Nutrition

CalFresh (California SNAP)

Monthly food assistance for low-income Californians, providing an average of $291 per person to help cover grocery costs, with emphasis on work supports and nutrition education.

Type: Benefit Amount: Average $291 per person/month (up to $1,751 for 8-person household) Deadline: Rolling (apply anytime) Location: United States - California

Child and Adult Care Food Program: Get USDA Reimbursements for Nutritious Meals

Child care centers, family day homes, and adult day care programs can receive USDA reimbursements to help cover the cost of serving nutritious meals and snacks to participants.

Type: Grant Amount: Varies by meal type, participant eligibility, and location (typically $1-$4 per meal/snack) Deadline: Rolling enrollment through state agencies Location: United States

Free and Reduced-Price School Meals

Provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches at low or no cost for eligible K-12 students through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Amount: Value varies; full-price meals waived or reduced to $0.40 for lunch and $0.30 for breakfast Deadline: annual application (varies by district) Location: United States

Home - Nutrition International

Grants for Malawian enterprises and NGOs delivering nutrition-sensitive agriculture, fortified foods, and behaviour change programs.

Amount: MWK K1,800,000,000 per consortium Deadline: Jul 7, 2025 Location: Malawi

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Provides low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs while supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Not specified on USDA page Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals for low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals and young children.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by state and participant category Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Monthly food benefits that help low-income households buy healthy groceries in authorized retail stores.

Amount: Varies by household size and income Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Texas SNAP Food Benefits: Get Monthly Grocery Assistance

SNAP food benefits are loaded onto the Lone Star Card and can be used like a debit card at any store that accepts SNAP, helping low-income Texas households afford nutritious food.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $973/month for a household of four (varies by household size and income) Deadline: Rolling (apply anytime) Location: United States - Texas

USDA School Breakfast Program

Provides reimbursement to states to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. Administered federally by USDA's Food and Nutrition Service; state education agencies administer at the state level; local school food authorities operate the program in schools.

Type: Benefit Amount: Reimbursement to states to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions (specific rates not specified on the USDA page). Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Washington SNAP/Basic Food Benefits: How to Get Monthly EBT Help for Groceries

If your grocery bill is stressing you out more than your group chat, Washington’s **Basic Food** program is worth your full attention. This is Washington State’s version of **SNAP** (the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Type: Benefit Amount: Monthly EBT benefits based on household size and income Deadline: Applications accepted year-round Location: United States - Washington