Help Center

In 2012, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank launched a benefits outreach initiative unique among food banks across the nation.

Our Help Center - dedicated to connecting food-insecure individuals with the assistance they need – allows callers the opportunity to complete an application for several government assistance programs. Our Help Coordinators can assist with over-the-phone applications for SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Medicaid, and other public benefits. Calls are free and confidential. Our team is happy to help you find food, apply for public benefits, and connect to other resources including those offered at our Community Resource Center.

In the Food Bank service area, one in seven people are food insecure. For children, those numbers are more dismal. One in four children in our service area is at risk of hunger.

We understand that people need a helping hand during hard times. Many turn to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for help! We serve neighbors from Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, Richland, and Ashland Counties and we can connect those in need to our feeding partner agencies that offer hot meals, pantries, mobile pantries, senior and kids programs that are nearby. In addition, we can help you submit a SNAP application by phone!

Call us today at 216.738.2067.