Immediate Assistance:

• Food Banks and Pantries: Locate nearby food banks and pantries through national directories like Feeding America (https://www.feedingamerica.org/) or your local United Way.
• Soup Kitchens and Shelters: These organizations provide meals and other necessities for those in need. Find them through national directories like Family Helpline (https://www.parenttrust.org/for-families/call-fhl/) or your local community center.
• Government Assistance Programs: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides food assistance benefits to low-income individuals and families. WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) provides nutritional support for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. Learn more and apply online through the USDA website (https://mybenefits.mcss.gov.on.ca/).

Additional Resources:

• Feeding America Hunger Map: https://map.feedingamerica.org/ – This interactive map allows you to find food assistance resources in your area.
• USDA Food and Nutrition Service: https://www.fns.usda.gov/ – Provides information about government nutrition programs and resources.
• World Food Programme: https://www.wfp.org/ – Addresses global hunger and malnutrition through emergency and development assistance.
• Food & Water Watch: https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/ – Advocacy organization working to ensure access to clean water and healthy food for all.
• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service: https://www.nal.usda.gov/ – Provides information and resources on sustainable agriculture practices.