Começando do Zero
Ajuda com food.
The cupboard is thin or empty.
O que fazer hoje
- Find the nearest pantry with Feeding America's locator, or dial 211 for what's open tonight.
- Many pantries need only a name and household size on a first visit — go before it's empty, not after.
Programas que vale conferir
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.
Food banks & pantries
Sem fins lucrativosFree groceries — often including fresh produce — at pantries in effectively every US county. Most ask at most a name and household size.
Quem pode se qualificar: Anyone in need. First visits rarely require documents.
SNAP (food stamps)
OficialMonthly grocery money on an EBT card, usable at most grocery stores and many farmers markets.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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.
WIC
OficialSpecific healthy foods, infant formula, breastfeeding support and nutrition help for pregnant/postpartum parents and children under 5.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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 & reduced school meals
OficialFree or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school; many districts now serve all students free under community eligibility.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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.
211
OficialOne 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.
Quem pode se qualificar: Everyone. No eligibility — it's a navigator, not a benefit.