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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

‍SNAP offers monthly benefits to help low-income households buy nutritious food. Benefits are provided through an EBT card that can be used at participating grocery stores and markets.

Learn more about SNAP

Food Banks and Pantries

‍Food banks and pantries offer free groceries to individuals and families in need. Many operate through churches, community organizations, or dedicated nonprofits.

Find a food bank near you: Feeding America Food Bank Locator

Find a pantry: FoodFinder

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)

‍WIC provides food assistance to pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. The program helps with purchasing healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals.

Learn more about WIC

Meals on Wheels

‍Meals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to shop or prepare meals on their own. Volunteers provide not only nutritious meals but also a sense of community and connection.

Meals on Wheels America

Community Food & Meal Programs

‍Many communities host free or low-cost meal programs through churches (many hold services on Wednesdays), nonprofits, shelters or libraries. These can offer a hot meal and sometimes even groceries for later.

Check out a directory of community fridges

Apps to Connect with Meals

‍Some apps connect restaurants or neighbors with extra food to people in-need.

Check out TooGoodtoGo or Olio

Lasagna Love

‍Lasagna Love is a community organization connecting neighbors with neighbors through free homemade meal delivery.

Visit the Lasagna Love website

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