Many agencies provide hot meals for people who are without means to purchase food. The number of meals served and types of food vary from site to site.
Some sites provide groceries or funds to purchase groceries.
Programs are offered at no cost. Some require determination of eligibility by a social service agency or letter of referral if on public assistance. Some church programs require attendance at services. Food Stamp Program Food Stamps, which are used like cash to purchase food from stores, enable low-income households to buy more food of greater variety to improve their diets. The amount of stamps issued to a family or individual is based on household size and income.