SNAP

SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) assists qualifying Americans in accessing nutritious food. It is distributed via a monthly stipend on an EBT card which is used like a debit card to purchase fruits, vegetables, meat/dish, grains, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Please visit the to learn more about applying and receiving SNAP Assistance or join a virtual information session on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. 

• Apply for SNAP
• Questions about SNAP and Food Resources? Chat with Project Bread
• Information from Mass Law Reform Institute: SNAP 
• Healthy Incentives Program: this is a program that will allow students who are getting SNAP - to buy fruits and vegetables with their SNAP card - for FREE.

Additional Food Assistance Resources

Some of these resources require a referral. is recognized as a referral partner. 

• The Greater Boston Food Bank - Find a food pantry in your community
• Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) - 617-348-6000 staff_communitycoordination@bostonabcd.org  
• Boston Rescue Mission (617-338-9000) - Food Pantry
• Feeding America
• Food for Free - Food Rescue
• Free Food - Food coupons and vouchers
• Food Maps 
• Massachusetts Food Pantries
• Project Bread 
• The Salvation Army - 339-502-5900
• Why Hunger - Database of community-based organizations and emergency food providers
• Women’s Lunch Place - 617-267-1722 | info@womenslunchplace.org