Food Resources Outside Tufts

One of the advantages of being at Tufts is our placement in communities that care about and support their residents.  Students are welcome to consider contributing to and receiving from the many sources of support in our host communities. 

SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an initiative funded by the U.S. federal government which provides people who qualify with an EBT card which can be used at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and other locations to purchase food.  In Massachusetts, SNAP is administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance. 

In August 2022, Massachusetts expanded eligibility criteria and reduced paperwork requirements for college students to make it easier for students to get access to SNAP benefits. Students who find that financial aid package offered from Tufts and the other university resources described above, combined, do not meet their needs (for example, because they have dependents) are encouraged to review the SNAP eligibility criteria and apply for benefits if needed. 

Apply for SNAP benefits

Student members of Environmental Health League, a Tufts student organization, created a presentation for other students who are interested in SNAP benefits describing the qualification criteria and application process.  Check out their Spring 2022 presentation and contact them at envhealthleaguetufts@gmail.com with questions.

Resources Near the Medford/Somerville Campus

• Micro Pantry at Sanctuary United Church of Christ, 458 High Street, Medford 

• Havurat Shalom Little Free Pantry, 113 College Ave., Somerville 

• Community fridge and pantry at St. Clements Church (behind church) across from 29 Clements Rd, Medford 

• Food Resources in Medford 

• Somerville Office of Food Access and Healthy Communities 

• Somerville Food Security Coalition 

• Micro Pantry at the Curtis Tufts School (by the lot and the community garden in the back), 437 Main St., Medford 

• Micropantry at Hillside Community Church, 144 North St., Medford 

• Little Free Pantry, Somerville community path, south side of path. 

• Free Farmstand, 50 Cherry St., Somerville 

• Project SOUP, a food pantry and soup kitchen, 165 Broadway, Somerville 

Resources Near Fenway Campus

• Boston Mayor’s Office of Food Justice 

Let us know about updated resources! Please email us if you find additional resources that should be listed on this page.