The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) stands as a vital hub in Eastern Massachusetts, diligently working to combat food insecurity. Reaching across nine counties and 190 cities and towns, GBFB collaborates with an extensive network of over 600 hunger-relief agencies. These partnerships are crucial in ensuring that food pantries, community meal programs, and various food assistance providers can effectively serve individuals and families in need throughout the region.
One of the key services offered by The Greater Boston Food Bank is providing assistance with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications. Recognizing that navigating the SNAP application process can be challenging, GBFB has a dedicated SNAP outreach team ready to help. Individuals seeking guidance or wishing to apply for SNAP benefits can easily connect with GBFB’s team through an online referral form, by phone at 617-598-5022, or via email at [email protected]. This direct support ensures that more people can access vital nutritional assistance.
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For those seeking immediate food assistance, The Greater Boston Food Bank offers a convenient Partner Agency Locator. This tool helps individuals find accessible food assistance options within their local communities served by GBFB. By simply entering a location, users can quickly identify nearby food resources, ensuring timely help for those facing hunger.
Beyond its direct services, The Greater Boston Food Bank also connects individuals to a broader spectrum of food resources available in Massachusetts. For comprehensive and current information on programs like the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, the Pandemic‑Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program, Meals on Wheels, and the City of Boston Office of Food Justice, individuals are directed to mass.gov/topics/food-assistance.
Further support is available through Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline, reachable via Project Bread. This hotline provides free, expert assistance in multiple languages to help individuals find food resources and understand SNAP eligibility and application processes. Additionally, 211HELPSteps offers an online platform connecting people to a wide array of local health and human services, including food security, housing, and mental health resources throughout Massachusetts.
For organizations looking to become part of the hunger-relief network, The Greater Boston Food Bank provides resources and information on becoming a member agency. Food pantries, mobile markets, and meal programs can find details on membership criteria and the application process on the GBFB Membership page, fostering a stronger collective effort against hunger in Eastern Massachusetts.
Alt text for image: Map of Eastern Massachusetts highlighting areas served by the Greater Boston Food Bank partner agencies, emphasizing food assistance reach.
