Food help in West Virginia
Every food-assistance program available in West Virginia, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 2,499 verified locations across 246 cities and 55 counties.
Need food right now in West Virginia?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in West Virginia
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
649 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to West Virginia residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by West Virginia's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in West Virginia → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
0 WIC clinics in West Virginia. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in West Virginia → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
304 verified school + summer meal sites in West Virginia. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many West Virginia districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in West Virginia →FQHC community health centers
533 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in West Virginia provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in West Virginia →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve West Virginia residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes West Virginia. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse West Virginia by location
- All 246 cities with food pantries in West Virginia
- SNAP retailers in West Virginia (1,013 stores)
- West Virginia counties with SNAP retailers (55 counties)
- WIC clinics in West Virginia
- School + summer meal sites in West Virginia
- FQHC health centers in West Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in West Virginia?
649 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 246 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in West Virginia?
Visit /apply-snap/wv for West Virginia's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does West Virginia have WIC?
Yes — 0 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/wv for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in West Virginia?
1,013 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in West Virginia?
Yes. 304 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/wv.
Senior food help in West Virginia?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's West Virginia directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our West Virginia listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →