Food assistance: groceries, WIC and school meals
Food assistance takes several forms. This page brings together grocery benefits through SNAP, food and nutrition support through WIC, and breakfast and lunch programs at participating schools. Choose the type of help you want to explore, then follow the program's official link for current rules and next steps.
Compare the resources in this topic
Choose the task that matches what you are looking for. The official provider explains current rules and next steps.
| Program or resource | What it describes | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP (Food Stamps) | Monthly grocery benefits on an EBT card for low-income individuals and families. | Program overview and official links → 51 jurisdiction links in the state table. |
| WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) | Healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5. | Program overview and official links → Includes: Find your state WIC agency. |
| School Lunch and Breakfast Programs | Free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch for children from low-income households at participating schools. | Program overview and official links → Official program information. |
Follow the appropriate official route
- Open the relevant program overview above.
- Follow its official information, application or locator link. Resource labels show which type of page is provided.
- Check current requirements with the provider before sharing application details.
Different programs may use different offices, applications and review processes. A topic grouping does not establish eligibility or guarantee assistance.
Find your state agency and benefits portal · Explore the USAGov Benefit Finder.
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