Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals

Food Assistance in Massachusetts. Dial 2-1-1 free from anywhere in Massachusetts to be referred to the food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs nearest you, and for help with housing, utilities, and child care. From outside the state, or if 2-1-1 will not connect from your phone, call 877-211-6277. Run by Mass 211, the state-funded 2-1-1 program. Call centre hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Phone: 211

Website: https://www.mass211.org

Good to know: Phone verified from Mass 211, the state-funded 2-1-1 program's own 211 site at mass211.org on 2026-10-07. Statewide — county = NULL so it shows for every part of the state.

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• Feeding America - Massachusetts Food Banks — Boston, Massachusetts
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Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals

How do I contact Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals?

You can call Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals at 211 in Massachusetts. Their website is https://www.mass211.org.

What services does Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals offer?

Dial 2-1-1 free from anywhere in Massachusetts to be referred to the food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs nearest you, and for help with housing, utilities, and child care. From outside the state, or if 2-1-1 will not connect from your phone, call 877-211-6277. Run by Mass 211, the state-funded 2-1-1 program. Call centre hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Are services at Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals free or low-cost?

Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals at 211 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals offer services in other languages?

Call Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals at 211 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.