Hunger Assistance

Together, we are fighting hunger! All of us, working together towards the greater good of this community – for children whose main source of food is school meal programs, for seniors who are forced to choose between groceries and medication, for parents who work two jobs and still cannot afford to feed their families and others.

Information and Resources

View updates and helpful resources from our hunger relief partners and feel free to download and share. Contact hungerrelief@unitedwaypbc.org for editable Word documents other Florida counties can use to personalize with their specific information.

SNAP Information

What is SNAP?

Video: What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Palm Beach County Food Bank

Resources include SNAP application assistance, nutrition education, and childhood and senior hunger programs.

WIC Information

WIC Overview Videos

Learn about WIC and find a local WIC office near you. Available in English, Spanish, Creole, and Portuguese.

WIC Q&A

Pregnant? Have a baby? WIC may be right for you.

Child Nutrition Programs

Learn more about the various child meal programs available at schools, child care centers, and community sites.

Child Care Food Program

Free meals and snacks provided to children at participating childcare centers, family day care homes, recreational centers, afterschool educational or enrichment programs, etc.

Summer BreakSpot

Provides free meals and snacks to school-age children during the summer months while school is out at participating locations (June-August).

WIC

Provides free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, personalized nutrition education and referrals to other services to support you and your family.

Weekend Meal Program

Free take home weekend meal bags for children at participating schools, libraries, and community sites.

CROS Ministries serves the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties by increasing access and availability of nutritious food through food pantries, a hot meal program, and produce recovery.

Looking for Other Resources?

Connect with United Way's partners at the 211 Helpline for referrals to all types of resources in our community.