Food Banks and Food Resources

On this page, you will find lists of resources for assistance with food that I have taken the time to search for you.

SNAP – (Food Stamps)

In the United States, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal government program that provides food-purchasing assistance for low- and no-income people to help them maintain adequate nutrition and health. Click here for more imformation and how to sign up.

Find a Local Food Bank – Feeding America

Put in your zip code or state to find a local Food Bank in your area feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx

Food Pantries – Soup Kitchens – Food Banks

Put in your zip code or state to find a local Soup Kitchen of Food Bank in your area http://www.foodpantries.org/

The Global Food Bank Network

Click here then find your country and go from there to find a food bank near you.

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a Federally funded program, which works to improve the health of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, other new mothers up to one year postpartum, infants, children up to age six, and elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. It provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups.

2-1-1 – Much like calling 9 1 1 on your phone. This service will ask you a few questions about what you need and then match you with places that can help you. (no website just call 2-1-1)

Hunger Task Force – NEED FOOD?–  http://www.hungertaskforce.org/get-help-now/ (414) 777-0483  Hunger Task Force, Inc. Fax: (414) 777-0480

Emergency food and shelter board program Does not provide direct client assistance.  Funded Organizations, are organizations in your community that may be able to assist or refer you to the appropriate assistance.

Find a Food CO-OP near you The Coop Directory Service is an online source of information about natural food co-ops.

WIC Woman , Infants and Children WIC is a food and nutrition program that is here to help pregnant women and families with young children. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and information.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels operates in virtually every community in America to address senior hunger and isolation. Find a Meals on Wheels provider near you.

Community Food Bank (AZ) http://www.communityfoodbank.org/

Stcokbox – Wisconsin over 60 years old. Read more here http://www.hungertaskforce.org/food-bank/how-to-get-food/stockbox/

If you are a senior, living in Wisconsin on a fixed income, over 60 years, or if you care about someone who fits this description, sign them up for the monthly Stockbox program! It’s free, pre-packaged boxes of food delivered to low-income senior housing sites and senior centers. How to get help.

Kohl’s Cares and Hunger Task Force (Milwaukee)- Kohl’s Serving Up Supper for Kids. Through this program, kids 18 and under can eat supper this summer at supervised locations like schools, parks, and community centers throughout Milwaukee. Dial 2-1-1 for meal times and locations closest to your zip code.

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