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Enter a city or ZIP code, or use your location, to see places near you. The services below can help right now, anywhere in the U.S.

Help you can reach right now

These services cover all 50 states and Washington, D.C. No location needed.

  • USDA National Hunger Hotline

    National service, not a nearby locationU.S. Department of Agriculture

    Staff connect you with food banks, meal sites, and food assistance programs near you. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern. You can also text a question with a keyword like “food” or “SNAP.”

    Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479)Text 914-342-7744Visit website

  • SNAP (food stamps) in your state

    National service, not a nearby locationU.S. Department of Agriculture

    Find your state's SNAP office and how to apply for monthly grocery benefits.

    Visit website

  • 211

    National service, not a nearby locationUnited Way and local 211 agencies

    Free and confidential, 24/7. A trained specialist connects you with local help for food, housing, utilities, health care, and more. Available to about 99% of people in the U.S., in every state and Washington, D.C.

    Call 211Visit website

  • Government food assistance

    National service, not a nearby locationUSAGov

    An official guide to federal and state food assistance programs.

    Visit website