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Get Support

 Here are some opportunities that can help you secure funding and other resources to support hunger work.

Explore current/potential future funding opportunities by clicking the links to the left. 


● Farmers Market Promotion Program Grants

 

● Farm to School Grants
 
Information on grant programs from previous years is available here. 


• People's Garden School Pilot Program

• Hunger-Free Communities
 

Learn how you can become an outreach partner on your State's SNAP Outreach plan.  You could get support for outreach activities.
 

• Get Federal Support for
SNAP Outreach

Visit www.grants.gov to learn about all federal funding opportunities to apply for.
 

• Grants.Gov


Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) is helping communities scale up local and regional food systems and strengthen their economies.  Visit the KYF2 website for information on the many grants, loans, and support offered by various USDA agencies. 

• KYF2 Grants, Loans, and Support
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Email - getinvolved@fns.usda.gov
 
FAQs

1. How can I get help feeding my family?

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Click here to learn about what food help programs you might be eligible for. If you have an emergency need for food, please call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY. They will help you find food pantries and other local organizations to get help in your neighborhood.

 
2. How do I order outreach brochures like "How to Get Food Help?
 
  • Go to snap.ntis.gov to order free SNAP and Team Nutrition materials. The new MyPlate Let’s Eat brochure is also available at this site.
 
3. How do I stay connected and up-to-date with the latest happenings at FNS?

 
  • FNS has several services to keep you current with the latest happenings with FNS programs and other information related to food and nutrition. Here are some things we have for you:

◦ You can sign up to receive a monthly email from FNS Eupdates - "Your fun, fast, & healthy source for food and nutrition news" by clicking here.
◦ You can check out all Eupdates stories anytime by visiting the Eupdates page here.
◦ Register for and join our many webinars we have each month. Learn, ask questions, share ideas, and get inspired.
◦ Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and read "Food and Nutrition" blog posts on the USDA blog.
 

4. How do I sign up for FNS social media?

 
  • Download this useful handout to see all the social media tools FNS has to keep you connected and informed.

 
5. How can I learn more about your webinar schedules or view your
    previous recorded webinars?
 
  • Click here to get information about our upcoming webinars and to access previous webinars that have been recorded into webcasts.
 
6. How do I order nutrition education materials in bulk for classes I teach?

  • Visit our Nutrition Education section to find out more and order materials.
 
7. How can I get involved with improving access to FNS programs?
 
  • Visit our Getting Started page to learn the many different ways you can make eligible people aware of nutrition assistance programs, including partnerships with the Food and Nutrition Service.
 
8. Does FNS or USDA have any grant opportunities?
 
  • Visit www.grants.gov for an up-to-date listing of all federal government grants.

9. How do I get information about eating healthy, especially on a low budget?
 
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Visit choosemyplate.gov to learn about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and how to eat healthy and stay active. This site has information for both adults and children of all ages. You can also visit the SNAP-ED webpage to learn about how to eat healthily even when money’s tight. This site has meal planning information, shopping tips, a recipe database, seasonal food suggestions, and much more.

 

 

Last Modified: 02/22/2013