Government Shutdown Resources

Below are resources that may be able to assist you regarding the shutdown of the federal government’s impact on SNAP benefits. To access the websites, please click on the links. You may also wish to contact these providers for additional information.

Please note that you can still use the remaining funds on your EBT card from October or earlier. In addition, authorized retailers will continue accepting SNAP as long as their licenses remain active.

Foodbanks and Food Pantries

Use the links below to find food banks and food pantries in your area by entering your zip code.

Feeding America

https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank (English)

https://www.feedingamerica.org/en-espanol (Spanish)

FoodFinder

https://foodfinder.us/

Salvation Army

Visit the website below for help finding your local Salvation Army.

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/hunger/

Catholic Charities

Visit the website below for help finding your local Catholic Charities affiliate.

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/about-us/find-a-local-agency/ (English)

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/es/about-us/find-a-local-agency/ (Spanish)

Food Delivery Services

DoorDash

Delivery fees will be waived for SNAP recipients. Customers who have linked a SNAP/EBT card as a payment option on their DoorDash profile can shop at some eligible stores including Sprouts, Dollar General and Wegmans and have their delivery and service fees waived on one order in November. A promo code is needed to redeem the offer, but users who have uploaded their SNAP/EBT card as a payment method will see the code in the app while it's available from November 1st to November 30th. You can find more information in the links below.

https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/snap-shutdown-announcement (English)

https://about.doordash.com/es-us/news/snap-shutdown-announcement

(Spanish)

Gopuff

A $50 credit is being offered for SNAP-eligible items which will be delivered for free. More information on how to access this benefit can be found below at https://www.gopuff.com/newsroom/community-impact/gopuff-donating-up-to-10-million-in-free-groceries-to-snap-recipients-as-families-nationwide-prepare-for-potential-lapse-in-benefits.

2-1-1 Helpline

Call 2-1-1 or visit the website below for referrals to food, housing, and utility assistance.

https://www.211.org (English)

https://www.es.211.org/ (Spanish)

Helpful Apps

The apps below help with locating deals and coupons across a variety of national brands.

Dealhack

https://dealhack.com/deals/grocery

Tiendo

https://www.tiendeo.us/coupons-weekly-ad/grocery-and-drug

Opportunities to Assist

If you’re interested and able to donate your time or money, listed below are links that offer the chance to donate to providers that offer local food resources and volunteer opportunities.

Feeding America

https://give.feedingamerica.org/kTIc6StdKUebxV-HOloYVQ2 (English)

https://give.feedingamerica.org/a/done-ahora-feeding-america (Spanish)

Volunteers of America

https://www.voa.org/volunteer/ (English)

https://www.voa.org/volunteer/ (Spanish)

Salvation Army

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/volunteer/

United Way

https://www.unitedway.org/get-involved

https://www.unitedway.org/how-you-can-help/why-donate/make-a-gift

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline