State & federal programs
WhyHunger National Hunger Hotline
Free national hotline and online locator connecting people to emergency food providers and federal nutrition programs.
WhyHunger operates the National Hunger Hotline (1-800-5-HUNGRY English / 1-877-8-HAMBRE Spanish) and the Find Food Near You tool. Referrals include food pantries, soup kitchens, summer meal sites, SNAP outreach, and WIC.
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
Where
Income
Age
Conditions
Insurance
Stage of care
What you'll need
Have these ready before you start the application.
- None.
How it works
- 1
Fill out the application
The program runs its own application. We'll send you straight there.
- 2
Submit your documents
Upload or send the documents listed above, following the program's instructions.
- 3
Receive your benefit
If approved, the benefit kicks in based on the program's timeline.
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the program's own website. We'll keep your matches ready when you come back.