USDA Food Finding Portal
USDA Food Finding Portal
24/7 Virtual Resource
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☏ Hotline: 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), Spanish: 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273), Text Message: 914-342-7744
@ usdalocalfoodportal.com
Who Qualifies
Open to anyone in the United States who needs food assistance.
No income requirements, residency restrictions, or sign-up needed.
Useful for individuals, families, seniors, and anyone facing hunger or food insecurity.
Application Process
How to Use It:
Call the hotline during operating hours. A representative will ask for your zip code or address and connect you to local pantries or meal sites.
Text a keyword + zip code to 914-342-7744 for automated responses.
Use online tools (such as the Summer Meals Site Finder) by entering your location to see maps of nearby resources.
Description
The USDA Food Finding Portal and National Hunger Hotline help people locate nearby free food resources, including food pantries, meal sites, summer meals for kids, and other emergency food assistance programs across the United States. Trained operators connect callers to local resources, and the online tools provide maps and search features.