An official website of the United States government.
Get information on food assistance programs for certain individuals and groups. Programs include SNAP, WIC, the National School Lunch Program and more.
Learn about programs that offer food and nutrition assistance for children, including the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program.
Learn about USDA commodity distribution programs, including The Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.
Find food and nutrition programs that focus on the needs of older Americans, age 60 and over.
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
WIC safeguards the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals.
Find resources that share information about hunger and provide food assistance.
The 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, and school meals.
To learn how to get assistance from one of these programs, see the How to Get Food Help brochure.
Call or text the USDA National Hunger Hotline to speak with a representative who will find food resources near you.