Need Help? Find Free Food.
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 your nearest Feeding America member food bank. They'll share the locations and hours of nearby food distributions.
Find Your Local Food Bank
Your local food bank can help you find food distributions in your community.
Need support applying for SNAP benefits?
Your local food bank can walk you through the application process and help you learn if you may be eligible for monthly SNAP assistance.
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Federal programs that can help
Whether you are here for the first time or have used food assistance before the COVID-19 pandemic, many federal programs are available to help make ends meet during difficult times. In addition, state and federal programs have expanded to help even more people.
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 with Baby Food, Formula, or Diapers
Many Feeding America network food banks help with free baby food, formula, and diapers. They can also connect you to your local diaper bank. Ask your local food bank about free diapers and free baby formula.
WIC (Women and Infant Children) Programs
WIC helps low-income people who are pregnant and have young children with food assistance and health care referrals. Find out if you're eligible and contact your state WIC agency to apply .
Help for family members over 60
Senior Programs
Many Feeding America network food banks host senior food programs that provide free groceries to older adults, 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.
