Programs and Events

Our guide is a great way to learn about and connect to free and low-cost foods in Cambridge.

We are distributing free bags of fresh vegetables, bread, and other food items every Saturday morning.

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

Restaurant prepared hot meals served primarily to unhoused persons.

We offer a wide inventory of adult clothing and children's toys and resources.

The Spot is a volunteer run service that provides clothing, infant supplies, hygiene products and some materials assistance to Cambridge families that are most in-need.

The Healthy Market Program works with local convenience store owners to make healthy, affordable food and drink options available to customers.

We help people apply for and resolve problems with Social Security, SSI, SSDI, TAFDC, EAEDC, MassHealth and Medicare.

Our drop-in is open to eight people at a time. Check website for updated hours. Use a computer, cook in the kitchen, get help from a volunteer, pick up food & supplies, T-passes, clothing closet.

The Food Pantry provides individuals and families in need with fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products.

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

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

We help to fully enroll individuals in state and federal nutrition programs, like SNAP, as well as refer callers to local food resources.

The guide is organized around six key themes: affordable housing, emergency housing, housing rights, legal and mediation services, safe & healthy homes, and financial assistance.

We can provide some essential food and materials for infants for families affiliated with East End House who are struggling to meet the basic needs of a newborn.

We currently provided a list of resources and information for people of color and immigrants to common situations resulting from COVID-19.

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

We provide to-go meals to those in need on during dinner hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Since 1999, the CommonCare Meals Ministry has been offering community meals that are open to all.

The Harvard Square Churches Meal Program operates a community supper each Thursday evening at Christ Church Cambridge.

Every Saturday, we open our place to the people in need and provide them with hot meals.

During COVID-19, we'll be distributing bagged meals at the door for people to take home.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, we will be providing bagged lunches on the lawn once each week.

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