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USDA National Hunger Hotline

A federal hotline connecting people with emergency food providers, meal sites, food banks, and social services near an address.

United StatesFree resource finderChecked 2026-08-04

Confirm before you go. The hotline and automated search provide referrals; each local provider sets its own hours and eligibility.

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Service details

United States
Help offered
Navigation, Food
Access
Phone, text, and online
Cost
Free resource finder. Free referral service
Coverage
Nationwide phone, text, and online service
Phone
1-866-348-6479

Services offered

  • Emergency food referral
  • Meal-site search
  • Food-bank search
  • Government program information

Source and review

USDA Food and Nutrition Service · Government

The official USDA page lists phone, text, and address-based ways to find food help.

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