Community Resources
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- Oct 29
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Updated: 37 minutes ago
We are compiling resources that are available to our community while SNAP benefits are suspended. We have done our best to gather and share accurate information, and will continue to update this page as we learn of additional resources. Please be sure to double check details like address, full schedule, and requirements. If you have a resource to share, please email manager@roslindale.net to have it added to this list!
Thank you to our local businesses and organizations who have stepped up to help community members in need!
RVMS Market Bucks
We have brought back our Market Bucks program for the remainder of this Farmers Market season. SNAP recipients can show their EBT card at the Market Manager's table and receive $10 in vouchers to be spent at the Farmers Market that day. Vouchers can be used to purchase any SNAP eligible items.
This program will be available each week for the rest of the season (markets on November 1, November 8, November 15, and November 22).
Reminder about HIP benefits:
If you have SNAP funds left over from October, you can still use your EBT card. If you have at least $0.01 on your EBT card, HIP (the Healthy Incentives Program) benefits will still be available.
Tony's Market
Tony's Market will be feeding families! If you or someone you know needs help feeding their family, call them at (617) 323-7313. Priority will be given to those affected by the shutdown. They can provide meats and other food such as eggs, prepared foods, etc.
Lang Coakley
For the Parkway Community, Lang and Coakley are purchasing supermarket gift cards. If you are in need due to losing SNAP benefits you can connect by emailing Chris Lang at Chris@langcoakley.com.
Free Farmers Market at the Loring Greenough House
Allandale Farm is offering free fresh produce and bread pick-up at the Loring Greenough House (12 South St. in Jamaica Plain).
Pick-up on Thursdays (November 6, 13 and 20) from 11am-1pm.
Roslindale Food Pantry
The Roslindale Food Pantry at the Roslindale Congregational Church strives to address food insecurity in our community through compassionate action.
Pantry Hours:
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
2-4pm unless otherwise noted
Roslindale Food Collective
Food distribution center
Pick-up available:
Sundays from 3-3:30pm at 1195 Centre St. in West Roxbury
One box per car
Contact RosiFoodCollective@gmail.com, (857) 829-0111
City of Boston 311
If you need assistance with groceries or paying your bills, dial 3-1-1 or visit boston.gov/snap for more information and resources regarding SNAP and food assistance during the federal government shutdown.
Gary's Liquors
Gary's Liquors in Chestnut Hill is offering food from their deli for anyone in need.
Food Helpline
You can receive food by visiting FAVOR (Food Access Volunteers of Roslindale) at the Washington Beech Apartments.
Pick-up on October 31 at 2pm. Future pick-up dates: November 7, November 14. Pre-packed bags of fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, eggs, groceries while supplies last. No ID or residency requirement.
Food Rescue Boston
Organization that works to reduce food waste and food insecurity in Boston.
Neighborhood Food Action Collaborative
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