The Greater Boston Food Bank
For the closest food pantry/bank to you, visit The Greater Boston Food Bank website (https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/). Search your city or zip code for a list of agencies in your community, then select ‘More Info’ for agency hours of operation and phone number. We recommend calling ahead to verify agency hours.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Apply for Food Stamps In MA through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) administers SNAP benefits. SNAP provides a monthly benefit to buy nutritious foods. To get SNAP, you must be low-income and be a U.S. citizen or legal noncitizen (restrictions apply). To check eligibility for SNAP please visit (https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/screening) and to apply for SNAP please visit (https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/) or call 1-800-645-8333.
The Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
All WIC Programs are able to provide all services by phone at (800) 942-1007 or email (wicinfo.dph@massmail.state.ma.us). You can check your eligibility at (https://www.mass.gov/service-details/check-eligibility-for-wic) and apply for WIC online at (https://www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online).
Food for all
For the closest food pantry/bank to you, visit The Greater Boston Food Bank website. Search your city or zip code for a list of agencies in your community, then select ‘More Info’ for agency hours of operation and phone number. . We recommend calling ahead to verify agency hours.
Food for youth and children
Many school districts are providing meals for children for pick up, please contact your school district for information about services being offered.
Food for people age 60+
Meals on Wheels will continue to provide services for seniors, with food delivery and pick up options. Meals are available for pick up from 11:30 to 12:30 from community cafes (a list can be found here), or sign up for food delivery by calling 617-477-6606. Language translation assistance is available by calling 781-428-4548.
Restaurants open for take-out and delivery
A very comprehensive list of restaurants available to order take-out and delivery from can be available here.
Grocery delivery services