Nutrition and Food Resources
General
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The Greater Boston Food Bank
70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02118Provides assistance in locating the most convenient food pantries and community meals. GBFB also distributes food directly to those in need through various programs.
Phone:
617-427-5200Web:
www.gbfb.org -
Action for Boston Community Development
178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111ABCD's programs serve individuals and families at every stage of their lives. Services include child care, youth services, education, family and elder services, fuel assistance, health care, housing, job training, money management, and nutrition counseling.
Phone:
617-348-6000Web:
www.bostonabcd.org -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Provides nutritional support for pregnant women and children age five and under and includes immunizations and vouchers for food including dairy products.
Phone:
800-942-1007 -
Project Bread
The leading anti-hunger organization in Massachusetts dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and ultimately ending hunger providing the Food Source Hotline, an information and referral service designed to connect people in need with a variety of food resources in their local community.
Phone:
800-645-8333Web:
www.projectbread.org -
Getting SNAP
A Project Bread service providing information on eligibility and resources available through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program formerly known as Food Stamps.
Phone:
800-645-8333Web:
www.gettingsnap.org