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FoodFinder maps food resources with help from Google

FoodFinder maps food resources with help from Google

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Food
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Eligibility
Anyone — no income requirement to search. Individual pantries may set their own rules (ZIP code, ID, household size).
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FoodFinder is a free nonprofit website and app that maps over 50,000 food pantries, soup kitchens, and school meal sites across all 50 U.S. states. Enter your ZIP code at foodfinder.us (or use the iOS/Android app) to see nearby food assistance with addresses, hours, and eligibility rules. No application, no income check, no account needed. Call the pantry before you go — volunteer-run hours change.
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$120,000
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FoodFinder mapea los recursos alimentarios con ayuda de Google.
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https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/nonprofits/foodfinder-google-nonprofits/
Last verified 2026-05-17
FoodFinder is a free nonprofit website and mobile app that helps you find food pantries, soup kitchens, and school meal sites near you. It lists more than 50,000 free food programs in all 50 states — the largest single source of food pantry information in the United States. [Source: foodfinder.us/about-us/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Who can use it

Anyone. There is no application, no income check, and no account required to search. FoodFinder itself does not give out food — it points you to local pantries and meal programs. Each pantry sets its own rules (some serve a specific ZIP code, some ask for ID, some are open to anyone). FoodFinder shows those rules on each pantry's listing when the pantry has shared them.

What you get

  • A map and list of nearby food assistance, sorted by distance.
  • Each listing shows the pantry's address, phone, hours, and (when available) eligibility rules and what they hand out (groceries, hot meals, school meals, etc.).
  • Service is 100% free to use. No ads on the search results. [Source: foodfinder.us (accessed 2026-05-17)]

How to use it

  1. Open foodfinder.us in any web browser, or install the FoodFinder app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. [Source: foodfinder.us/about-us/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]
  1. Type your ZIP code (or allow location access on your phone).
  1. You'll see a map of nearby food pantries and meal sites. Tap any pin to see hours, address, phone number, and what they offer.
  1. Call the pantry before you go. Hours change, and some pantries require an appointment or only serve people from certain ZIP codes.

Common pitfalls

  • Listings can be out of date. Pantries are mostly volunteer-run and their hours shift. Always call ahead.
  • Not every pantry in your area is in the database. If a local church or community group runs a pantry, it may not be listed. Ask at your library, school, or 2-1-1 too.
  • FoodFinder doesn't deliver food. It tells you where to go pick it up. If you can't travel, call 2-1-1 — they can connect you to home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels for seniors, Project Open Hand in some California counties, etc.).
  • You can submit a missing pantry. FoodFinder has an "Add/Update site" feature for pantries that aren't listed or whose info is wrong. [Source: foodfinder.us (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Where to get help if you can't find food nearby

  • Dial 2-1-1 (free, 24/7) — California's statewide referral line for food, shelter, and benefits.
  • CalFresh (food stamps) — apply at GetCalFresh.org or by calling your county social services office. CalFresh helps far more than a single pantry visit can.
  • In Nevada County, CA: Interfaith Food Ministry (Grass Valley) and Hospitality House run regular distributions.
  • WIC if you're pregnant or have children under 5.

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