Google has launched a new Find Food Support site that helps people find the nearest food bank, food pantry, or school lunch pickup site in their community. Google worked with No Kid Hungry, FoodFinder, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to capture 90,000 places with free food support across 50 states.
The site also provides links to food support hotlines, state-by-state benefit guides, and information for specific communities, such as seniors, families and children, and military families.
“Food insecurity impacts people from all walks of life — especially since the start of the pandemic,” said Emily Ma, head of food for good at Google, in a blog post. “Still, the stigma associated with getting help can be a barrier for many. We want people to know they’re not alone. Find Food Support features stigma-busting videos demonstrating that food insecurity impacts all kinds of people, and highlights volunteers and organizations from around the country who have stepped up to feed their communities.”
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