Food Resources
Do you–or does someone you know–need help finding food?
There are several ways to find free or low-cost food in Boston. See the categories below to help you find what you are looking for.
Find Fresh, Affordable Food Across Boston
| Resource | Description | Who's Eligible |
|---|---|---|
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*SEASONAL* SUN Bucks |
SUN Bucks provides a one-time $120 benefit per eligible school-aged child to help families buy groceries while school is out. While most children are automatically enrolled, families can check their status and apply at DTAConnect.com/SUNBucks or call the SUN Bucks Hotline (855) 425-8770. |
Families with school-aged children who receive SNAP, MassHealth, DTA Cash, or meet income limits * please call or visit DTAConnect to confirm eligibility |
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*SEASONAL* Summer Eats |
Free meals at 50+ sites across Boston all summer. No sign-up or ID required. Find meal sites at boston.gov/summer-eats or call Project Bread's Hotline (1-800) 645-8333 | Any youth 18 and under |
| Shop at Double Up Stores | Shop with SNAP to get 50% off your fresh fruits and vegetables. Save up to $20 each day. Visit boston.gov/doubleup for a list of participating stores in Roxbury, Dorchester, and East Boston. | SNAP Recipients |
| HIP at Farmers Markets | Save when you shop with your EBT card at participating HIP farm vendors. Visit mass.gov/HIP for market locations and program details. | SNAP Recipients |
| Fresh Truck | Fresh Truck makes stops across Greater Boston, bringing neighbors fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables year-round. Fresh Truck accepts EBT/SNAP, HIP, credit and debit cards, cash, Apple Pay, OTC networks, and more. Visit freshtruck.org for schedules. | SNAP Recipients, Any Boston Resident |
| NFAC's Food Resource Guide | Up-to-date food resources across Boston, in multiple languages. Visit vitalcxns.org/food | Any Boston Resident |
| Food Pantries | Food pantries provide groceries to those in need. Visit gbfb.org/need-food to find your nearest pantry. Call ahead to confirm hours. | Any Boston Resident |
| Haymarket | Vendors sell highly discounted seafood and produce. Market runs year-round, every Friday and Saturday from 4am-7pm. Bring cash! Visit haymarketboston.org | Any Boston Resident |
| YMCA Mobile Market |
The Mobile Market provides free produce and shelf stable items. The truck visits sites all around the Greater Boston area. All are welcome! Visit ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket |
Any Boston Resident |
| The Center for Faith, Art, & Justice | The Centre Food Hub offers free affordable groceries through their storefront thecentrejp.org/food-justice | Any Boston Resident |
Help with SNAP
Call the Project Bread Hotline: 1-800-645-8333
Counselors can help callers apply for SNAP, as well as find hot meals and food pantries. The hotline operates in 180 languages.
FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES
Click below to find resources in multiple languages that can help you locate nutritious and affordable food options.
