Hunger Free America operates the National Hunger Hotline. The hotline is a resource for individuals and families seeking information on how to obtain food. The National Hunger Hotline staff connects callers with emergency food providers in their community, government assistance programs, and various social services.
- By Phone: Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline, which operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET. If you need food assistance, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) to speak with a representative who will find food resources such as meal sites, food banks, and other social services available near your location.
- By Text: Text to the automated service at 914-342-7744. with a question that may contain a keyword such as “food", “summer meals", “SNAP” etc. to receive an automated response to resources located near an address and/or zip code.
- By Address: Enter an address to find food assistance near you.
The USDA National Hunger Hotline is currently operated by Hunger Free America