Need Cash and Other Benefits?
Food Resources
There are several ways to get food help
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Food Benefits
Apply for SNAP food benefits online, by phone at (877) 382-2363 (press 7), by mail or fax, or at your local DTA office. -
Food Source Hotline
If you are facing hunger right now, contact the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at 800-645-8333. -
Extra Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
If you are pregnant or have children under 5, call (800) 942-1007 or find a WIC location near you.
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Food Programs for Elder and Disabled People
Meals at locations throughout Massachusetts or home-delivery of mealsto people who are 60 or older and certain people with disabilities. Call (800) 243-4636 or click here to find the nearest program.
Cash Resources:
There are available cash benefits, if you have no or very low income
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Families with children and some pregnant people who have very low or no income may be able to get TAFDC cash benefits. Apply for TAFDC online, or by calling or going to your local Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) office.
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Adults 65 or older, or people with disabilities who have extremely low or no income, may be able to get EAEDC cash benefits. Apply for EAEDC online, or by calling or going to your local DTA office.
Housing and Utility Resources:
There is funding available to help you stay in your home
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You may be eligible to receive help with current or past due rent, mortgage, and utilities. Reach out today by calling 2-1-1 or visiting www.Mass.gov/covidhousinghelp.
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Fuel assistance is available for renters or homeowners, using any kind of heat (oil, gas, electric, etc.).
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.toapply.org/MassLIHEAP