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Community resource that provides free, confidential, and multilingual information and referral services for food and other essentials during times of need.

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33 garden beds located at approximately 30 Strawberry Ave, Lynn MA 01904. Applications and fees to join Ames Community Garden should be mailed or submitted in person to Lynn Department of Public Works, attn: Ames Playground Community Garden, 250 Commercial St., Lynn MA 01905. Questions? Contact email: AmesPlaygroundCommunityGarden@gmail.com or phone Mary Gatlin at (781) 691-5246

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Through “wrapped around” multi-system services approach, the Basic Needs Department can provide one-time and ongoing relief assistance, crisis intervention, case management, self-sufficiency coaching, and other services needed in the communities. In addition, the department provides emergency support services, including food pantries, baby supplies, clothing and other necessities, and seasonal and holiday assistance for families who cannot afford a warm meal at Thanksgiving.

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As one of Massachusetts’ largest social service organizations, Catholic Charities of Boston serves our most vulnerable neighbors each year, regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or ethnicity. Catholic Charities has five hub locations in Dorchester, Lynn, Brockton, Lowell, and South Boston, with 23 program locations supporting families across Eastern Massachusetts. The agency’s four core services assist clients with Basic Needs, Family & Youth Services, Adult Education & Workforce Development, and Refugee & Immigrant Services. We help our clients move from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.

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Community garden with larger plots that cost $50. Contact Malik Tanveer or David Gass for more info.

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A small plot costs $25, a medium plot costs $50, and a large plot costs $75. They never want finances to be a hindrance and some people get plots for free in exchange for volunteer time. To learn more contact Tish Mukala at Tish@hclynn.co or call (781)469-5162

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Food Pantry

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Brown Bag Distribution: As a distribution site for the Greater Boston Food Bank’s Brown Bag Program, GLSS distributes a bag of shelf-stable groceries. *Note: (1) bag per household. The bag can weigh about 15 lbs. and can easily rip so bring a cart or reusable bags with handles. Historically, both shelf-stable and fresh groceries have been available,

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The program focuses on heart-healthy and bone-healthy nutrition strategies to improve wellness and prevent disease. This workshop is based on the USDA’s “MyPlate” program.

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An after school and summer club that teaches 9-12 year old youth how to prepare, cook, and eat healthy food. They teach group exercise, music and art, and help with homework.

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HIP puts money back on your EBT card (up to a monthly cap of $40 for families of 1-2, $60 for families of 3-5, or $80 for families of 6 or more) when you use SNAP to buy healthy, local fruits and vegetables from HIP farm vendors. Upon purchase, the money is immediately added back on the card. HIP incentives are available at: - Farmers markets (where some or all vendors may participate in HIP) - Farm stands - Mobile markets - Community supported agriculture (CSA) farm share programs Traditional grocery stores or convenience stores do not participate in HIP. Visit DTAFinder.com to search for HIP vendors near you.

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In partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, LEO provides a monthly supplemental food distribution for income eligible seniors age 60 and older. Applications must be submitted and approved prior to the distribution date. Qualified recipients receive a combination of dry goods as well as fresh produce. *Note: There is currently a waiting list and the program only serves Lynn residents (no longer serves surrounding towns).

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Farmer's Market in Lynn. The market features culturally relevant, seasonal produce and local honey All vendors accept SNAP. Seniors and WIC families may use Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons. Market produce is HIP eligible (meaning that families using SNAP will get between $40 and $80 of FREE produce, based on family size).

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A free, farmer's market style distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables at 73 Buffum St. Bring re-usable grocery bags or a cart to carry food. Pre-registration strongly encouraged. People can pre-register between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at either LCHC WIC Lynn (20 Central Ave.) or LCHC (269 Union St).

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The Food Project and Lynn Grows are hosting a farmer's market at the Lynn Common's. Cash, credit, WIC, and HIP accepted.

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Lynn Grows is a partnership between The Food Project (TFP), Lynn residents, and other stakeholders. They work on focus areas of: school food, affordability, access, food education, gardens and supporting local food businesses. See Facebook page for current events.

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Community gardens managed by LHAND that include gardens near: McGee House, Meadow Court, Curwin Circle, and Wall Plaza

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The Food Share Table at Lynn Nazarene Church supports people with food insecurities through a partnership with Mutual Aid Lynn and other agencies. They provide each family in need a Food Share Bag of their choice. Families needing food can choose between three bag options that best fit their tastes. Bags are packed with approx. 35-40 lbs. of dry and canned goods that can help provide meals for a few days time. Bags are designed to help in emergencies to supplement other food resources available in the city. They also have smaller bags that have food accessible to those experiencing homelessness. Most of their distribution of food is through other agencies within the city of Lynn. If an agency worker has clients who need food last minute, before the agency’s resources kick in, or as a supplement to what they receive elsewhere, they are happy to share from their Table.

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Lynn Public Schools will continue with the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) while participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for School Year 2021-22. What does this mean for you and your children who attend any Lynn Public School? Great news! All enrolled students are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge to your household each day of the 2021-22 school year. Your child (ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application. This means each student is eligible for ONE complete breakfast meal and ONE complete lunch meal at NO CHARGE. If your child wants to purchase a second entrée, a juice, milk or other ala carte items they will need to have money on their account or pay with cash. There will be no charging on accounts allowed for these items going forward.

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Currently offering a grab and go lunch program where they drop off a lunch to the trunk of your car because of COVID restrictions

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Orders are online only, no phone orders accepted. We distribute fresh, healthy, locally grown and produced food throughout Massachusetts. Order from us weekly for affordable, clean and contact-free delivery. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs provide SNAP customers with fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers. DTA, Project Bread and Mycoterra Farm work together to offer SNAP customers an easy way to pay for these fruits and vegetables, which are called Farm Shares. Participating in a Farm Share allows SNAP customers to get fresh produce, support local farmers and save money! Orders are open on line Sunday at noon through Saturday at midnight, for delivery the following week. Confirmed orders can still be adjusted throughout the open ordering period. Our drivers deliver your orders Wednesday through Friday, right to your doorstep, so you can enjoy contact-free, farm fresh food. We are accepting major credit cards and will offer COD for those with SNAP benefits. There is a monthly HIP-eligible share.

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Counselors can assist callers with Housing Support

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Mom’s Meals, a leading provider of home-delivered meals nationwide, offers the food you need to stay healthy. They offer menus tailored to meet the needs of each individual they serve, including by addressing common medical conditions, Consumers can choose each meal from a broad menu of nutritious and tasty options, and have the fully-cooked, ready-to-heat meals delivered to your door.

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My Brother’s Table has been able to provide meals and a wide range of other services to those in need in our community. In addition to serving meals 7 days a week MBT provides meals to homebound individuals, participates in a family dinner program, provides meals to at risk-seniors, and hosts a free weekly medical clinic. Main Program -There is currently no eating in the dining room so ALL meals are to-go meals. People are welcome to pick up meals for family/friends/neighbors who may be in need. Lunch meals are available from 12-4pm (sandwiches and soup) and hot dinners are available from 4-6pm. People are welcome to pick up additional meals to eat later. Hot dinner meals are available when we are open on the weekends. Joe's Meals -A free dinner shuttle delivering food to an average of 25 critically ill individuals and families each week. Each week, 7 frozen prepared dinners and a week’s worth of easy to prepare or heat-and-eat meals and other staples are delivered to Lynn residents who are home-bound. These people have been referred by medical providers because they are too ill to come to My Brother’s Table, do not qualify for other nutrition programs, and are too young for Meal on Wheels. Meals for New Americans -Each week, My Brother’s Table supplies pantry staples and other foods to Lynn families participating in citizenship education. Meals for Respite Care -My Brother’s Table provides prepared meals and heat-and-eat meals for the patients in the Lynn Recuperative Care Center. Guests can stay at the Center while preparing for surgery or recuperating from illness or injury. CFFS/JRI -My Brother’s Table collaborates with staff and volunteers from Children’s Friend & Family Services to provide meals and nutritious snacks weekly for 70 families. These families have children who are coping with mental and other health issues and getting out to the Table isn’t easy for them. Our partnership with the CFFS program allows My Brother’s Table to reach new families, assist them with food, and acquaint them with the Table’s services.

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Congregate lunch site for seniors offering in-person lunch.

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A small plot costs $25, a medium plot costs $50, and a large plot costs $75. They never want finances to be a hindrance and some people get plots for free in exchange for volunteer time. To learn more contact Tish Mukala at Tish@hclynn.co or call (781)469-5162

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Provides reimbursement on food receipts once consumers are enrolled in classes. Citizen and English Language classes as well as employment services are offered.

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Grocery delivery for Lynn residents who are food insufficient, unable to leave their home and/or access food pantries. Deliveries are once a month. If you would like to sign up or get more information, please call or send an email.

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Mobile food pantry for students, faculty and staff. To register, email Amanda Dooling at adooling@northshore.edu. Please bring reusable grocery bags or a cart.

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The cafe offers bagels and cream cheese to folks in need. An email to cafe@onemightymill.com is required one day in advance for a small order. For a larger order, they need a few day's notice. Orders can be picked up at the cafe.

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The Phoenix Food Hub serves people of all ages in and around the Lynn area—a one-stop shop near Central Square where individuals and families at risk of nutrition insufficiency can access a variety of resources to help them better manage their overall health and well-being.

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Project Bread counselors can assist callers with SNAP (information, eligibility screening, and over-the-phone application assistance), finding free meals for kids and school meal sites, summer meal sites, local food pantries, meal programs, and more. 

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Food pantry

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Congregate lunch for seniors offered Mon-Fri at 11:30

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Food pantry

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The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs. Distributed in July.

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It is like a debit card (EBT card) for food purchases and can be used at all grocery stores, farmers markets and many bodegas. Vendors cannot ask for identification, so can be used by a family member. Parents may apply on behalf of resident children even if they are not legal themselves.

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Food pantry that offers a bag of food, including perishables and non-perishables. As of Feb 2022, due to COVID restrictions, the pantry is taking place outside.

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The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federal nutrition program that serves free meals to kids and teens 18 and under during the summertime. The program is designed to replace the nutrition that would normally come from school meals during the academic year. To find a site near you, visit https://meals4kids.org/find-summer-meal-site in springtime when summer locations are posted to the webpage, or call Project Bread.

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Congregate lunch program for seniors. Must call to reserve a spot because of COVID restrictions on capacity.

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The Food Project supports initiatives related to urban agriculture and community gardens, youth programs and increasing food access to underserved communities. They help organize The Lynn Farmer’s Markets, which run in both the summer and winter. Update 4/2/2024: Not offering online pre-ordering this year due to circumstances at the Lincoln Farm. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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20 garden beds located at approximately 57 Warren Street, Lynn MA 01905. Applications and fees to join Warren Park Community Garden should be mailed or submitted in person to Lynn Department of Public Works, attn: Warren Park Community Garden, 250 Commercial St., Lynn MA 01905. Contact email: WarrenParkCommunityGarden@gmail.com or phone Mary Gatlin at (781) 691-5246. See City of Lynn webpage for current info.

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Food pantry with pre-packed bags of food.

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Provides health screening and information, access to healthy foods and referrals to other agencies. For pregnant women, infants and children under 5 as well as parents of children under 5. Those that qualify for TAFDC, SNAP or Medicaid automatically qualify for WIC. Undocumented immigrants may also qualify. They also hand out coupons to be used at farmers markets starting in July and going through October.

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