Cambridge:
Food Resource
Guide: https://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/English-Food-Resource-Guide.pdf
Somerville:
Office of Food Access and Healthy
Communities: https://www.somervillema.gov/ofahc
Somerville Food Coalition: https://somervillefoodcoalition.org/find-food/
Boston:
Food Resources: https://www.boston.gov/departments/food-justice/food-resources
Massachusetts-wide:
Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline: https://www.projectbread.org/get-help
Free and confidential resource for all Massachusetts residents. Their experts (who can assist callers in 180 languages) provide free assistance in understanding the resources and programs available to help you go beyond just making ends meet, stretch your food budget, and reliably feed yourself or your family. The Hotline can also be reached via text or chat.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps
WIC (Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program): https://www.mass.gov/orgs/women-infants-children-nutrition-program
The Greater Boston Food Bank: https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
MIT MyLife Services:
A free and confidential benefit for MIT staff, faculty, postdocs (associates and fellows) – and their adult household members – providing 24/7 access to a network of experts who are available to help with all types of concerns. Their work-life specialists can offer individuals and families information on local food resources tailored to their specific needs (e.g., location, budget, accessibility).
To reach MyLife Services:
Visit: mitmylifeservices.com
Call (24/7): 844-405-5433
Text (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): 508-231-5374
Chat (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): mitmylifeservices.com (you will need to log in or create an account)