Food pantries & home delivery

Help putting food on the table, groceries at the door, and medicine delivered safely. Most of these options are free or low-cost for seniors and families who need them.

Not sure where to start?

Call 211 and say you need food help or delivery options near you.

Dial 211

Food pantries & free meals

Feeding America food bank finder

Find local food banks and pantries by ZIP code. Many allow seniors to pick up boxes or get help with applications.

Find a food bank

211 – local food help

Free, confidential. They know pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency food in your area.

Dial 211

211.org

Meals on Wheels

Home-delivered meals for older adults who have trouble shopping or cooking. Often free or sliding scale.

Find Meals on Wheels

SNAP (food stamps)

Monthly benefit for groceries. Seniors may qualify even with modest income or savings. Apply online or get help from 211.

SNAP info (USDA)

Grocery home delivery

Instacart

Shop local stores online; a shopper delivers to your door. Many stores offer senior-friendly pickup too.

Instacart

Walmart+

Unlimited delivery from Walmart (membership). Non-members can still order delivery for a fee. Good for basics and household items.

Walmart+

Amazon / Amazon Fresh

Grocery and household delivery where available. Useful if the household already uses Amazon.

Amazon Fresh

Local grocery apps

Many chains (Kroger, Giant Eagle, Publix, Albertsons, etc.) have their own delivery or curbside pickup. Search your store’s app or website.

Ask 211 for local options
Tip for caregivers: Set up the account once on a phone or tablet, save the address and payment method, then show a simple “order again” path so the senior can reorder familiar items with less stress.

Medication delivery

Your local pharmacy

Most pharmacies offer free or low-cost delivery for prescriptions. Call the number on the bottle and ask: “Do you deliver to my address?”

Medication tips on PurePath

CVS Pharmacy delivery

Prescription delivery in many areas, often same-day or next-day. Available through the CVS app or website.

CVS delivery

Walgreens delivery

Prescription delivery options through Walgreens.com or the app. Ask about senior or insurance coverage for fees.

Walgreens delivery

Mail-order / plan pharmacy

Many Medicare Part D and insurance plans include 90-day mail-order for maintenance meds. Lower cost and fewer trips.

SHIP: 1-877-839-2675

Ask SHIP for free help

Amazon Pharmacy

Mail delivery of many prescriptions, often with transparent pricing. Check if your insurance is accepted.

Amazon Pharmacy
Safety note: Never share Medicare or Social Security numbers with a stranger who calls you about “free medication delivery.” Real pharmacies and plans do not cold-call asking for those numbers. When in doubt, hang up and call the number on your prescription bottle or insurance card.