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Food Security and Access

Learn more about food access in the U.S and explore resources including food assistance programs, food availability, nutrition security and hunger.

Learn more about food access in the U.S and explore resources including food assistance programs, food availability, nutrition security and hunger.

Food Security
USDA

Learn about how USDA supports global food security through building local capacity, improving markets, funding research and more.

Food Assistance Programs

Get information on food assistance programs for certain individuals and groups. Programs include SNAP, WIC, the National School Lunch Program and more.

USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse
USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE to speak with a representative who will find food resources near you.

Shop Simple with MyPlate
USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Get ideas of budget-friendly foods and ways to prepare them. Plus, find savings and stores that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits near you.

Healthy Food Pantry Donation Guide
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Download this guide for tips on what to donate to a food pantry and how to organize a community food drive.

Food Access
North Carolina State Extension

Learn about factors contributing to lack of food access and programs that support local food access.

Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
South Dakota State University Extension

Learn what to expect at a food pantry or food bank and how to select nutritious foods while you are there.

Find Food Assistance Anywhere
Hunger Free America

Enter your address to identify local food services, including soup kitchens, food pantries, and meal delivery. Filter results by availability in Spanish, for seniors, for Halal or Kosher diets, or other options.

Food and Nutrition Security
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

NIFA advances food and nutrition security through their programs.   Review program information, learn about general food and nutrition security, and listen to NIFA’s webinar series.