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.
Deliver Groceries to Older Neighbors in Somerville and Cambridge!
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
Deliver groceries to folks in Somerville and Cambridge on the first Tuesday morning of each month!
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.
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 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.
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.
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 and Somerville WIC
Cambridge Health Alliance
Outside Cambridge North CambridgeWe provide nutritional counseling, healthy food benefits, workshops, education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and community resources at no cost to eligible Massachusetts families.
Directory of Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness in Cambridge
Cambridge Coordinated Access Network (C-CAN)
RiversideThis pocket 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.
Cambridge in Motion
Cambridge Public Health Department
The PortWe aim to create an environment that makes it easier for residents and people who work in the city to eat healthy and be physically active.
CEOC Food Pantry
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
Mid CambridgeOur Food Pantry offers fresh vegetables, fruits, cereals, canned goods, eggs and frozen meats for families and individuals who need some support.
CEOC Food Pantry: North Cambridge
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
Baldwin, Cambridge Highlands, Neighborhood 9, and North CambridgeOur Food Pantry offers fresh vegetables, fruits, cereals, canned goods, eggs and frozen meats for families and individuals who need some support.
CEOC SNAP/Food Stamp Assistance
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
Mid CambridgeWe offer help in applying for SNAP/Food Stamps or completing annual recertification. In addition, our advocates can help you resolve problems that may lead to loss or reduction of benefits.
Fair Housing for All!
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Saturday, April 27 11am – 2:30pm
Our event is a chance to learn about fair and affordable housing resources by asking your questions to staff from city departments other organizations in Cambridge.
Food for Free School Market
Community Charter School of Cambridge and Food For Free
Thursday, April 11 3:45pm – 5pm
Also: Thursday, May 9 3:45pm – 5pm and Thursday, June 13 3:45pm – 5pm
Please stop by and pick up a variety of fresh produce and non-perishable items. This event is completely free and all are welcome! Thank you to our partners at Food for Free for making this possible.
Helping Hand Food Pantry @ Saint James
St. James's Episcopal Church
Mid CambridgeOur food pantry provides various items for families in need to take home.