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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food Assistance Programs

Get information on food assistance programs for certain individuals and groups. Programs include SNAP, WIC, the National School Lunch Program and more.

  • Child Nutrition Programs

    Learn about programs that offer food and nutrition assistance for children, including the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program.

  • Food Distribution Programs

    Learn about USDA commodity distribution programs, including The Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.

  • Nutrition Programs for Seniors

    Find food and nutrition programs that focus on the needs of older Americans, age 60 and over.

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

    SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

  • WIC - Women, Infants, and Children

    WIC safeguards the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals.

  • FNS Nutrition Programs

    USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance programs including WIC, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and school meals.

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

  • Food Assistance

    Find food assistance programs available to certain groups and low-income individuals.

    • General Services Administration, USAGov

  • Find Your Local Food Bank

    Search for food pantries and meal programs in your community.

    • Feeding America