Get Help with Food and Nutrition

If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, these programs may help:

National Food Assistance Programs

• Feeding America – Find your local food bank by ZIP code.

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) – Helps low-income individuals and families buy groceries.

• WIC (Women, Infants & Children) – Nutrition and food support for pregnant women and children under 5.

• Meals on Wheels – Delivers meals to older adults and people with disabilities.

Support for Specific Groups

Older Adults

• May qualify for Meals on Wheels, Medicaid, and housing support.

• Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for services near you.
  
  

Families with Children

• School meal programs (free/reduced lunch)

• WIC for nutrition and breastfeeding support

• Head Start for early education and family support
  
  

Unhoused Individuals

• 211.org has listings for shelters and food access

• Some clinics offer mobile health services and hygiene care

Get Help with Financial Stability

Poverty often means hard choices. These programs can help with bills, housing, and basic needs:

Federal & Local Assistance

• 211.org – Call or search online for help with housing, utilities, food, and health services in your area.

• Benefits.gov – Find and apply for federal assistance programs.

• LIHEAP – Helps low-income households with energy bills.

• Local Housing Authorities – Offer affordable housing options (search by city or county).