Connect to Food Resources
Every community in the country is home to families who face hunger. Connect with food resources or help a neighbor, family member or friend find access to meals and groceries.
According to the USDA, more than 38 million people, including 12 million children, in the United States are food insecure. The pandemic has increased food insecurity for many across the United States, including communities of color, who were already faced hunger at much higher rates before the pandemic. Learn more about hunger in the US.
Find Food Resources Near You:
The USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse aides low-income individuals or communities by providing food assistance and other nutrition and social services information, serving as an important tool in combating hunger and promoting economic mobility. The clearinghouse is accessible two ways:
By Phone: Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline, which operates from 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Eastern Time. If you need food assistance, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE to speak with a representative who will find food resources such as meal sites, food banks, and other social services available near your location.
You can also connect with resources online here.
Additional Resources in WNY & NYS:
Feed More WNY Food Services: 716-822-2002
Home Delivered Meals for 60+: 716-858-8526
WIC Food Services: 1-800-522-5006