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Additional Helpful Resources

Food

  1. Feeding America
    Feeding America has programs to reach children, seniors, and families no matter where they live or spend time. Feeding America programs get food to people where they are and when they need it most. Learn more about Feeding America's hunger relief programs here: Feeding America - Hunger Relief Programs
  2. SNAP Program
    If an associate needs extra help buying groceries, they may qualify for SNAP. The Feeding America network can help the associate learn about their options and complete their application if they qualify. To see if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits, use: SNAP Eligibility.

    You may also visit SNAP’s Local Office Locators page to learn how to apply in your state at SNAP - State Directory
  3. Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)
    The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) gives food assistance to low-income households with food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster.
  4. Meal Train
    Meal Train is an organized way for friends and family to deliver home-cooked meals to someone who’s going through a challenging time. A Meal Train page supports entire families, often during difficult times.
  5. USDA National Hunger Hotline
    Hunger Free America operates the National Hunger Hotline on behalf of USDA. 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.

    The hotline can be reached at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479)
  6. 211 - United Way Worldwide
    If you need help getting food immediately, call 211 or visit your local 211 website -https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211 to find locally available food programs and resources like food pantries, hot meal programs, and meal delivery options.

    Basic Human Needs Resources including food and clothing banks, shelters, rent assistance, and utility assistance referrals are also offered by 211.
  7. The Salvation Army
    In addition to providing free groceries or household supplies, such as paper products, cleaning supplies, etc. the Salvation Army case managers will also help families sign up for public assistance programs that address hunger.
  8. HUD
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country.

Shelter

  1. HUD
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country.
  2. Carelon
    888.275.0021
  3. Housing Resource Center
    Affordable housing in the Southeast
  4. USA.gov
    Find Affordable Rental Housing
  5. National Low-Income Housing Coalition Assistance with rent or utilities, there may be state and local rental resources available to you through NLIHC.
  6. National Energy Assistance Referral NEAR is a free service that offers information on where to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which may pay a portion of the energy bills of eligible low-income households.

Clothing

  1. Need Help Paying Bills.com
    Free clothing banks per State
  2. HUD
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country.

Medical

  1. Gist Resources that can assist with treatment and prescription costs, hospice/end of life and payment mediation.
  2. Community Health Centers Low-cost healthcare available at nearby community health centers.
  3. Free Dental Care FreeDentalCare.us is a comprehensive resource for information on free and low-income dental clinics in the United States.

Home Ownership

Associate Home Purchase Program