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Struggling to Keep the Fridge Stocked? Here Are 9 Ways to Get Free Food

Try these helpful resources for food assistance

*Missy*
7 min readDec 11, 2020
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Nobody should have to go hungry, but unfortunately, many people do. Approximately 55 million Americans confess that it’s hard for them to afford food, and 1 out of 6 people regularly experience hunger due to food insecurity or scarcity.

Lack of food can make you physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted. You may find it difficult to hold down a job, maintain relationships, or perform everyday tasks when you’re hungry. Over time, you may even develop chronic health problems from vitamin deficiencies.

I don’t want that to happen to any of you, so check out the resources below if you need food. This is not a full list, but it’s enough to get you started.

1) Apply for Food Stamps

By Jimmy Dean on Unsplash

I always recommend applying for food stamps first when people tell me they struggle to pay for food. Unfortunately, many people tell me they can’t. Not because they don’t qualify, but because they’re embarrassed about applying.

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*Missy*
*Missy*

Written by *Missy*

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