Food pantries provide groceries to individuals and families in a variety of community locations.
Learn more about food pantries below, or take our quick screener to see the full range of nutrition programs you may be eligible for.
Groceries are distributed at community locations on specific days of the week and during specific hours. If you need help right away, food pantries are the fastest way to get food assistance.
Most food pantries do not have specific income requirements.
There is no age requirement to visit a food pantry, but individual community locations may have specific requirements.
No citizenship requirement.
Food pantries will NOT be considered under the public charge rule.
Food pantries do not require an application, but you may have to answer a few questions about your household, such as income, number of people in your household, and zip code.
Use our mapping tool to find grocery and meal programs that are close to you and match your schedule.
There are several programs that support families with children, from pregnancy through high school. Learn about nutrition programs for families with children.
Several grocery and meal programs are available to support nutrition for adults over age 60. Learn about nutrition programs for older adults.
There is a lot of misinformation about how citizenship impacts eligibility for nutrition programs, including whether participating in a nutrition program will impact future immigration status. Make sure you have accurate information so you can make the best decision for you and your family. Learn about nutrition programs for immigrant households.