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Local Resources (Boston, MA)

Food Supports 

  • FoodSource Hotline (Project Bread) 

    • Phone: (800)-645-8333

    • www.projectbread.org

    • Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline is the statewide food helpline for Massachusetts. Providing comprehensive information and referrals to food assistance programs in Massachusetts. A "one-stop-shop" for callers to learn about everything that is available to help them afford/access food. It is always free and confidential. Counselors can assist in 180 languages and connect callers to both local and federal food programs. 

    • They can also screen callers to determine if they are eligible for SNAP and assist with SNAP applications.

      • Food Insecurity Screenings & Referrals

      • SNAP Enrollment Coordinators

      • Emergency Food Prescriptions

      • Subsidized CSA Shares

      • Providing SNAP application assistance
         

  • SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) 

    • Administered by the State’s Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) 

    • Phone: (877)382-2363

    • Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:15 AM-4:45 PM

    • www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance

    • The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. 

      • Food Assistance

      • SNAP benefits

      • Economic Assistance (cash benefits, see section on Income supports)
         

  • WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

    • WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify. Administered by the State’s Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) 

    • Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/women-infants-children-nutrition-program

    • Eligibility:

      • Live in Massachusetts 

      • Have a nutritional need (WIC staff can help you determine this) 

      • Are a child under 5, a new mom, or a pregnant or breastfeeding woman 

      • Have a family income less than WIC guidelines

      • You are automatically eligible for WIC if you currently receive MassHealth/Medicaid, SNAP or TAFDC

      • To be eligible on the basis of income, applicants' gross income (i.e. before taxes are withheld) must fall at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines.
         

  • Whittier Street Health Center Food Pantry

    • Phone: 617.989.3152

    • Open to public Monday - Friday from 10am - 4:30pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm

    • Walk-ins welcome, no one turned away

    • Pantry foods, bread, whole grain pasta, frozen food, canned food
       

  • The Centre Food Hub

    • 3702 Washington st. Jamaica Plain, MA

    • $2 10 lb produce bags

    • Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm

 

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  • ABCD Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center The Presentation School Foundation Community Center 

    • 640 Washington St UNIT 203, Brighton, MA 02135

    • Phone: (617) 903-3640
       

  • Brookline Food Pantry 

  • Islamic Multi-service Organization

    • The Dewitt Center hosts a monthly food pantry on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month!

      • WHERE: 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA, 02119.

      • WHEN: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am!

      • We will give away rice, beans, canned goods, fruit, pasta, and more!

      • *Everyone is welcome, but supplies are LIMITED!*

    • For more information: please call 617.442.2805 or email mvimso@yahoo.com. 

 

  • Food Pantry at Codman Square Health Center

    • At Codman Square Health Center, we know that access to healthy food is critical to a person’s health and wellbeing. There are several food resources in our area, including Codman’s food pantry. The Codman Square Food Pantry is now open...

      • Tuesdays, 8 am – 11 am

      • 450 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

    • The Food Pantry is located 0.5 miles up Washington Street from the main location of the Health Center.

    • You can also find low-cost groceries and prepared foods at The Daily Table at 450 Washington Street.
       

  • Catholic Charities Yawkey Center Food Pantry

    • 185 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02121

    • Phone: (617) 506-6600

 

  • Food Pantry at DotHouse Health

    • Seniors Food Pantry Hours:

    • 8:30am-10:30am every Tuesday

    • For senior residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health. Seniors may participate in the food pantry once a month.

 

  • Community Food Pantry Hours:

    • 8:00am-10:00am every Wednesday

    • For general public residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health. Community members may participate in the food pantry once a month.
       

  • Nibble Culinary Entrepreneurship Program (NEP)

    • Culinary Entrepreneur Program, Somerville Arts Council, Workshop Series - 2024

    • Facilitators:

  • Abundance Boston App

  • Food Pantry Look Up

Health Insurance (Medicaid / Medicare)

  • Boston health Care for the Homeless Program

    • https://www.bhchp.org/services-by-location

    • The mission of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.
       

  • MassHealth (Medicaid)

  • https://www.mass.gov/topics/masshealth

    • Codman Square Health Center is a community-based, outpatient health care and multi-service center in Dorchester offering affordable, high quality, primary and preventive care.Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) pays for health care for certain low and medium income people living in Massachusetts. MassHealth offers health-care benefits directly or by paying part or all of your health-insurance premiums.

    • Eligibility: These are the basic requirements for coverage: 

      • You must be a resident of Massachusetts

      • You must be a U.S. national, citizen or qualified noncitizen

      • You must have an annual household income that is below the amounts listed on Guidelines.

    • Application: https://www.mahix.org/individual/

    • MassHealth Customer Service Center (800) 841-2900
       

  • Massachusetts Health Connector 

    • Phone: (877)MA-ENROLL

      • or TTY 1-877-623-7773

    • Address: 133 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114

    • Hours: Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM

    • www.mahealthconnector.org

    • Helping you find health insurance: The Health Connector can help you find the plan that is right for you and avoid tax penalties. We can also help you find out if you might qualify for a waiver from the requirement to get health insurance due to your income or a financial hardship. Provide Services on:

      • National Health Care Reform and the Self-Employed

      • Certificate of Exemption and Minimum Creditable Coverage

      • Massachusetts individual Mandate
         

Health Services

  • Codman Square Health Center 

    • Phone: (617)825-9660

    • Main Address: 637 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124

    • Walk-In Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-9PM; Sat: 9AM-3PM; Sun: 9AM-1PM 

    • www.codman.org

    • Codman Square Health Center is a community-based, outpatient health care and multi-service center in Dorchester offering affordable, high quality, primary and preventive care.

      • Medical Services

      • Adult Education

      • Civic Health

      • Dot Rx

      • Farmers Market

      • Financial Health

      • Food Pantry

      • Pharmacy

      • School-Based Health Center

      • Teaching Kitchen

      • Wellness & Fitness Center

      • WIC
         

  • DotHouse Health 

    • Phone: (617)288-3230

    • Address: 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

    • Hours For Primary Care: Mon-Thurs: 8AM-9PM; Fri: 8AM-5PM; Sat: 9AM-1PM

    • Hours For Urgent Care: Mon-Thurs: 8AM-8PM; Fri: 8AM-4PM; Sat: 8:30AM-2PM; Sun 9AM-12PM

    • www.dothousehealth.org

    • DotHouse Health is an accredited healthcare center providing comprehensive primary care services in Adult, Family, Pediatrics and Women’s Health departments. It also provides care in multiple languages.

      • Health Care Services

      • Case Management

      • Financial Counseling

      • Food Pantry & Farmers' Market & WIC

      • Gym

      • Legal Services

      • Senior Services

      • Swimming Pool

      • Youth Services
         

  • Mayor’s Health Line 

    • Phone: (617)534-5050

    • Main Address: 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02118

    • Hours: Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM

    • https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/boston-public-health-commission/about-health-commission/mayors-health-line

    • The Mayor’s Health Line is a free, confidential, multilingual information and referral service. ?We help and welcome all residents regardless of immigration status. If you or your family needs legal assistance we provide referrals to legal services. The Mayor's Health Line offers services to help you understand, apply, and enroll in the expanded health coverage. All MHL staff are state-certified Navigators that offer confidential and free assistance.

      • Child Care Assistance

      • Children's Medical Security Plan (CMSP)

      • ConnectorCare

      • Health Safety Net

      • Home Care Services For Elders

      • MassHealth

      • Veteran's Services 

      • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

      • Community Health Centers

      • Dental and Oral Health Services

      • Financial Assistance Programs

      • Free Clinics

      • Legal Assistance Programs

      • Mental Health services

      • Nutritional Programs

      • Primary Care Doctors

      • Substance Abuse services

      • Community Presentations and Workshops

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