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Feeding America
Website: feedingamerica.org
What it offers: The largest U.S. hunger-relief network, with 200+ food banks and 60,000+ partner pantries.
Find Your Local Food Bank (by Feeding America)
Website: feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
What it offers: ZIP-code search tool to locate the nearest food bank.

FoodFinder
Website: foodfinder.us
What it offers: National map and app to locate free food programs.

FoodPantries.org
Website: foodpantries.org
What it offers: Comprehensive directory of food pantries by state.

USDA TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)
Website: fns.usda.gov/tefap
What it offers: Federal program distributing food to food banks across the country.

Global FoodBanking Network
Website: foodbanking.org
What it offers: International network that also supports food banks.

WhyHunger Find Food Tool
Website: whyhunger.org
What it offers: Tool to help locate food resources.

HUD Find Shelter Tool
Website: HUD.gov/findshelter
What it offers: A searchable database of shelters, food pantries, health, and clothing resources by ZIP code.
How to use: Choose a category (e.g., shelter), enter your location, and search.
Bonus: Includes printable outreach materials like posters and palm cards for sharing.
Who it’s for: Individuals, families, veterans, youth, and survivors.

HHS Homelessness Resources
Website: HHS Homelessness Programs
What it offers: Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and street outreach for youth and families.
Specialized help: Includes support for mental health, substance use, and human trafficking.

National Coalition for the Homeless
Website: nationalhomeless.org
What it offers: Advocacy, education, and connections to local resources.
Extras: Resources for legal aid, employment, and civil rights.

211 Helpline
Website: 211.org
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 from any phone
What it offers: Free, confidential help finding housing, food, health, and other support — available 24/7.

FEMA National Shelter System
Website: FEMA Open Shelters Map
What it offers: Real-time map of open shelters across the U.S. during disasters or evacuations.
Details provided: Shelter name, address, status, capacity, and more.

Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Human Trafficking Resource Center: 1-888-373-7888

Health Care for the Homeless (HRSA)
Website: bphc.hrsa.gov
What it offers: Federally funded clinics offering free or low-cost medical and mental health care.
Find a clinic: Use the HRSA locator to search by ZIP code.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Website: samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources
What it offers: Grants and programs for mental health, substance use, and housing stability.

National Runaway Safeline
Website: 1800runaway.org
Phone/Text: 1-800-RUNAWAY or text 66008
What it offers: Crisis support, shelter referrals, and reunification services for homeless youth.

Family Promise
Website: familypromise.org
What it offers: Shelter, meals, and case management for families.

VA Homeless Programs
Website: va.gov/homeless
What it offers: Emergency housing, transitional programs, employment services, and healthcare for veterans.
Hotline: 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)