Washington – About one in seven Washington state residents can’t always afford enough food.
The United States Department of Agriculture wants more people to know about its toll-free hotline that makes it easier for people to access food.
The hotline can be reached from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1-966-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (for Spanish).
Hunger Free America operates the hotline nationwide and connects callers with emergency food providers, government assistance and nutritional assistance programs.
During summer, people can call to learn where children can get free, nutritious meals through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
Hunger Free America recently launched www.hungervolunteer.org, where people can figure out where their volunteer talents would be best suited to combat hunger.
