An official website of the United States government. Here's how you know. Home Topics Food Assistance Programs. Child Nutrition Programs. Food Distribution Programs. Nutrition Programs for Seniors. Find food and nutrition programs that focus on the needs of older Americans, age 60 and over. You will need to give the name and the location of the store. You may remain anonymous if you choose. Learn how to file a complaint if you believe you have experienced discrimination in the SNAP program because of:.
Learn how to work with SNAP if you are a retailer or if you operate a farmers market. Because of the COVID pandemic, it may be easier for you and your family to get food stamps and take part in meal programs. Contact your state's social services agency to see if you're eligible.
Food stamp SNAP recipients may receive additional funding. More people may be eligible to receive SNAP during the pandemic than normally. Parents whose kids' schools are closed can pick up school meals for their kids to eat at home. People can enroll in food programs remotely rather than in person. This applies to programs for pregnant women, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Many low-income women and young children can get healthy food to add to their diet. WIC also offers nutrition counseling and referrals to health, welfare, and social services.
You must meet other WIC eligibility requirements based on your income, your health, and where you live. Contact your state or local WIC agency for an appointment.
When you call, someone will tell you where to apply and what to bring with you. Your agency may not have enough money to serve everyone who needs WIC. In that case, it will maintain a waiting list and use a priority system to decide who will get WIC benefits first.
For more information and help applying, contact your state or local WIC agency. You can also call its toll-free number. These programs can help you get healthy meals for your children at their school, childcare center, or after-school program. These benefits are administered by the states and the District of Columbia. United Way is a phone, app, and email service that can connect you with local food assistance programs as well as other resources, such as:.
To check if United Way operates in your area, visit their homepage and enter your zip code, city, or state in the required boxes. SNAP offers a supplemental food budget to families in need so they can buy nutritious food for their children.
Food banks distribute meals and surplus food to those in need— over 4 billion meals each year. Some food banks also run a School Pantry Program , which provides fresh produce, shelf-stable items, grains, and proteins to low-income families. On a smaller scale, many neighborhoods have a food pantry nearby, with houses of worship, community organizations, or other neighbors collecting food donations for families that need it. The trick is knowing where to find a nearby pantry. All you need to do is type in your ZIP code to see food pantries in your neighborhood.
Click on a food pantry to view their phone number, hours of operation, areas serviced, and a link for directions. No Kid Hungry runs a Free Meal Finder to help families find local programs that provide free meals for children. Keep in mind, however, that due to the COVID pandemic, some programs listed may have restricted their hours or food options.
The WIC program provides food grants to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum mothers of young children up to age five who are in need of financial assistance.
If you have elderly family members in need, the CSFP provides monthly food packages to under-resourced adults who are at least 60 years old.
To apply—or help an elderly family member apply—contact your State Distribution Agency for local requirements. If you need food assistance due to a sudden event, this program may be able to help. If you live on an Indian reservation or are part of a Native American family living either near a reservation or in Oklahoma, you may be eligible for this service.
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