Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline Provides Resources to Those in Need

Winter can be a budget-breaker. As the costs of food, heating, housing, and transportation continue to rise, residents are struggling to afford groceries. Individuals and families in need of immediate access to food resources should call Project Bread’s toll-free FoodSource Hotline: 1-800-645-8333.

The FoodSource Hotline offers assistance with screening and signing up Massachusetts residents for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), connecting callers to local resources, and helping locate and refer clients to emergency food programs, such as community meals, food pantries, and other federal programs such as WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). The Hotline currently serves as the resource recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for residents seeking help with food access.

Calls are taken Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Counselors can assist callers in more than 180 languages.

This nutrition resource is available to all Massachusetts residents. There are no household or income requirements. Calling into the Hotline will not impact immigration status. For more information, residents can visit Project Bread’s Food Resources pages, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Haitian Creole.