Food resources for older adults
We help older adults access quality food and nutrition education to live healthy, strong lives.
We provide group nutrition assessments, counseling and education. For assistance accessing these resources, call us at 617-635-4366 to speak to an Age Strong Advocate.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Age Strong Commission
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1 City Hall Square
Room 271Boston, MA 02201
Our meal options
Dining Sites
Seniors and their spouses can share a meal with others at more than 40 locations across the City. The suggested donation for these meals is $2. Call us at 617-635-4366 for a list of sites.
Home-Delivered Meals
This program delivers meals to people who cannot leave their homes because of illness, disability, or frailty, or who have significant difficulty preparing meals.
Call 617-292-6211 to find out if you’re eligible.
Resources we can connect you to
Brown Bag Program
Provides monthly supplemental groceries to seniors at locations around Boston.
FoodSource Hotline
Call 1-800-645-8333 to learn where the food resources are in your community. Senior callers are helped right away.
Fresh Truck
This weekly mobile market provides healthy food to areas underserved by grocers. Also accepts SNAP.
SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps)
Program helps millions of eligible, low-income families and individuals. We can assist with the application and recertification process.
Two-Dollar-A-Bag sites
Provides large bags of mixed fresh produce for a suggested donation of two dollars.
Food Pantries
Visit this map to find a food pantry in your community.
Our partners and grantees
Related City Departments
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Still have questions? Contact:
Age Strong Commission
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1 City Hall Square
Room 271Boston, MA 02201
