{"id":49114,"date":"2021-03-29T11:32:55","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/?page_id=49114"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:09:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:09:24","slug":"food-access-affordability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/students\/resources\/food-access-affordability\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Access & Affordability"},"content":{"rendered":"

BU Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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BU Food Pantry<\/a> \u2013 on-campus food pantry stocked with canned and boxed foods and basic personal hygiene products. Products offered are dependent on their availability, and funding.\u00a0 Anonymous ordering available and donations accepted.<\/p>\n

Terrier Meal Share<\/a><\/span> \u2013 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\u2019 office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Resources<\/h3>\n
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Massachusetts SNAP Program<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0updated food stamp program with income eligibility scale; for US citizens or permanent residents<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB)<\/a> \u2013 largest hunger-relief organization in New England. Distributes food.\u200b<\/p>\n

211 Help Steps<\/a> \u2013 a free app that helps people look for health and social services in MA.\u200b<\/p>\n

Fresh Trucks<\/a> \u2013 fresh food trucks that go around to different neighborhoods of Boston.\u200b<\/p>\n

Fair Foods<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 provides $2 bags on groceries<\/p>\n

Food For Free<\/a> \u2013 gives out healthy food that would have been thrown out by restaurants, etc.<\/p>\n

Project Bread<\/a> \u2013 a food helpline to provide comprehensive information & referrals.\u200b<\/p>\n

Beyond Boston Resources<\/h3>\n
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Salvation Army<\/a> \u2013 provides food pantries, meal boxes, and essential items.\u200b<\/p>\n

Good and Cheap<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 free downloadable cookbook with recipes aimed at helping people prepare great meals on $4\/day<\/p>\n

Imperfect Foods<\/a> – \u00a0affordable groceries and items, including fresh produce and pantry staples to delicious snacks<\/p>\n

Too Good To Go<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 mobile app connecting users with local businesses to buy surplus food at reduced prices. Aims to reduce food waste and fight climate change.<\/p>\n

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More Resources to Support Food Needs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Have suggestions for resources and links to include on this page?<\/p>\n

Email Student Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Student\/Resident Assistance Request<\/span><\/h3>\n

Students and residents may face unexpected challenges that impact their well-being. This form is provided to help you share your current situation with us so that we can better understand your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fill Out Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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