Hunger Free America

web resource

Description

Hosted by Hunger Free America, a nonpartisan group working to end hunger, this online directory is searchable by address to find the nearest food pantries, soup kitchens, and federal food assistance offices across the US.

The search feature allows a user to search by services such as soup kitchen, SNAP, WIC, meal delivery, and food pantry and filters according to what is open today, which locations serve those who are Spanish speaking, which accepts EBT, Kosher, Vegetarian, and other options.

Features

Searchable online database
Filter by services
Map directions
Contact information

Recommended Audience

Clergy or individuals searching for food assistance.

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Create and share a list of local food programs to meet the needs of congregational members.
Find need-specific food programs ( i.e. SNAP, WIC, soup kitchen, etc.) and provide this information to those in your congregation or community.

Updated: March 21, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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