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SNAP benefits are provided by the federal government and administered by DTA.

Workers can learn how to apply for temporary income through Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance programs by clicking the links on this page.

We have a new system for unemployment assistance during the pandemic for people unable to work due to a COVID-19-related reason but are not eligible for regular or extended unemployment benefits.

We can assist those who speak Haitian Kreyol, Spanish, Amharic and Portuguese with signing up for unemployment services.

We're hosting sessions by phone or online for those needing support applying for DTA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which can provide you with money for groceries.

We created a list of all of the food and supply resources we know about, including food pantries, meal programs, delivery services, and other supports for getting food and supplies.

We've created a series of guides to help residents understand how to keep their families safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak.

We provide this search tool to help people locate and get directions to nearby test sites in Massachusetts. Always contact test sites prior to arrival.

We provide an online support tool that checks people for symptoms of COVID-19 through AI and provides information about the possibility of their being sick with COVID-19 (coronavirus).

We compiled a list of relief funds, we recommend you apply to them regardless of immigration status. The list is a work in progress please share and let us know of new funds you learn about!

See our current list of (mostly virtual) summer opportunities for elementary school students below.

Join us this summer for free activities and meals Monday through Friday at Cambridge parks (provided to children 18 and under)

We help eligible people whose rent, condominium fees, or cooperative carrying charges exceed 40% of their income by providing a 2-month subsidy for the amount housing costs exceed 40% of their income.

The Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House food services program provides emergency food to over 16,000 individuals and families each year.

We offer employment training and education programs offered for Transitional Aid for Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) clients.

We distribute free, prepared to-go meals twice each month on the second and last Tuesday evenings.

The Food & Supply Pantry is open to all on a first come, first served basis until supplies run out.

CVC informs and guides volunteers about opportunities matching their interests, time and experience.

Sign up to receive free deliveries. Our volunteer cyclists will pick up store orders and deliver items to seniors, vulnerable residents, disabled people, and people that live alone.

We help senior citizens, the immuno-compromised, and people with disabilities or preexisting medical conditions by organizing a volunteer to deliver groceries, medicine, and other necessary supplies.

Find Summer Opportunities which match the interests of your rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders. See our new, current list of (mostly virtual) summer opportunities for middle schoolers below.

We are a food delivery service for Cambridge residents delivering weekly bags of produce and shelf-stable food to those eligible (high risk of food insecurity).

Some grocery stores have special hours for people over the age of 60.