Where can I get help finding food?
Online Resources
Go to their website and click “get help” to use the food finder map, it has lists of pantries and meal sites with an online interactive map, you can search by location and by miles away. The bottom of the website also has PDFs of pantries listed by location and day and time of service.
413 cares is an online database that can help you find food resources including pantries and meal sites, as well as many other resources and services, you can search and sort by zip code https://www.buylocalfood.org/hip-map/
You still have access to your Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefit if you have any SNAP benefits on your card. Search for HIP vendors by Zip code at https://www.buylocalfood.org/
Phone resources
Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline: 1-800-645-8333
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm & Sat: 10am - 2pm
Call or text to receive information about food resources in your area or talk to a project bread counselor about programs and food assistance options
The Food bank of Western Massachusetts: 413-247-9738
They can help you find a food pantry near you and can help with your SNAP application
Updates on current situation Website: www.mass.gov/info-details/november-2025-snap-updates
DTA Assistance Line: 877-382-2363 DTA Connect: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/ and DTA Connect App
