Food assistance resources

At the PAN Foundation, we know that affording food can be difficult for many who live with chronic health conditions. These resources help connect people in need with aid in their communities.

If you need food resources and other aid, you are not alone. Millions of households experience food insecurity, which means they are unsure if they will have enough food because of lack of money or resources. Every county in every state in the U.S. is home to people facing food insecurity, including more than 12 million people age 60 and over¹. Explore the resources on this page, and our listings of other patient support resources.

Resources

Food banks, food pantries, and meal programs

Feeding America – Find your local food bank by zip code or state. Feeding America can help you find several kinds of free food and food resources, from mobile pantries to school lunch programs. Learn about their programs.

Feeding America en español – Encuentre su banco de alimentos local. Ingrese su código postal para encontrar bancos de alimentos cercanos en la red Feeding America. Feeding America puede ayudarte a encontrar diversos tipos de alimentos y recursos alimentarios gratuitos, desde despensas móviles hasta programas de almuerzos escolares. Infórmate sobre sus programas.

Hunger Free America – Use their website to search for food assistance programs in your local area, or call their National Hunger Hotline.

FoodPantries.org – Search by state, then by city, to find food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks.

Mini Pantry Map – Map of mini food pantries in local communities.

Meals on Wheels America – Meals on Wheels local providers deliver meals to older adults. Search by zip code to find local providers in your area.

Help finding resources for food and more

FindHelp.org – Search for free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, healthcare, and more. Findhelp’s mission is to connect all people and the programs that serve them with dignity and ease. Through their free online tool, people across the country can find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, and more.

Findhelp.org se puede traducir a muchos idiomas, incluido el español. Seleccione su idioma en la lista.

211.org – 24/7 helpline (dial 2-1-1) for finding resources for food, housing, healthcare, mental health, pet food, and more. Powered by United Way, 211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country, including food programs and food benefits. Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help connect you with resources 24/7. Calls are confidential and can be anonymous. 

es.211.org – Línea de ayuda disponible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana (marque 2-1-1) para encontrar recursos de alimentación, vivienda, atención médica, salud mental, alimentos para mascotas y mucho más. El 211 es la mejor fuente de información sobre recursos y servicios locales en el país, incluyendo programas y beneficios alimentarios. Miles de expertos locales están disponibles para ayudarle a conectarse con los recursos que necesita, las 24 horas del día. Las llamadas son confidenciales y pueden ser anónimas.

PAN’s ComPANion Access Navigators

Our navigators service can help provide personalized support and resources to address basic needs, including food assistance, housing, and transportation. Call us at 1-855-329-5969, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.

Tips for finding resources

Services like 211.org and FindHelp.org can be great places to start to look for a variety of resources.

Doing your own search online for resources can also be helpful, especially if you know what words to search for. Here are tips to find resources and programs by searching the internet and social media apps.

• Search for terms like: community care, free food, food resources, mutual aid, food security, food banks, food emergency, pet food banks.
• Add your local city or town name to the search. For example: community care Atlanta, food resources San Diego.
• Add words like “church” or “center” or “network” to your search. For example: Arlington church food programs, Tacoma food emergency center.
• Search for food pantry delivery, free meals, or senior meal delivery + your local area to find services unique to your area.
• Search for local city, county, and state government-led programs for food assistance and resources. These programs vary by state and city.

¹ Source: Map the Meal Gap 2025 report by Feeding America

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