Food Assistance

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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

USDA delivers food to income-eligible American Indian and Alaska Native households on reservations and in approved areas through local tribal or state agencies. Participants receive USDA Foods monthly and can use it as an alternative to SNAP.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Food commodities and nutrition support, not a cash benefit. USDA Foods packages and program … Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

National School Lunch Program: More Than Just Free Food

A current 2026-27 guide to free and reduced-price school lunches, household eligibility, local application steps, and schoolwide meal options under the National School Lunch Program.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Free school lunch at no charge or reduced-price lunch Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Provides low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs while supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by state; no national benefit amount published by USDA Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

Senior Nutrition Program (Older Americans Act Congregate and Home-Delivered Meals)

Prepared meals and related nutrition and supportive services for adults aged 60 and older through local Older Americans Act senior nutrition providers, with congregate and home-delivered options.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: There is no single national cash award or price. Local providers offer prepared meals and may … Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

SUN Bucks (Summer EBT): How to Get $120 Per Child for Groceries

A practical guide to SUN Bucks (Summer EBT), including who can get it, how you apply, and what to do if you are not auto-enrolled.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: $120 per eligible school-age child Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Monthly food benefits that help eligible households buy food and supplement their grocery budget through an electronic benefit transfer account.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household size and income Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

A federal food aid program where USDA supplies food commodities to state agencies, who then distribute free emergency food through food banks, pantries, and meal sites to low-income households and families.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Free food assistance Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Supplemental food assistance for low-income adults age 60 and older through monthly USDA food packages distributed by state and local agencies.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by USDA commodity availability and state packaging Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States