Food Resource Guide
Cambridge in Motion and Cambridge Public Health Department
Our guide is a great way to learn about and connect to free and low-cost foods in Cambridge.
SNAP Food Assistance: Massachusetts DTA
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Outside CambridgeSNAP benefits are provided by the federal government and administered by DTA.
Central Square Meals Program
Solutions at Work
Cambridgeport, Mid Cambridge, Riverside, and The PortRestaurant prepared hot meals served primarily to unhoused persons.
Solutions at Work Program
Solutions at Work
Mid Cambridge and RiversideWe offer a wide inventory of adult clothing and children's toys and resources.
The Spot
Equity Roadmap
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.
Cambridge Healthy Markets
Cambridge in Motion and Cambridge Public Health Department
Wellington Harrington North Cambridge The Port Cambridgeport Mid CambridgeThe Healthy Market Program works with local convenience store owners to make healthy, affordable food and drink options available to customers.
Drop-In Community Center
Cambridge Women's Center
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.
Emergency Food Pantry
East End House
East CambridgeThe Food Pantry provides individuals and families in need with fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products.
Food & Supply Pantry: Cambridge Community Center
Cambridge Community Center
Cambridgeport and RiversideThe Food & Supply Pantry is open to all on a first come, first served basis until supplies run out.
Food Pantry: Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH)
Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH)
The PortThe Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House food services program provides emergency food to over 16,000 individuals and families each year.
Food Pantry: St. Paul Parish
Find It Cambridge and St. Paul Parish
Mid CambridgeWe are distributing free bags of fresh vegetables, bread, and other food items every Saturday morning from 10:00-12:00.
Infant Necessities Program
East End House
East CambridgeWe 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.
Meal Program: Faith Kitchen
Faith Lutheran Church
The PortWe distribute free, prepared to-go meals twice each month on the second and last Tuesday evenings.
Meals Program: CommonCare Meals Ministry
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Mid CambridgeSince 1999, the CommonCare Meals Ministry has been offering community meals that are open to all.
Meals Program: Harvard Square Churches
Find It Cambridge
Mid CambridgeThe Harvard Square Churches Meal Program operates a community supper each Thursday evening at Christ Church Cambridge.
Meals Program: Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes Meals
CambridgeportEvery Saturday, we open our place to the people in need and provide them with hot meals.
Meals Program: Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
Salvation Army
CambridgeportDuring COVID-19, we'll be distributing bagged meals at the door for people to take home.
Meals Program: The Friday Café
First Church in Cambridge
Neighborhood 9 and West CambridgeDuring the COVID-19 outbreak, we will be providing bagged lunches on the lawn once each week.
Seniors Special Grocery Store Hours
City of Cambridge
Outside Cambridge North Cambridge Neighborhood 9 Mid Cambridge and The Port Cambridgeport and RiversideSome grocery stores have special hours for people over the age of 60.
SNAP Match Program
Community Development Department, Cambridge Public Health Department, Food For Free, Mass Farmers Markets, and Cambridge Community Foundation
Riverside The Port BaldwinIf 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.
Cambridge/Somerville WIC Program
Cambridge Health Alliance
The PortThe Program at 119 Windsor Street provides nutrition consultation and food benefits for pregnant, breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five.
Directory of Resources for People Homeless in Cambridge
Cambridge CAN
This online guide contains information on many different types of resources that may be useful to individuals and families who are homeless.
Home Delivery: Food For Free
Food For Free
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 Program - North Cambridge
Cambridge Health Alliance
North CambridgeWIC provides nutritional counseling, food benefits, and referrals to health and community resources and other resources at no cost to eligible families.
Cambridge/Somerville WIC Program- Cambridge site
Cambridge Health Alliance
We provide support to pregnant and postpartum women, infants children under 5 years of age that meet income guidelines.