Food Assistance Resources

Americans who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not receive their SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. If the shutdown continues into November, people who receive food assistance through the Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) — may not receive those benefits.

If you need to apply for SNAP or WIC benefits, it is still important to apply!
Click here to apply for SNAP. Click here to apply for WIC.

To search by category closest to you, you can visit these guided searches through Indiana 211. You can also contact Indiana 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 to speak with a community navigator. If you need other resources, visit in211.org and The Arc of Indiana’s resources page at arcind.org/supports-services/links-to-resources.

You can also find food resources closest to you by visiting communitycompass.app/home, or downloading the Community Compass app. This free tool is designed to show people where they can find food assistance in Indiana.

Additional Food Resources

To Good to Go App – The Too Good To Go app connects users with local businesses like restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores to purchase leftover food at a discounted price through a “surprise bag” system. Users download the app, discover and reserve bags of surplus food, and pick them up during a set window, helping to combat food waste.

Flashfood App – Flashfood is an app for finding deals on fresh, affordable groceries. They partner with grocery stores to take their food nearing its best-by date and list it on the app with savings up to 50% off. Download the Flashfood app to find a participating store near you, shop grocery items in the app and then head in-store to pick up your order.

Find low-cost meal planning advice – There are several blogs and YouTube sites that share shopping guides, recipies, and instructions for stretching your food budget. Just click on or search for low cost meal planning blogs and videos.

Other Resources

Do you need housing, utility, or emergency assistance? Click here to find links to other resources.