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, and 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.