Companies That Offer Free Food and Other Free Resources for Your Family

Food insecurity is a serious problem in the United States.

Case in point, an estimated 40 million Americans are struggling to put food on the table as we speak.

For low-income families especially, the cost of food can be a major financial burden.

Fortunately, there are a number of companies that offer free food and other products to help low-income families stretch their food budget and feed their household.

Here are a few that you can explore:

                                          

Freecycle is a website where people can post items they no longer need or want, and other people can take them for free.

You can often find food, furniture, and other household items on Freecycle.  

                                                    

Too Good To Go is an app that connects users with businesses that have unsold food at the end of the day.

You can use the app to find free or discounted food at restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses. 

                                                   

FlashFood is an app that connects users with grocery stores that have closeout deals on food nearing its expiration date.

You can use the app to find free or discounted food at major grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger, and Safeway. 

                                                   

Hungryroot is a meal kit delivery service that offers a free trial.

With Hungryroot, you can get a box of healthy, pre-portioned meals delivered to your door. For free! 

                                                      

Imperfect Foods is a grocery delivery service that sells "ugly" produce and other food that would otherwise be wasted.

You can get a free box of food from Imperfect Foods when you sign up for a subscription. 

                                                       

Thrive Market is an online grocery store that offers a free membership for low-income families.

With a Thrive Market membership, you can get discounts on healthy food, household products, and other items.

                                                   

Goodr is a food rescue app that connects users with restaurants that have unsold food.

You can use the app to find free or discounted food from restaurants in your area.

                                                   

Mealshare is a non-profit organization that connects people with surplus food from restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses.

You can use the Mealshare website or app to find free or discounted meals in your area. 

                                                   

The Daily Table is a grocery store chain that sells fresh, healthy food at a discounted price to low-income families.

The Daily Table also offers free and low-cost cooking classes and other educational programs. 

                                                   

Harvest Share is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program that delivers fresh, local produce to members' homes each week.

There are many different CSA programs available, so you can find one that fits your budget and dietary needs. 

                                                          

Food Bank For The Heartland is a non-profit organization that distributes food to people-in-need in 18 counties in Iowa.

You can find free food at one of the Food Bank's many distribution sites or through its mobile food pantry program.

                                                   

WhyHunger is a non-profit organization that works to end hunger and poverty.

They offer a variety of programs and services, including a free food bank locator tool that can help you find food pantries in your area. 
 

These are just a few of the many companies and organizations that offer free food and other products to low-income families.

With a little research, you can find many other resources that can help you stretch your food budget and feed your family.