A food pantry is an individual site that provides immediate relief to individuals and families facing food insecurity by distributing food directly to those in need.

A food pantry, filled with a variety of nutritious food, helps encourage healthy options for clients and can create a healthy food environment by stocking foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins.

Healthy food pantry initiatives combine hunger relief efforts, nutrition information and healthy eating opportunities for low-income individuals and families.