🍎 Where to Find Free Food Near You During a Government Shutdown or SNAP Pause

When government programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) face delays or pauses, many families suddenly find themselves struggling to put food on the table. But there’s good news: WhyHunger offers a nationwide, free, and confidential way to connect with local food distribution centers, soup kitchens, and emergency food providers — in every U.S. state.

🥕 What Is WhyHunger?

WhyHunger is a long-standing nonprofit that fights hunger and food insecurity by linking people to free local food resources.They run a 24-hour national hotline, an online search tool, and a text-based service that help anyone — no matter where they live — find emergency food support nearby.

📞 Contact WhyHunger’s National Hotline

If you or someone you know needs free food right now, contact them in one of these easy ways:

• Call: 1-800-5-HUNGRY (1-800-548-6479)

• Text: Your ZIP code to 1-800-548-6479

• Search online: whyhunger.org/find-food

Some examples of entities distributing Food right now:

• American Veterans Newspaper Food Assistance Program

  1464 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33135 | tel: (786) 306-1304

  
  

• Cfc-miami

  1601 NW 27 Avenue, Miami, FL 33125 | tel: (305) 633-6559

  
  

• Cornerstone Ministries Of South Dade

  10705 sw 216 street ste 214, Cutler Bay, FL 33170

  tel: (783) 219-3285 | (786) 339-2729

  
  

• Casa Nueva Jerusalen

  1234 W 31st street, Hialeah, FL 33012 | tel: (305) 890-2642

  
  

• Hope Deliverance Ministries

  18240 Southwest 110th Avenue, Miami, FL 33157  | tel: (786) 277-1858

  
  

• Homestead Seventh Day Adventist Church

  1117 Northeast 1st Terrace, Homestead, FL 33030 | tel: (305) 248-3443

  
  

• Riviera Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

  5275 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33143 | tel: (305) 666-8586

  
  

• Iglesia Cristiana Paz P.E.C.

  683 West 26th Street, Hialeah, FL 33010 | tel: (786) 543-2298

  
  

• Charis Overflowing Storehouse Food Pantry

  14100 SW 144 Avenue, Miami, FL 33186 | tel: (305) 890-9111

Their database includes:

• Food pantries and free grocery programs

• Soup kitchens and community meal sites

• Summer meal programs for kids

• Senior and home-delivered meal services

• SNAP, WIC, and emergency food assistance offices

Everything is free, confidential, and updated regularly.

🍽️ Finding Free Food Near You — Fast

1. Visit whyhunger.org/find-food

2. Type in your ZIP code or city.

3. You’ll instantly see a list of nearby food distribution places, hours of operation, and contact details.

   
   

If you prefer to speak with a real person, call or text the hotline — they can walk you through options specific to your area.

🧭 Why It Matters Right Now

With ongoing economic uncertainty and the potential for temporary government shutdowns, millions of Americans face interruptions in food benefits. When SNAP or WIC payments are delayed, organizations like WhyHunger become a critical lifeline.

Additional Tips for Food Security

• Check your local food bank network. Many work with WhyHunger or Feeding America.

• Ask schools — they often have weekend meal kits for students.

• Visit community centers and churches — many host free food drives on weekends.

• Stay connected. Follow WhyHunger on social media for alerts on new food distribution events.

  
  

No one should go hungry — not during a government shutdown, not during hard times. If your SNAP benefits are delayed or paused, or you simply need help finding free food distribution sites near you, visit:👉 WhyHunger.org/find-foodor call 1-800-5-HUNGRY (1-800-548-6479).

This one resource can connect you — or someone you care about — to healthy, free meals right now.

❤️Sharing is Caring: By sharing this resource, you can help families stay nourished even in times of disruption.

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