Food Access Centers
You deserve access to healthy food – every meal, every day.
ABCD operates seven Food Access Centers for Boston residents. Contact information is listed on the “Contact” section of this page.
If you live in Malden, Medford or Everett, please call the ABCD Mystic Valley Opportunity Center at 781.321.2501 for a referral to a nearby food access center, or review the additional Mystic Valley resources below.
PLEASE CALL in advance to register for services at the ABCD Food Access Centers.
WHO QUALIFIES?
If you’re in dire need of food or you can’t afford the groceries you need on a regular basis, contact us.
HUNGER SHOULDN’T HAPPEN
If you don’t have food to make it through the day and are worried about what tomorrow brings, tap into the ABCD network of neighborhood Food Access Centers for access to healthy food. We’re here to ensure that no one faces a food emergency alone. Come to an ABCD site and leave with fresh produce, nonperishable food such as cereal, rice, and canned tomatoes, and more.
We can also provide referrals to long-term support services to help you and your family overcome hunger for good.
Learn more about ABCD’s Food services here.
Click on each neighborhood for food resources
• Malden
• Medford
• Everett
Malden
MALDEN Food Resources
Public Meals & Senior Support
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Organization
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Services
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Location
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Hours
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Contact / Web
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Malden Public Schools
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Free student breakfast & lunch
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Multiple schools
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School-day hours
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Malden Senior Center
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Free lunch via Mystic Valley Elder Services
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7 Washington St
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Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
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Food Markets & Pantry Services
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Organization
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Services
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Location
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Hours
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Contact
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Malden YMCA Market
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Appointment-based food pickup
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99 Dartmouth St
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Scheduled
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YMCA: 781-324-7680
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Mobile Food Market
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2nd Sat/month pop-up market
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239 Commercial St
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1–2pm
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Bread of Life
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Hot meals, pantry, delivery to hotels, senior housing
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54 Eastern Ave
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Varies
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Church-Based Food Pantries
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Name
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Address
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Hours
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Phone
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
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20 Hillside Ave
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M, W, F 10–11:30am
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Freedom Hill Community Church
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77 Kennedy Dr
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Tue 6:30–8pm
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Haitian Nazarene Church
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12 Thatcher St
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Sat 8am–2pm
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Imani Temple
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427 Main St
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3rd Sat 10am–12pm
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Philadelphia SDA Church
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575 Main St
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1st Sun 10am–12pm
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Community Fridges – 24/7
- Ward 8 — Linden Sq. Municipal Lot
- Ward 1 — Across from 195 Canal St
- Ward 5 — Behind U-Haul, 420 Eastern Ave (bike path)
- Ward 3 — Across from 414 Pleasant St
Medford
MEDFORD Food Resources
Public Meals & Grocery Support
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Organization
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Services
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Location
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Hours
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Contact / Link
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Medford Public Schools
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Free student breakfast & lunch
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Citywide
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School-day hours
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Mystic Community Market
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Free pantry
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291 Mystic Ave
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M/W/Th 3:30–7pm • Fri 3:30–6pm • Sat 9am–2pm
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Medford Senior Center
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Bi-weekly pantry
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via Council on Aging
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Every other Tue 11am–1pm
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Mystic Valley Elder Services
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Meals on Wheels
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Delivery
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Weekly
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781-324-7705 ext. 720
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Food Pantries & Mutual Aid
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Provider
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Address
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Hours
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Contact
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Link
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St. Raphael Parish Pantry
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514 High St
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Tue 9am–12pm
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UU Church Community Cupboard
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147 High St
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Thu 6–7:30pm
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Micro Pantries
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15 locations citywide
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24/7
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Medford Community Fridge
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75 Riverside Ave
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24/7
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MAMAS – Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville
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Various
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Varies
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Vida Real Church
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98 George P. Hassett Dr
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Thu 1:30–2:30pm
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Food Benefits Programs (Medford)
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Program
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Details
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Link
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SNAP (DTA Office)
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245 Commercial St, Malden
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WIC
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239 Commercial St, Malden
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CACFP
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Child + Adult Care Food Program
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Lasagna Love
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Free delivered meals
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Additional Support (Medford)
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Resource
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Purpose
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Contact
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Medford Community Engagement Team
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Access resources + SNAP application help
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MelroseWakefield Mobile Market
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Access support
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Resource Directory
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“More places to get food”
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Everett
EVERETT Food Resources
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Organization
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Services
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Location
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Hours
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Contact / Link
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Everett Farmers Market (SNAP-match)
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Fresh produce, seasonal
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191 Broadway (City Hall)
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Seasonal schedule
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https://cityofeverett.com/food/ | |
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Everett Malden Mobile Market
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Free food distribution
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548 Broadway
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2nd Weds
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Everett Community Fridge
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24/7 free food
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60 Chelsea St (near Bike to the Sea path)
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Always open
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Catholic Charities Basic Needs
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Grocery & emergency food
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Everett Family Resource Center
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By appointment
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Bread of Life (Everett reach)
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Community meals, pantry
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Based in Malden
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Varies
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Project Bread
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Multi-language hotline & benefits access
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Statewide
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💡 Note: Stay tuned by checking the City of Everett’s page: here.