Food access

Emergency Food Resources

  • Findhelp.org - Search with your zip code and connect to local support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help are available

  • Capital Area Food Bank - Emergency Food Locator

  • Hunger Life Line – 202-644-9807

    • Access food anywhere in the DMV

    • Open 8:30am-5pm M-TH, 8:30am - 3pm F

Federal Nutrition Programs

  • Apply for SNAP - Applications are accepted online, via mobile application, in-person, fax (202-671-4400), or through the mail

  • Apply for WIC – 800-345-1WIC

    • For pregnant/postpartum women and children 0-5

  • Free summer meals for children under 18 years old – call phone number 202-5565-EAT (202-556-5328)

    • Find Summer Meals - Find a summer meal site by using USDA’s Summer Meals Mapper for a searchable map of site locations

    • Click here to find DC Summer Meal Sites

Need assistance with federal nutrition program applications?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

A CSA is a partnership between farmers and consumers. Consumers purchase a “share” of a farm's products in advance, typically paying in full in the wintertime when farms need resources to prepare for the spring. Prices vary from $5/week to $30/week for a season. Some CSAs accept SNAP benefits

Other Food Programs

  • FRESHFARM

    • Produce Plus Program – eligible families can receive up to $40 per month at local farmer’s markets from June through the end of September

  • SHARE Food Network – 1-800-217-4273

    • $40 of food for $20 – EBT/SNAP accepted

    • New menu each month, many locations for pick-up

  • Bread for the City – 202-265-2400

    • Register for delivery services every week

  • DC Fresh Match

    • Learn how to double your SNAP dollars

  • Feed the Fridge - Pick up a tasty meal for your family

    • Scroll down to the map to find a location near you