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Enter your ZIP code to see nearby food locations and the food bank serving your area.

Prefer to call?National Hunger Hotline: 1-866-348-6479 (English), 1-877-842-6273 (Spanish). Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern.Local help: 211

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You can ask for help even if you do not receive SNAP.

Food pantries & distributions

A pantry gives food directly to people; a food bank usually supplies pantries. Ask the food bank where you can pick up food today.

Mobile pantries

They bring groceries to scheduled stops. Ask the food bank for its current mobile pantry schedule and recheck before traveling.

Drive-through pantries

Pick up free groceries without leaving your car. Ask a local food bank where and when these distributions take place and what to bring.

Community meals

Find places serving ready-to-eat meals.

Find a food bank How drive-through pantries work Find meal help through 211

Food for children, students & families

Help is available during the school year, college, summer, and early childhood.

Students eat lunch together in a school cafeteria while a worker serves food.

School breakfast & lunch

Ask your child’s school about free or reduced-price meals. You can request a meal application at any time during the school year. Some schools serve free meals to every student.

School pantries & weekend food

Ask your school or food bank about a school pantry and the BackPack program, which may send easy-to-prepare food home before weekends or breaks.

After-school & summer meals

Ask about Kids Cafe; some serve meals or snacks after school, on weekends, or in summer. Children and teens 18 or younger can get free meals at participating summer sites. Eligible families may also get SUN Bucks.

WIC & baby supplies

WIC offers food, nutrition and breastfeeding support to eligible people during or after pregnancy and to families with children under 5. Call a local WIC office to apply. Also ask your food bank about baby formula, baby food and diapers, or a nearby diaper bank.

Explore school and summer meals State and territory school-meal program contacts Check USDA’s summer meal finder for seasonal listings State and territory summer meal contacts Check WIC eligibility and find an office Find your local food bank

Not sure where to start? Ask your school or district, or call the local food bank. The summer meal finder is seasonal and may not list every state or site.

Food for adults 60+

Ask about programs for older adults in your community.

Senior pantries

Some offer pickup locations or mobile distributions.

Monthly food boxes (CSFP)

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offers monthly USDA food packages to some low-income adults age 60 and older. Availability and eligibility vary; ask whether it operates in your area and how to apply.

Choose your state or territory on USDA’s CSFP contact map

The map points to program offices; it does not show local food distribution sites.

Farmers market coupons

In some states, eligible older adults can get coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Meals & delivery

Community meals or home delivery through a local Meals on Wheels program may be available. Ask about eligibility and availability.

Check eligibility and how to apply for senior programs Find a Meals on Wheels provider Check other benefits with BenefitsCheckUp Find a local food bank

Help for other situations

Help is also available when your circumstances change.

After a disaster

A local food bank can direct you to food. The Red Cross may offer meals and shelter. If disaster food benefits (D-SNAP) are available in your area, you may also qualify for help buying groceries.

See current Red Cross disaster services Find shelters and disaster help Check disaster food benefits

If you have a disability or trouble traveling

Ask a local food bank whether accessible pickup or delivery is available. Call 211 for other nearby resources. If you need help applying for SNAP because of a disability, contact your state SNAP office. If your income is low, SSI may also help pay for basic needs.

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SNAP

Need help with SNAP?

Ask your food bank whether it has staff who can help you complete a SNAP application. Your state office makes the decision and handles renewals and questions about your case.

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Before you go

A first visit can feel unfamiliar. Staff may ask about your household or have you fill out a short form. Call ahead to confirm the location, hours, requirements, and whether the distribution is still scheduled. You do not need SNAP to ask for food help. You can also call 211 for help with food, housing, utilities, and other needs.