Below are resources to use if your SNAP benefits are frozen. Those who would like to help those in need please click here!

In response to the SNAP Freeze, the Healey administration has set up a website page with SNAP resources and ways to help. https://www.mass.gov/president-trump-has-frozen-snap-benefits

To learn more and stay up to date on SNAP benefit alerts, click here. 

Visit the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information regarding the Federal Shutdown and SNAP here. ·         

For frequently asked questions about the Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) and to find HIP Vendors, click here. 

Mass 211 is a resource available 24/7 that connects callers to information about government benefits and critical health and human services available in their community. To learn more and get connected, click here. 

For up-to-date shutdown information on health care, immigration, housing, and more, see MassLegalServices.org/Shutdown. 

Food Banks and Resources 

In response to the SNAP Freeze, the Healey administration has set up Mass.gov/SNAPFreeze 

It is alongside the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Food Bank Finder 

Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline: 1-800-645-8333 

If you are facing immediate hunger, you can call or text this hotline to receive information regarding food resources in your area or talk with a Project Bread Counselor.  

The Hotline includes 180 languages and is available Monday – Friday 8AM to 7PM and Saturday 10AM to 2PM 

Feeding America’s Local Food Bank Locator 

Foodpantries.org’s list of Massachusetts food pantries 

FreeFood.org’s list of Massachusetts food pantries 

Homeless Shelter Directory’s list of food banks and soup kitchens 

Catholic Charities Boston: https://www.ccab.org/ 

Boston Area Food Resources: BOS – Food Access and Food Assistance Resources 

Greater Boston Food Bank: GBFB.org/need-food 

United Way’s United Response Fund