value before you commit, no surprises.
  • An industry-leading share of the proceeds goes to your chosen nonprofit.
  • Tax-deductible donation with all paperwork handled for you.
  • Title and DMV steps vary by state; our team knows Louisiana's requirements and walks you through them.
  • Donors in big cities and small towns across Louisiana are supported the same way.

Louisiana car donation pickup areas

We help donors across Louisiana turn unwanted vehicles into funding for nonprofit organizations. Whether you're donating a car in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Metairie, or smaller communities throughout the state, our team can help coordinate free vehicle pickup.

We also serve donors across major Louisiana regions, including Greater New Orleans, and Acadiana.

How car donation works in Louisiana.

  1. 01

    Pick your nonprofit

    Choose any nonprofit from our partner network: housing & basic needs, addiction, rehabilitation, animal wellness & rescue, medical research & patient support, youth, education, domestic violence, climate, women's health, arts and more. Your vehicle, your choice.

  2. 02

    Provide vehicle information

    Using our online form or by phone, we collect the information needed to sell your vehicle using our nationwide network of buyers.

  3. 03

    We price it competitively

    Our vehicle network competes with one another on price before pickup. You see the highest offer first, then decide whether to move forward.

  4. 04

    Free, fast pickup, anywhere

    Running or not, we schedule a no-cost pickup at a time that works for you. If needed, we can schedule the pickup within as little as 2 days.

  5. 05

    Nonprofit paid, tax documentation complete

    We sell the vehicle and send the nonprofit its proceeds. Simultaneously, we file the proper documentation with the IRS and provide donors with their documentation necessary for tax purposes.

Choose the nonprofit your Louisiana donation supports.

Pick any nonprofit in our network, then donate your vehicle anywhere in Louisiana.

Louisiana car donation FAQs.

Donating a car in Louisiana

  • Yes. Helping Hands Charity Services helps donors donate cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, boats, and RVs in New Orleans and surrounding areas. Pickup is free, and you choose the nonprofit your vehicle donation supports.

  • Yes. We help coordinate free vehicle pickup for car donations in Baton Rouge and throughout Greater New Orleans. Running and non-running vehicles may be accepted.

  • Yes. We serve donors in Shreveport, Lafayette, and Lake Charles, and other communities across Louisiana. You can start online or call our team to provide your vehicle information.

  • Yes. Many donated vehicles do not need to be running. We accept cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, boats, and RVs in a range of conditions, subject to vehicle details and pickup availability.

  • Vehicle donations may be tax-deductible when made to an eligible nonprofit. After your vehicle is processed, you receive the documentation needed for your records. Please consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.

Need help with your paperwork? See how to sign your Louisiana car title.

Donate a car near you in Louisiana.

We serve donors throughout Louisiana, including:

New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesMetairie

Ready to donate your car in Louisiana?

Free pickup, more to your cause, paperwork handled. Start online or call 707-804-8779.

Donate Now