Nutrition

CalFresh (California SNAP)

Monthly food assistance for low-income Californians, providing an average of $291 per person to help cover grocery costs, with emphasis on work supports and nutrition education.

Type: Benefit Amount: Average $291 per person/month (up to $1,751 for 8-person household) Deadline: Rolling (apply anytime) Location: United States - California

Child and Adult Care Food Program: Get USDA Reimbursements for Nutritious Meals

Child care centers, family day homes, and adult day care programs can receive USDA reimbursements to help cover the cost of serving nutritious meals and snacks to participants.

Type: Grant Amount: Varies by meal type, participant eligibility, and location (typically $1-$4 per meal/snack) Deadline: Rolling enrollment through state agencies Location: United States

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Free monthly food packages of USDA commodities for low-income American Indian and Alaska Native households living on or near reservations. FDPIR provides approximately 60–75 pounds of nutritious food each month as an alternative to SNAP for eligible Native households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free monthly food package of approximately 60–75 pounds of USDA commodities per household … Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Free and Reduced-Price School Meals

Provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches at low or no cost for eligible K-12 students through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Amount: Value varies; full-price meals waived or reduced to $0.40 for lunch and $0.30 for breakfast Deadline: annual application (varies by district) Location: United States

Get Up to $973 per Month in Texas SNAP Food Benefits: How to Qualify, Apply, and Maximize Your Lone Star Card

Groceries have a weird talent: they don’t look that expensive until you’re standing at the checkout, watching the total climb like it’s trying to summit Guadalupe Peak.

Amount: Up to $973/month for a household of four (varies by household size and income) Deadline: Rolling (apply anytime) Location: United States - Texas

Malawi Nutrition Innovation Grant: MWK 1.8 Billion for Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture and Food Fortification

Grants for Malawian enterprises and NGOs delivering nutrition-sensitive agriculture, fortified foods, and behaviour change programs to address child stunting, maternal nutrition, and climate-resilient diets.

Amount: MWK K1,800,000,000 per consortium Deadline: Jul 7, 2025 Location: Malawi

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Provides low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs while supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Not specified on USDA page Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Senior Nutrition Program (Older Americans Act Congregate and Home-Delivered Meals)

Free nutritious meals for adults aged 60 and older, served at community sites (senior centers, faith-based facilities, restaurants) or delivered directly to the homes of those who are homebound. The program also provides nutrition counseling, social connection, and referrals to other aging services.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free meals; typically one meal per day, 5 days per week, valued at $7–$12 per meal Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals for low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals and young children.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by state and participant category Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Monthly food benefits that help low-income households buy healthy groceries in authorized retail stores.

Amount: Varies by household size and income Deadline: Rolling Location: United States