Food programs for families

Children that are hungry can't learn. This is why Pennsylvania offers food programs to help children get enough food and nutrition.

WIC – (Women, Infants, Children)

WIC  is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods and nutrition services for low-income pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age five in a supportive environment.

• Click here for income guidelines
• To apply, contact your local WIC office

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Food Stamps

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the new name for the Food Stamp program. SNAP benefits are used to buy food and help eligible low-income households in Pennsylvania obtain more nutritious diets by increasing their food purchasing power at grocery stores and supermarkets. If you are eligible for SNAP, you will receive a Pennsylvania Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) ACCESS Card. This card works like a bank debit card and is used to make food purchases at grocery stores and supermarkets.

To apply:

• Apply online through the COMPASS website, or
• Download an application and take to your local County Assistance Office.

PA Summer Meals for Families program

This website contains a searchable map for the locations of federally-funded free summer meal programs in Pennsylvania. These food service sites are open to children in the community and do not require registration.

Click here to enter your zipcode and find out about summer meals programs near you.