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National & Local Food Banks

Feeding America – Largest network of food banks across the U.S. (Find local food banks).

Food Pantries Near You – Searchable database of food pantries by location.

AmpleHarvest.org – Connects food pantries with fresh produce donations.

WhyHunger’s Find Food Map – Directory of food banks and meal programs.

Local Food Banks (211) – Call 211 to find nearby food assistance.

Meals on Wheels – Home-delivered meals for seniors and disabled individuals.

Catholic Charities Food Assistance – Food distribution at local churches and centers.

Salvation Army Food Programs – Free meals, pantries, and grocery assistance.

Government Food Assistance Programs

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Monthly food benefits (formerly food stamps).

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) – Food assistance for pregnant women, infants, and children.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program – Free food for eligible low-income households.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program – Monthly food packages for seniors.

National School Lunch Program – Free and reduced-price school meals.

Summer Food Service Program – Summer meals for children.

School Breakfast Program – Free and reduced-price breakfast for students.

Farmers Market Nutrition Program – WIC & Senior FMNP coupons for fresh produce at farmers’ markets.

Meal Programs for Children & Families

No Kid Hungry – Meal programs for children and families.

Feeding America: BackPack Program – Provides children with weekend meal packs.

Children’s Hunger Alliance – After-school and summer meal programs.

Food Research & Action Center – School meal and child nutrition advocacy.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America – After-school meal programs for children.

Blessings in a Backpack – Weekend meals for school-aged children.

Community Eligibility Provision – Schools providing free meals to all students in eligible areas.

Food Assistance for Seniors & Disabled Individuals

Meals on Wheels – Home-delivered meals for seniors and people with disabilities.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program – Coupons for fresh produce at farmers’ markets.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Seniors (SNAP for Seniors) – Food benefits for seniors aged 50+.

Eldercare Locator – Find local food assistance for seniors.

National Disability Rights Network – Food security support for disabled individuals.

Emergency Food Relief & Disaster Response

FEMA Disaster Assistance – Emergency food and financial relief.

American Red Cross – Emergency food and disaster meal services.

World Central Kitchen – Free meals in disaster-stricken areas.

Feeding America Disaster Response – Food aid during emergencies.

Salvation Army Emergency Food Assistance – Disaster food relief and meal services.

Convoy of Hope – Food aid during emergencies and economic hardships.

Low-Cost Grocery & Food Savings Programs

Market on the Move – Discounted fresh produce programs.

Angelic Ministries – Discounted groceries and food pantries.

Gleaners Food Bank – Affordable fresh produce and grocery discounts.

Double Up Food Bucks – Doubles SNAP benefits at farmers’ markets.

Grocery Clearance & Discount Stores – Lists of stores offering marked-down groceries.

Misfits Market – Low-cost, surplus produce delivery.

Nutrition Education & Meal Planning Support

MyPlate.gov – Meal planning and healthy eating guidelines.

Cooking Matters – Nutrition education for low-income families.

Leah’s Pantry – Affordable meal prep and food budgeting guides.

SNAP-Ed – Nutrition education for SNAP recipients.

Budget Bytes – Affordable and healthy meal planning recipes.

Good and Cheap Cookbook – Budget-friendly meals.

SuperCook – Recipe generator based on ingredients you have.

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