 TITLE: What Is SNAP and How Do You Apply? CONTENT: Additional Food Assistance Programs\n-----------------------------------\nIf you're in need of additional food resource assistance, there are numerous other programs that may provide the help that you need. Below is a short list of the different types of programs currently in existence on the local and national levels in the United States.\n*   The Women, Infants, and Children food assistance program (WIC) provides nutritional assistance to women and children dealing with food instability related issues.\n*   The National School Lunch Program provides food assistance to school-aged children.\n*   The School Breakfast Program allows children who meet the threshold for food-related assistance to be served breakfast before school begins.\n*   Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) provides nutritional benefits to individuals living on reservation lands approved for participation in this program within the U.S.\n*   Local programs developed in your town and region. These programs may include local food pantry programs, community refrigerator programs and food rescue programs that redistribute food that would otherwise go to waste.\n*   Credit counseling services and additional financial assistance services such as rent assistance, free legal aid and help with student loans or medical bills.\nIf you are looking for access to food-related resources and support, know that you're not alone. There are numerous organizations and individuals focused on connecting families in need with the support that they need during difficult times. END