Now, with the help of the new Access Map from Plentiful, finding food assistance should be easier for families. Plentiful, an app that helps people find and reserve time to visit food pantries calls the new feature the "only up-to-date map of more than 40,000 food pantries across the U.S."

Below is a list of local food banks, restaurants, and community fridges offering free meals or groceries to anyone in need.