I'm Hungry Right Now

Get food immediately. Help is available in minutes.

FASTEST WAY TO GET HELP:

CALL 211

Dial 211 right now. A live person will direct you to food available immediately in your area.


1-866-3-HUNGRY
National Hunger Hotline

If You Can't Call:

  1. Click "Find Food Near Me" above to see locations closest to you
  2. Look for "OPEN NOW" badges - these places are open right now
  3. Click "Get Directions" to go there immediately
  4. Or call the food bank to confirm they're open before you go

Immediate Food Options

Soup Kitchens

Hot meals served daily. No appointment needed. Walk in and eat.

Typical hours: Breakfast 7-9am, Lunch 11am-1pm, Dinner 5-7pm

Hot Meal Programs

Churches, community centers, and shelters offering free hot meals.

Many serve meals: Same-day, walk-in welcome

Emergency Food Pantries

Get groceries to take home. Some may give food immediately without appointment.

Call ahead: Some require registration

Emergency Shelters

Many shelters provide meals. Even if you're not staying overnight, ask about meal times.

Call 211 to find shelters serving meals

Call 211

What If Nothing Is Open Right Now?

You still have options:
Call for Phone Assistance:
  • 211 - Can arrange emergency food delivery in some areas
  • 1-866-3-HUNGRY - National Hunger Hotline
  • Local police non-emergency - They may know of immediate resources
Check These Locations:
  • Churches - Many keep emergency food on hand
  • Fire stations - Some have food assistance programs
  • Hospitals - Ask at ER about emergency food resources
  • Police stations - Can direct you to immediate help
Community Resources:
  • Sikh Temples (Gurdwaras) - Serve free meals daily
  • Hare Krishna Temples - Often serve free meals
  • Buy Nothing groups (Facebook) - Ask neighbors for help
  • Mutual aid groups - Community-based food sharing
If You Have Internet:
  • Post on local Facebook groups - Community often helps quickly
  • Nextdoor app - Ask neighbors
  • r/Random_Acts_Of_Pizza (Reddit) - People send pizza
  • r/Food_Pantry (Reddit) - Emergency food assistance
You Are Not Alone

Millions of people need emergency food assistance. There is no shame in being hungry. Keep trying - someone will help you. Don't give up.

In a Mental Health Crisis?

If you're having thoughts of hurting yourself or feeling hopeless:

Call or Text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Available 24/7