Help with food.

Free groceries — often including fresh produce — at pantries in effectively every US county. Most ask at most a name and household size.

Who may qualify: Anyone in need. First visits rarely require documents.

Monthly grocery money on an EBT card, usable at most grocery stores and many farmers markets.

Who may qualify: Households under state income limits — many WORKING households qualify. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.

Specific healthy foods, infant formula, breastfeeding support and nutrition help for pregnant/postpartum parents and children under 5.

Who may qualify: Pregnant, postpartum, and young families under income limits (higher than many expect; automatic if on SNAP/Medicaid in most states). You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.

Free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school; many districts now serve all students free under community eligibility.

Who may qualify: Families under income limits — one form at the school office. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.

One free, confidential call or website connecting you to local help: food, rent, utilities, shelter, childcare, crisis support. Available across most of the United States, in many languages, usually 24/7.

Who may qualify: Everyone. No eligibility — it's a navigator, not a benefit.