1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Information Hotline: (202) 720-2791
Services related to hunger relief include the National Hunger Clearinghouse and Hotline that includes summer meal site locations and database of organizations providing food assistance.
The Clearinghouse provides a database of non-governmental, grassroots organizations that provide food assistance. These organizations enter their information into the Clearinghouse database, which is available to the public. The database is searchable and downloadable if you click on Find Meals. The organizations are also added to an email list that receives monthly newsletters on nutrition news and education.
It also provides the USDA National Hunger Hotline, which operates from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time. If you need food assistance, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE to speak with a representative who will find food resources near your location. The USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse is currently operated by Hunger Free America.