Food Programs
Feeding America
Feeding America contributes to food assistance programs for Americans struggling with hunger and for emergency disaster victims. Income requirements apply. This site provides a list of associated food banks by state as well as a list of other organizations that provide food assistance.
website: FeedingAmerica.org
Meals On Wheels
SHARE and other Food Co-ops
SHARE is not a charity, but a community-based food program that offers quality groceries (not surplus or donated food) at a savings of 50 to 60%. Share does this by buying in bulk and using volunteers to sort and distribute the food. Share is not based on income, so anyone can participate. Users choose meats and other foods from monthly selections. Share asks that users donate 2 hours of community service in return. Share is available in many, but not all areas. If the program is not in your area, you may organize a group and pick up your boxes by pickup truck load. Buy as many boxes as you want. Prices are about $18.00 per box and up, varying by state. Below is a list of areas and links where Share co-ops are available, but these are constantly changing.
SHARE 1-619-590-1692 for:
- California
SHARE 1-800-344-1107 for:
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Iowa
South Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Nebraska
SHARE 1-800-595-3663 for:
- Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Metro NYC
SHARE 1-800-21-SHARE for:
- Washington DC
Maryland
SHARE 1-800-548-2124 for:
- Wisconsin
SHARE 1-757-596-7188 for:
- Southeast Virginia
Fare for All 1-800-582-4291 for:
- Minnesota
The Community Food Co-Op of Utah 1-866-959-2667 for:
- Utah
MidAmerica Food Ministry Outreach 1-855-832-7238 for:
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Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
United Way
In 36 states you can dial 211or can use a web form to contact your local United Way charity for a network of local social agencies.
website: www.unitedway.org