Federal Food Assistance Programs
Assistance for Parents and Children:
Free Local Meals
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Free and Reduced School Breakfast and Lunch
Special Milk Program
Free Summer Meals for Kids (SUN Meals and SUN Bucks)
One or more free meals during summer break. All children and teens 18 or younger qualify. There is no application process and no income limit. Search for a summer meals site near you.
The SUN Bucks program gives eligible families in most states $120 per child during the summer to buy groceries. If you receive other benefits, such as SNAP or TANF, you may be automatically enrolled. Learn how to get SUN Bucks.
WIC
Assistance for Adults without Dependents:
Free Meals
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Food Panties
Community Gardening