Supported by the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy

Tools

These tools help local teams verify food pantry locations, coordinate services, and identify service gaps.

Start with the statewide Food Pantry Desert Map, then use the tools below for local planning and coordination.

Planning snapshot: Map outputs are not a real-time directory and do not show current pantry inventory, staffing, or whether pantries are currently open. Confirm details directly with food pantry locations.

Need file downloads? Use the Complete Data Manifest.

Tools for Local Planning and Coordination

These tools add local detail behind the Food Pantry Desert Map and support coordinated local planning.

Provider profile directory

A searchable directory view for checking food pantry locations and contact details.

  • Find food pantry contact details quickly.
  • Verify location and listing information before planning outreach.
  • Support coordination across local partners.
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Open-hours ranking

A ranked table that compares open hours across food pantry locations.

  • Compare open-hour coverage across food pantry locations.
  • Identify schedule gaps that may affect access.
  • Support coordination of service days and times.
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Tract scatter explorer

A view that compares census tracts by need and related local conditions.

  • Compare unmet need with other local conditions.
  • Explore patterns across census tracts.
  • Identify areas that may need near-term attention.
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Data download

A full manifest of all data files available on the site for download.

  • Browse all data files available for download.
  • Access source files used in the map and tools.
  • Download data for local analysis and planning.
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