Basic Needs

Food

Programs with a mission to meet the basic nutritional needs of the community by providing access to food.

Basic Needs Food

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Programs that provide infant formula and/or baby food.

A USDA public health program to educate and provide nutritious foods to income-eligible pregnant women and new mothers.

Programs that distribute food donations to those in emergency situations or who are home-bound.

Programs that provide hot meals for homeless, low or fixed income, older adults, people with disabilities and children from low income families.

SNAP (Food Stamps)

Offices and programs that accept applications for government food assistance programs as well as support those using those programs.

Programs that provide holiday meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas for those who might not otherwise get to celebrate.

Foodlink Mobile Pantries

Provides a market on wheels program to deliver food directly to communities that are underserved for nutritious grocery options.

Foodlink Mobile Markets

Affordable fresh fruits and vegetables and other grocery items that are brought for sale near underserved areas.

Grocery Ordering and Delivery

Programs that deliver groceries to those who are unable to shop, or who need assistance with the technology to shop online.

Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

Programs that deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and those with difficulties shopping and/or preparing food and cannot travel to a site where a meals are served.

Packed Lunches/Dinners

Programs that provide fresh or frozen meals packed to be picked up and eaten elsewhere for people who meet eligibility.