News about cuts to SNAP benefits is creating stress and uncertainty for individuals and families. Financial insecurity and food access concerns take a serious emotional toll.
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Local and National Food Resources:
National Resources:
- Feeding America: A nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs
- Food Finder: An interactive map of food pantries across the United States
- Little Free Pantry: Little Free Pantry is a “grassroots mini pantry movement” of small, wooden boxes containing food, personal care and paper items in neighborhoods (similar to Little Free Library).
- Mutual Aid Fridges and Pantries: A map and list of food pantries and fridges across the U.S.
Connecticut:
- Connecticut Social Services: The Connecticut Department of Social Services recommends all SNAP recipients continue to follow all SNAP rules, including completing your renewal, submitting a Periodic Report Form (PRF), and telling us about the changes you need to report.
- Connecticut FoodShare: Connecticut Foodshare’s Mobile Pantry provides food at more than 100 locations in a no questions asked, outdoor “farmers market” setting. Items offered typically include fresh produce and other perishable foods.
- United Way Connecticut: Provides up-to-date information on the federal government shutdown and its impact on SNAP benefits
- Soup Kitchen Locator: A locator tool to find soup kitchens across the state.
Maine:
- Maine (ME) 211: Dial 2-1-1 (24/7) or Text your ZIP code to 898-211. With the federal SNAP program on hold, 211 specialists are aware of the increased demand on food banks and can direct you to the organizations best equipped to handle emergency food needs in your specific town.
- Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Find Food Map: Enter your Zip Code into the linked map to find food resources near you including food pantries, soup kitchens, and more.
- Maine Senior Farmshare Program: The program provides eligible low-income seniors the opportunity to receive a share (worth $50) of first-quality, fresh, local produce.
- Catholic Charities Food Bank (Aroostook County): Every community in Aroostook County is serviced by one of our food pantries offering a variety of vital necessities, from cereal, soup, pasta, and canned vegetables and fruit to frozen meats and cakes and fresh vegetables, eggs, cheese, and milk.
- Wayside Food Programs: A network of agencies that offer food and other basic needs assistance
Massachusetts:
- Department of Transitional Assistance November 2025 SNAP Updates
- Greater Boston Food Bank: The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) partners with more than 600 hunger-relief agencies, including food pantries, community meal programs and other food assistance providers throughout the nine counties and 190 towns and cities across Eastern Massachusetts.
- Worcester County Food Bank: Find food pantries and community meal programs in Worcester County.
- Merrimack Valley Food Bank: Find a schedule of food pantries across the MA and NH Merrimack Valley
- The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts: Access food programs across Berkshire County, Franklin County, Hamden County, Hampshire County, Springfield and Holyoke
- Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline 1-800-645-8333, Monday-Friday 8am - 7pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm: Residents facing immediate hunger due to lack of SNAP benefits can call or text Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline to receive information about food resources in their area or talk with a Project Bread counselor. Residents can still access WIC and school meals. State funded programs like the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) and cash assistance programs TAFDC and EAEDC are not impacted.
New Hampshire:
Rhode Island:
Vermont:
- VT 211 Dial 2-1-1 (24/7) or Text your ZIP code to 898-211: With the federal SNAP program on hold, 211 specialists are aware of the increased demand on food banks and can direct you to the organizations best equipped to handle emergency food needs in your specific town.
- Find a Food Shelf Locator: Find a food shelf via the Vermont Foodbank’s searchable map of food shelves and pantries located across Vermont.
- 3SquaresVT: Income-eligible Vermonters get a debit card that can be used to buy food at stores and farmers markets around the state. While this is the state name for the federal SNAP program, state officials have announced intentions to continue payments.
- VeggieVanGo: VeggieVanGo vans park at schools, hospitals, and other community sites around Vermont and provide free, fresh produce to anyone in need.
