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I've applied for SNAP, but need food now.

Updated over 9 months ago

Looking for food and assistance while you're waiting to hear from SNAP? Here are resources that may help you while you are waiting to hear about your SNAP application:

Find food banks and food pantries near you, as well as other financial and housing assistance

Find food pantries near you

Find food banks and help applying for SNAP near you

Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (USDA National Hunger Hotline, 7am – 10pm ET) to find food resources and other services available near your location.

Text FOOD to 914-342-7744 to receive an automated response to resources located near your address and/or zip code.

Sign up to receive free food delivered directly to your door (currently has a wait list)

Call 211 for a free community resource hotline. In many states, this service is available via text. Text your zip code to 898-211 to receive help finding community services near you via text.

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