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Food banks and pantries.
Food banks and pantries are a great place to turn to for free food, groceries, and other forms of non-financial support. Many individuals and families are struggling to keep food on their tables, especially with the escalating cost of basic food items and the weak economy. Tens of millions of people receive some type of food assistance from these centers every year. Information is provided below on food banks and distribution centers that are located in your state.
Food pantries are run by a wide range of organizations, charities, non-profits, and government agencies. For example, many churches will have a food pantry on site. Organizations like the Salvation Army may run a center at their local branches, and government agencies can support and offer food and groceries to individuals and families in need.
The exact type of food assistance offered to qualified individuals will depend on the food bank. Some will provide bread, vegetables, frozen food, and perishables. Other centers may just have canned goods and other basic groceries. In addition other forms of non-financial support may be offered, such as clothes, personal hygiene items, Christmas and Thanksgiving meals, and diapers. An individual will just need to call the distribution center near them to get the specifics on the food assistance programs administered.
In addition to information on food banks and pantries, families have other places to turn to for food and groceries. Some of those options include:
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Government food assistance programs – The federal government runs a large number of assistance programs for the low income. They are available across the nation. More on government food assistance programs.
Cheap and reduced price food – Organizations such as Angel Food Ministries provide food at up to 40% savings to anyone, regardless of their income. This allows families to save hundreds of dollars per year. Read more on cheap groceries.
Womens Infant Children WIC – This in another popular government assistance program for low income individuals. More on WIC.
Food Stamps or TANF – Almost 40 million American receive some form of food vouchers from the federal government supported TANF program. The vouchers can provide the low income free and reduced cost food. More on TANF food stamps.
State food banks and pantries
The food banks you will find listed below in your state are just a sampling of the centers offered. In addition to the locations noted, you will find phone numbers and contact information for organizations that can direct you to a food bank or pantry location that may be closer to your home. Also find information on other financial assistance programs.
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