Food Access & Affordability
Massachusetts SNAP Program – updated food stamp program with income eligibility scale; for US citizens or permanent residents
BU Food Pantry – on-campus food pantry stocked with canned and boxed foods and basic personal hygiene products. Products offered are dependent on their availability, and funding. Anonymous ordering available and donations accepted.
Project Bread – a food helpline to provide comprehensive information & referrals.
The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) – largest hunger-relief organization in New England. Distributes food.
211 Help Steps – a free app that helps people look for health and social services in MA.
Fresh Trucks – fresh food trucks that go around to different neighborhoods of Boston.
Salvation Army – provides food pantries, meal boxes, and essential items.
Food For Free – gives out healthy food that would have been thrown out by restaurants, etc.
Fair Foods – provides $2 bags on groceries
Good and Cheap – free downloadable cookbook with recipes aimed at helping people prepare great meals on $4/day
Imperfect Foods – affordable groceries and items, including fresh produce and pantry staples to delicious snacks
Terrier Meal Share – an initiative that gives students the opportunity to donate their unused guest meal swipes online to any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student in need at Boston University. Students experiencing food insecurity will be able to receive meals by contacting the Dean of Students’ office.
More Resources to Support Food Needs
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