Free food & water
Dial 211 to find food distribution sites, meals, water and ice near you after a storm. Throw out refrigerated meat, fish, eggs and leftovers after four hours without power, and never taste food to check it. If USDA approves your state after a declaration, disaster food benefits called D-SNAP may also open.
Information may be delayed or incomplete. Always verify with official sources and follow local officials.
Nationwide
- Dial 2-1-1Ask where food, water and ice are being handed out · 211
- World Central KitchenHot meals near disaster areas · WCK
- Salvation Army disaster servicesMobile kitchens and supplies · The Salvation Army
- Food bank finderFeeding America
Your county posts water and ice pickup sites (PODs).
Where can I get free food and water after a storm?
- Dial 211 for food distribution sites, meals and water near you.
- Throw out refrigerated perishables (meat, fish, eggs, leftovers) after 4 hours without power, and never taste food to check it. When in doubt, throw it out. (FoodSafety.gov)
- Under a boil-water notice, use bottled or boiled water for drinking and preparing food. (CDC)
- Disaster food benefits (D-SNAP) may open after a declaration if USDA approves your state. If you already get SNAP and lost food, ask your state SNAP office about replacement benefits. (USDA)