USDA's Food and Nutrition Service partners with the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia DSCP Produce Business Unit to buy and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to schools using the USDA's federal commodity entitlement dollars.
The Food Aid Program provides U. agricultural commodities to feed millions of hungry people in needy countries through direct donations and concessional programs. The Food Distribution Disaster Assistance Program supplies USDA Foods to disaster relief organizations such as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army for mass feeding or household distribution.
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations provides USDA Foods to low-income Native American families and elderly people residing on or near Indian reservations. USDA purchases a variety of food products in support of the National School Lunch program and other Federal Feeding programs.
These purchases help to stabilize prices in agricultural commodity markets by balancing supply and demand. The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program helps promote education, child development, and food security for some of the world's poorest children.
It provides for donations of U. agricultural products, as well as financial and technical assistance, for school feeding and maternal and child nutrition projects in low-income countries. Under this pilot program, processors are permitted to sell approved end products that contain USDA Foods to eligible recipient agencies nationwide under a single national processing agreement.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program supplements the diets of low-income needy persons, including elderly people, by providing emergency food and nutrition assistance.
USDA Foods Processing allows State Distributing Agencies and Eligible Recipient Agencies, such as school districts, to contract with commercial food processors to convert raw bulk USDA Foods into more convenient, ready-to-use end products.
For those with limited time or mobility, our food pantries also offer food parcel services. A typical food parcel includes enough food for about two to three meals a week depending on household size , packaged and available to pick up curbside or to be delivered straight to your home.
In certain locations, The Salvation Army provides fresh produce in food parcels as well. Fresh items may include potatoes, lettuce, other vegetables, and fruit to provide families with valuable nutrition that dried goods may not always satisfy.
Check with your nearest Salvation Army food pantry for hours of operation to verify if any pieces of identification are needed or to schedule a pickup for food boxes.
Our mobile food pantries may carry a selection of fresh meat, dairy, and produce, as well as other pantry staples and household essentials such as diapers or hygiene products. Also, a team of volunteers and caseworkers helps provide residents with resources to locate other social services available to them through The Salvation Army.
Make sure to check the schedule daily for the most up-to-date locations and times. SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — also known as food stamps — is a government program that helps people buy the food necessary for healthy lives. Across the United States, there are 9.
At certain Salvation Army food pantries, our caseworkers and volunteers can give you the resources to apply for SNAP. While most U. families enjoy a consistent supply of food for a healthy lifestyle, referred to as "food secure," there are instances where households face food insecurity, indicating that their access to adequate food is restricted due to insufficient funds and resources.
According to a study by the United States Department of Agriculture USDA , households with very low food security reported the following conditions in the annual food security survey:. In providing its hunger relief programs and services, The Salvation Army is committed to accommodating all those in need without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic in accordance with our capacity to help.
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity by serving anyone in need. By providing hunger relief programs and services, The Salvation Army is committed to accommodating all those in need without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic in accordance with our capacity to help.
Depending on the location, there may be certain eligibility requirements to receive assistance. Please contact your nearest location to see if you need to bring any of the following documents:. In some locations, you may be eligible to get support from your local food bank as well, even if you:.
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