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Find a Food Bank or Food Pantry in Your Area
Get Assistance With Basic Food Needs

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Food banks and food pantries provide free or reduced-priced food items for needy families. If you find yourself in need of assistance, know that you are not alone. Many single parent families bring in enough money to pay for fixed expenses like shelter and transportation, but run out of money for food and other essentials before the end of the month. To find a local food bank or food pantry in your area, use the following recourses:

Second Harvest

Second Harvest is the largest network of food banks in the United States, and they provide emergency assistance to more than 25 million Americans each year. Visit their site to find a Second Harvest food bank in your area.
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PantryNet.org

PantryNet.org offers a listing of local food pantries around the nation. Visit their site to look for a food pantry in your area.
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Angel Food Ministries

Each month Angel Food Ministries distributes food to needy families through churches and non-profit organizations. The cost for a medium-sized box of food - valued at more than $50 per unit - costs participants between $25-$30, depending on their location. Angel Food Ministries offers a different menu each month, and participants must pre-order prior to picking up their food items.
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2-1-1

2-1-1 is a service provided through the United Way that connects individuals and families with service organizations and assistance programs right in your immediate area. Dial 2-1-1 on your telephone to find out whether the service is active in your area at this time. Operators will then direct you to additional sources of food and assistance in your area.
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