Food Assistance Programs 

Food insecurity affects many in our community and has a serious impact on a person’s overall well-being. No one should have to go hungry or make choices between buying food and paying other living expenses. 

Call 2-1-1 for immediate assistance or click on the food assistance programs below for food stamps, food banks, free hot meals, and meal delivery services. All of the information provided is confidential, free of charge, and available 24/7 in multiple languages. 

Food Expense Assistance

Cal-Fresh (also known as SNAP) is a federal program that provides monthly benefits for low-income individuals and families to buy nutritious food. The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offers benefits that can be used to purchase infant formula and nutritious foods, as well as health screenings, breastfeeding counseling, and immunization referrals. 

• Cal-Fresh (Food Stamps)
• Food Assistance for Pregnant Women & Young Children

Groceries

These resources provide referrals to food pantries and food assistance programs throughout the Wine Country and free food distribution:

• Groceries

Meals

The following programs provide free meals (onsite, pick-up, and delivery) for individuals and families:

• Hot Meal Programs
• Senior Meal Sites
• Home Delivered Meals

Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 for more help.