Location
Headquartered near Washington, D.C., FNS's Postal Service mailing address is:
Food & Nutrition Service
Braddock Metro Center II
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: (703) 305-2062
See map: Google Maps
USDA Information Hotline: (202) 720-2791
SNAP Toll-free Information Number: 1-800-221-5689
You can also call your state for your case information.
Organizational Directory
To find contact information for FNS offices, and personnel, please use the following directory.
National Hunger Hotline
- By Phone: Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline, which operates from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time. If you need food assistance, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE 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”, etc. to receive an automated response to resources located near an address and/or zip code.
To File A Complaint
Report violations of laws and regulations relating to FNS programs to the USDA OASCR office. Violations can include:
- Criminal activity, such as: bribery, smuggling, theft, fraud, endangerment of public health or safety
- Mismanagement/waste of funds
- Workplace violence
- Employee misconduct
- Conflict of Interest
Media Contacts
Reporters looking for information can contact the Communications Division via email or phone (703) 305-2281.