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No cost Food Help in West Virginia: SNAP, WIC and Food Banks

How to find food today in West Virginia, apply for SNAP at WV PATH, sign up for WIC, and reach Mountaineer Food Bank, Facing Hunger and local meal programs.

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Hi friend. If money for food is tight, there is real help in West Virginia. Call a food bank or 211 for food today, then line up SNAP and WIC so next month is easier.

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Quick answers

How do I apply for SNAP in West Virginia?

Apply online at WV PATH or visit your local DoHS office. To get an application by mail or email, call DoHS Customer Service at 1 877 716 1212.

Official page: bfa.wv.gov/frequently-asked-questions-faq

How do I sign up for WIC?

WIC gives healthy food, nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support. You must fit a WIC group, have a health or diet need, and meet income rules. Bring ID for you and your children, proof of where you live, and proof of income. The state WIC office is at 304 558 0030.

Official page: dhhr.wv.gov/wic/apply

How do I find a food pantry near me?

Mountaineer Food Bank serves 48 counties. Its Find Food page lists a Food and Nutrition Community Health Worker who can help you by phone at 304 803 7721.

Official page: mountaineerfoodbank.org/find-food

What do I need for a mobile food pantry?

Mountaineer Food Bank asks for your name, address, phone number and number of people in your household. You must meet income guidelines. They give one food box per vehicle, and someone can pick up for you.

Official page: mountaineerfoodbank.org/mobile-food-pantry

Where can I eat a hot meal in Huntington?

Huntington City Mission serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with set times for women and families and for men. Lisa's Pantry gives out food boxes on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of each month, 1 pm to 2:30 pm.

Official page: hcmwv.org/food-meal-programs

Your next steps

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Call a food bank or 211 for food today.
Apply for SNAP at WV PATH.
If you are pregnant or have a young child, call WIC.
Ask about the nearest mobile pantry and what to bring.

All done. You are ready, friend.

Bunkly tip: mobile pantry schedules change. Check the food bank's page or call before you go, and bring the details they ask for.

Who to call in West Virginia

Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.

SNAP and benefits

WV PATH, Department of Human Services

Apply for SNAP online or at a county DoHS office. Customer Service: 1 877 716 1212.

Call 877 716 1212 Visit website

Official page: bfa.wv.gov/frequently-asked-questions-faq

Moms and kids

West Virginia WIC Program

Healthy food, nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support. State office in Charleston.

Call 304 558 0030 Visit website

Official page: dhhr.wv.gov/wic/apply

Statewide food bank

Mountaineer Food Bank

Serves 48 counties through pantries, mobile pantries and programs. Based in Gassaway.

Call 304 364 5518 Visit website

Official page: mountaineerfoodbank.org/contact

Huntington area food bank

Facing Hunger Foodbank

Mobile food pantries on a posted schedule, usually 11 am to noon. Call with questions.

Call 304 523 6029 Visit website

Official page: facinghunger.org/get-help

Hot meals, Huntington

Huntington City Mission

Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, and Lisa's Pantry food boxes.

Visit website

Official page: hcmwv.org/food-meal-programs

Morgantown area

City of Morgantown, food resources list

Lists Trinity Community Kitchen, free lunch Monday to Friday, 11 am to 12:15 pm, and the Salvation Army pantry at 304 296 3525.