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SNAP Benefits Delay: Need Help or Want to Help
Boston Public Schools
Beginning November 1, 2025, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. The City of Boston and Boston Public Schools are committed to ensuring that students and families have access to nourishing school meals and food assistance during this time.Breakfast and lunch are available at no charge to all students ev
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SNAP Stories: Liz
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
When Liz Budd, Grants Manager at the Food Bank, graduated from college in 2008, she was met with a financial crisis in the United States that dampened her hopes of finding a well-paying job that would allow her to pay her bills and save for the future. She turned to SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. In part one of the Food Bank’
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Greater Lowell Pantry & Meal Program Schedule Available
Lowell AAA
Find up-to-date information on free meal sites and food pantries across Lowell and neighboring communities. The schedule includes days, times, and locations for each program.Read on...
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Our Impact on Food Insecurity
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
The food we provide plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity. The Food Bank also has an impact in less quantifiable ways, tackling the drivers of food insecurity.
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Find Food Near You
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
No stigma—just support. Our network of direct distributions, food pantries, and meal sites are here for you. Use our interactive map to find a location near you.
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Help Us Meet The Historic Need
Greater Boston Food Bank
As the demand for healthy food remains high, we remain committed to our mission to End Hunger Here. Below are different ways you can support a neighbor in need.
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URGENT: Refugees need yoursupport.
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Show our neighbors that they are (still) welcome by supporting food assistance, healthcare, and other critical needs. Please give today.SUPPORT REFUGEES
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Meals ProvidedEvery Month
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
The Food Bank provides the equivalent of more then one million meals every month, and a total of 14,696,589 meals in 2024.
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Got SNAP Questions?
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
SNAP is operating as usual, and our team is here to answer your questions or walk you through submitting an application.
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Food BankMembers
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
The Food Bank partners with frontline member food pantries, meal sites, and shelters across Western Massachusetts.
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