Find Free Food and Groceries
If you need food today
Your local food bank can help you find food today. They partner with food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs in your local community to give away free food.
Enter your zip code to find the food bank partnering with Feeding America. They'll share the locations and hours of nearby food distributions.
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Federal programs that can help
Many federal programs are available whether you are here for the first time or have used food assistance.
Some federal programs have made changes following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Learn what those changes mean for you .
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
WIC (Women, Infant & Children) Programs
Programs for your family's situation
Help for families with a child or teen
Help for families with babies or young kids
Help for family members over 60
Senior Programs
Many food banks host senior food programs that provide free groceries to older adults, with no strings attached. Contact your local food bank to find out if a senior program is available near you.
Comprehensive help for seniors in your area
BenefitsCheckUp.org is a free online service of the National Council on Aging . Just answer a few simple questions and you will receive a personalized report listing the programs near you that you may be eligible for, program details, and how to apply in your area. This includes information about programs that can help you pay for medications, health care, utilities, and more.
Help for families who have experienced disaster
Other programs that help make ends meet
Help with tax credits and tax filing
Help with health insurance
Help with heat, electricity, utility and internet bills
Help for other family needs
Dial 2-1-1
For help with things like utilities, housing, mental healthcare, or childcare, dial 211 on any phone. Speak with a trained professional in your area 24 hours a day. Services are free and confidential and available in many languages. While most of the United States is covered by 211, the service is not available in all areas.
