You may be surprised to learn that you could be eligible for help with groceries through federal food assistance and nutritional programs. These federally funded state programs are available to individuals and families going through financial hardship such as losing employment or reduced hours on the job. These taxpayer funded programs are based on employment, household size and income.
SNAP (formerly food stamps) can help you or your family with funds towards paying for healthy nutritious foods at local supermarkets and participating farmers markets.
For Americans 60 and up, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a USDA sponsored federal program that offers additional supplementary foods to deliver nutritious foods to the elderly in need.
Additionally, many local communities have food banks, pantries and soup kitchen resources to acquire food assistance for you and your family. Use the links below to search for locations near you!
Federal Food Assistance Programs
Search by state for USDA programs supplying additional nutritious foods to the elderly in need:
Commodity Supplemental Food Program for 60+
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):
Apply for federal assistance on approved grocery items. Click on your state below to be linked directly to the application or the eligibility questionnaire as require by the individual state:
Food Bank and Pantry Directories
Find your local food bank, pantry or soup kitchen by state:
