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.
Available to anyone in the United States. No eligibility requirements to call or use the locator.
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. Call 1-800-5-HUNGRY (1-800-548-6479) for English or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) for Spanish, Monday-Friday. 2. Or text your ZIP code to 1-800-548-6479. 3. Or visit whyhunger.org/find-food to search online.
Ready for the next step?
Visit the program’s website for current instructions. Your matches will be here when you return.