Resources

Feeding America is committed to helping end the fight against hunger. In addition to visiting your local food bank or emergency relief organization, here are some other links and information that may help.

Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Formerly Food Stamps) Using food stamps can help you fill your grocery bag. It’s easy to find out if you’re eligible and to apply.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

In English http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/applicant_recipients/10steps.htm

Translations http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/translations.htm

Apply Online

http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/applicant_recipients/apply.htm

Local Food Stamp Offices

http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/map.htm

Pre-screening Eligibility Tool

http://65.216.150.143/fns/

Nutritious Recipes

http://recipefinder.nal.usda.gov/

Meal Programs for Children

School-aged children are among those in America most-severely affected by hunger. But there are ways to ensure your kids are getting the nutrition they need even when times are tight.

National School Lunch Program

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Lunch/

Eligibility Manual for School Meals

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/notices/iegs/EligibilityManual.pdf

Applications for School Meals

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/frp/frp.process.htm

Recipe Tips and Food Plans

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/FoodPlans/MiscPubs/FoodPlansRecipeBook.pdf

Summer Food Service Program

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm

Disaster Assistance

When natural disaster strikes, Americans who were living on the brink of poverty face monumental struggles as they attempt to rebuild their lives.