Support for Immigrants: Navigating Food Assistance Options

People who need help in finding food have several options available to them. Local charities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations like ours are committed to helping low-income families find a low-cost or free meal program.

USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several programs on how to get food. The USDA offers a free consumer guide highlighting programs where immigrants can get food help. Some of these programs require proof of citizenship, while others do not.

The USDA has a national hunger hotline to call if you need food immediately: 1-866-348-6479 (1-866-3-HUNGRY). The hotline will still help you find food nearest to your location. It’s a free call. The hotline is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm EST. 

Feeding America

The Feeding America network has over 200 food banks, thousands of food pantries, and meal programs in all 50 states, including Puerto Rico. The food is free. Using their food bank locator, you can find a food bank, meal program, or pantry near you.

The PHA offers a Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) to help you pay for all or part of the rent. You can apply to your local PHA office.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels operates in nearly every community across America through their network of more than 5,000 local programs. All these local programs are committed to supporting their community seniors with healthy nutritionist meals delivered to their homes. You can locate a Meals on Wheels provider here.

Contact Us

Are you struggling to find housing or shelter? Atlas Immigration Foundation is here to help—call (954) 367-5740 for assistance.

Need help with food and nutrition? Atlas Immigration Foundation can help. Reach out to us at (954) 367-5740.

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