Food Assistance Resources
Starting in November 2025, on a rolling basis some people will see a cut in SNAP benefits.
Learn more and check back for updates at Mass.gov/SNAPUpdates.
As a result, Social Security disability beneficiaries may experience food insecurity. Here’s a list of food assistance options available to individuals and families in Massachusetts.
Find your Local Food Bank:
FoodPantries.org - Enter your state and scroll down to the Cities listing to pick your city/town.
Spoonfulls.org: Scroll down on the page to "Organizationals Partners" to filter food banks by your location.
Eastern Massachusetts: Greater Boston Food Bank
Central Massachusetts: Worcester County Food Bank
Western Massachusetts: The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Northeastern Massachusetts: Merrimack Valley Food Bank
Hotlines:
Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. Free, confidential support to locate food pantries, meal programs, and apply for SNAP. Available in 160+ languages.
Mass 211: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-6277
Connects callers to local food banks, shelters, and other human services. Available 24/7
Other Resources
Department of Transitional Assistance Locations
USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): Provides free USDA food to low-income individuals via local agencies.
DoorDash: Launched an emergency food response delivering 1 million free meals through food banks and waiving fees for 300,000 SNAP recipient grocery orders.