26 Food Assistance in Massachusetts — Free Help
26 verified food assistance resources in Massachusetts. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community…
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- Feeding America - Massachusetts Food Banks — Food Assistance in Boston, Massachusetts — (800) 771-2303
- Feeding America - Massachusetts Food Banks — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — (800) 771-2303
- Food Bank of Western Massachusetts — Food Assistance in Chicopee, Massachusetts — (413) 247-9738 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Food Bank of Western Massachusetts (Berkshire County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 413-247-9738 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Berkshire County. The food bank is based in Chicopee and serves 4 counties — this is t
- Food Bank of Western Massachusetts (Franklin County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 413-247-9738 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Franklin County. The food bank is based in Chicopee and serves 4 counties — this is th
- Food Bank of Western Massachusetts (Hampshire County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 413-247-9738 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Hampshire County. The food bank is based in Chicopee and serves 4 counties — this is t
- Greater Boston Food Bank — Food Assistance in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 427-5200
- Massachusetts 211 - Food Assistance Referrals — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 211 — 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, uti
- Massachusetts EBT Card Customer Service — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 800-997-2555 — Customer-service line for the Massachusetts EBT card used for SNAP food benefits. Call to check your balance, set or change your PIN, or report a lost or stolen
- Massachusetts SNAP — DTA Assistance Line — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 877-382-2363 — Statewide line to apply for SNAP food benefits in Massachusetts and to ask about an existing case through the Department of Transitional Assistance. Press 7 to
- Massachusetts School and Summer Meals — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 781-338-6480 — The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office for Food and Nutrition Programs runs free and reduced-price school breakfast and lun
- Massachusetts WIC Program (Women, Infants & Children) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 800-942-1007 — WIC gives free healthy food, infant formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition advice to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five who qualify. Ca
- Merrimack Valley Food Bank — Food Assistance in Lowell, Massachusetts — 978-454-7272 — Independent food bank in Lowell supplying food pantries, meal programs, and shelters across the Merrimack Valley in Middlesex and Essex counties. It works along
- Project Bread FoodSource Hotline — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 800-645-8333 — Free statewide hotline staffed by counselors who help you find food near you, apply for SNAP, and find free meals for children. Call or text. Open Monday to Fri
- The Greater Boston Food Bank — Food Assistance in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 427-5200 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- The Greater Boston Food Bank (Barnstable County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 617-427-5200 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Barnstable County. The food bank is based in Boston and serves 9 counties — this is th
- The Greater Boston Food Bank (Bristol County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 617-427-5200 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Bristol County. The food bank is based in Boston and serves 9 counties — this is the o
- The Greater Boston Food Bank (Dukes County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 617-427-5200 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Dukes County. The food bank is based in Boston and serves 9 counties — this is the off
- The Greater Boston Food Bank (Essex County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 617-427-5200 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Essex County. The food bank is based in Boston and serves 9 counties — this is the off
- The Greater Boston Food Bank (Middlesex County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 617-427-5200 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Middlesex County. The food bank is based in Boston and serves 9 counties — this is the
- The Greater Boston Food Bank (Nantucket County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 617-427-5200 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Nantucket County. The food bank is based in Boston and serves 9 counties — this is the
- The Greater Boston Food Bank (Norfolk County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 617-427-5200 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Norfolk County. The food bank is based in Boston and serves 9 counties — this is the o
- The Greater Boston Food Bank (Plymouth County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Massachusetts — 617-427-5200 — Regional food bank in the Massachusetts food bank network responsible for Plymouth County. The food bank is based in Boston and serves 9 counties — this is the
- The Salvation Army Boston Kroc Center — Social Services — Food Assistance in Boston, Massachusetts — 617-318-6940
- The Salvation Army Boston Kroc Center — Social Services — Food Assistance in Boston, Massachusetts — 617-318-6940 — The Salvation Army's social services department at the Boston Kroc Center in Dorchester, which includes food assistance along with help toward rent, utilities,
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Massachusetts?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Massachusetts. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.