Food & Clothing Assistance

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

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.

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 are distributing free bags of fresh vegetables, bread, and other food items every Saturday morning from 10:00-12:00.

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

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.

If you are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the SNAP Match program will double the value of your SNAP purchases at three Cambridge farmers markets.

The Program at 119 Windsor Street provides nutrition consultation and food benefits for pregnant, breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five.

This online guide contains information on many different types of resources that may be useful to individuals and families who are homeless.

Food For Free's Home Delivery program brings food to low-income Cambridge residents who live alone or who cannot access food pantries due to illness or disability.

WIC provides nutritional counseling, food benefits, and referrals to health and community resources and other resources at no cost to eligible families.

We provide support to pregnant and postpartum women, infants children under 5 years of age that meet income guidelines.