| [ | |
| { | |
| "id": "imm-gbls", | |
| "type": "immigration", | |
| "name": "Greater Boston Legal Services — Immigration & advocacy (civil legal aid)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3642, "lon": -71.0615 }, | |
| "address": "197 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114", | |
| "hours": "Call or use online intake; hours vary by team. Not walk-in legal advice for every issue.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "ht", "zh", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Low-income Greater Boston residents; intake decides if GBLS can represent you. Immigration services depend on funding and case type.", | |
| "services": ["legal aid", "asylum", "immigration screening", "housing & benefits crossover cases"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Greater Boston Legal Services (nonprofit).", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.gbls.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "imm-vlp", | |
| "type": "immigration", | |
| "name": "Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) — legal help & clinics", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3578, "lon": -71.0618 }, | |
| "address": "Boston Bar Association area programs; main contact via VLP website", | |
| "hours": "Clinics and intake by appointment; see vlpnet.org or call 617-603-1700.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Income limits may apply; immigration clinics are scheduled. Screening required.", | |
| "services": ["legal aid", "immigration clinics", "family law", "housing referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.vlpnet.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "imm-ccab", | |
| "type": "immigration", | |
| "name": "Catholic Charities Boston — Refugee & immigrant services (incl. legal)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3369, "lon": -71.0735 }, | |
| "address": "275 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 (Labouré Center hub; other sites citywide)", | |
| "hours": "By appointment; call main line for refugee/immigration services routing.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "ht", "pt", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Varies by program; some legal services are sliding scale. Staff explain options at intake.", | |
| "services": ["immigration legal services", "refugee resettlement", "ESOL", "basic needs referrals"], | |
| "cost": "sliding scale", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Catholic Charities Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.ccab.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "imm-mira", | |
| "type": "immigration", | |
| "name": "MIRA Coalition — immigrant rights, helpline info & referrals", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3589, "lon": -71.0525 }, | |
| "address": "One State St, Suite 1250, Boston, MA 02109", | |
| "hours": "Office and campaign hours vary; see site for immigration helpline and resources.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Advocacy organization; not a law firm. Can refer to legal and community resources.", | |
| "services": ["know-your-rights", "policy help", "referrals to legal aid", "MACI / counsel initiative info"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.miracoalition.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "imm-pair", | |
| "type": "immigration", | |
| "name": "PAIR Project — free legal services for asylum seekers & detained immigrants", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3639, "lon": -71.054 }, | |
| "address": "98 N Washington St, Suite 106, Boston, MA 02114", | |
| "hours": "Monday–Friday; call 617-742-9296 or use website contact for intake.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh", "fr"], | |
| "eligibility": "Focus on indigent asylum seekers and detained immigrants; intake and prioritization apply.", | |
| "services": ["asylum representation", "detention program", "know-your-rights", "family immigration referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "PAIR Project (501(c)(3)).", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://pairproject.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "imm-iine", | |
| "type": "immigration", | |
| "name": "International Institute of New England (IINE) — Boston", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3525, "lon": -71.0658 }, | |
| "address": "2 Boylston St, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116", | |
| "hours": "Monday–Friday; call 617-695-9990 or use contact form on site.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh", "ar", "fr"], | |
| "eligibility": "Refugees, asylees, and immigrants in Greater Boston; pathways to citizenship and employment programs have separate enrollment.", | |
| "services": ["refugee resettlement", "ESOL", "employment", "immigration legal services", "case management"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "International Institute of New England.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.iine.org/contact-us/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "ben-dta-downtown", | |
| "type": "benefits", | |
| "name": "DTA Boston Transitional Assistance (SNAP / TAFDC / EAEDC)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3289, "lon": -71.0812 }, | |
| "address": "1010 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Check Mass.gov / DTA Connect for lobby hours, holidays, and appointment options.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "SNAP and cash programs have income, household, and immigration-category rules—DTA decides. Bring ID and income proof if you have them.", | |
| "services": ["SNAP", "cash assistance", "EAEDC", "employment programs"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "ben-wic-bphc", | |
| "type": "benefits", | |
| "name": "Boston Public Health Commission — WIC", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3299, "lon": -71.0832 }, | |
| "address": "Multiple Boston neighborhood sites—call for nearest location", | |
| "hours": "Site hours vary; phone first.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "ht", "pt", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Pregnant/postpartum people and children under 5 who meet income and nutrition-risk rules.", | |
| "services": ["WIC", "nutrition", "breastfeeding support", "referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "0-5", | |
| "source": "Boston Public Health Commission WIC clinics (apply and eligibility via Massachusetts WIC).", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-women-infants-children-wic-nutrition-program" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "ben-masshealth-help", | |
| "type": "benefits", | |
| "name": "MassHealth — enrollment help (phone & online)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3584, "lon": -71.0598 }, | |
| "address": "Massachusetts-wide; Boston residents use same statewide numbers and DTA/MassHealth partners.", | |
| "hours": "MassHealth Customer Service hours posted on Mass.gov.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Depends on income, age, disability, pregnancy, and immigration category—some immigrants qualify.", | |
| "services": ["MassHealth", "ConnectorCare info"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Commonwealth of Massachusetts.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/masshealth" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-gbfb-locator", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Greater Boston Food Bank — find a pantry or meal program (by ZIP)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3338, "lon": -71.0325 }, | |
| "address": "70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02125 (warehouse; use website locator for pantries near you)", | |
| "hours": "Partner agencies set their own hours—use gbfb.org/need-food and call each pantry ahead to confirm hours.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Most pantries serve residents of their area; eligibility questions are answered at each site.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry locator", "community meals", "SNAP outreach"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "The Greater Boston Food Bank.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.gbfb.org/need-food" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-projectbread", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Project Bread — FoodSource Hotline (SNAP & food help statewide)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3753, "lon": -71.0396 }, | |
| "address": "Call/text from anywhere in MA; counselors also listed on Project Bread site.", | |
| "hours": "Call or text 1-800-645-8333. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (confirm on projectbread.org).", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh", "180 languages by phone"], | |
| "eligibility": "Any Massachusetts resident; free and confidential. Good first step if your income or household size changed and you may qualify for SNAP.", | |
| "services": ["SNAP application help", "SNAP eligibility screening", "food pantry referrals", "school meals info", "Summer Eats"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Project Bread.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.projectbread.org/foodsource-hotline" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-boston-ofj", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "City of Boston — Office of Food Justice (food resource maps & programs)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3594, "lon": -71.058 }, | |
| "address": "Mayor's Office of Food Justice, 26 Court St, Floor 2, Boston, MA 02108", | |
| "hours": "Office: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Phone 617-635-3717 or email food@boston.gov for food access questions. Food resource maps: see Food Justice website.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "City resources and links to pantries, markets, and summer meals—see Food Resources page.", | |
| "services": ["food resource maps", "farmers markets", "Summer Eats", "Double Up Food Bucks info", "boston.gov/food hub"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/food-justice/food-resources" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-boston-gov-food", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "City of Boston — Find fresh, affordable food (boston.gov/food)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3594, "lon": -71.058 }, | |
| "address": "Mayor's Office of Food Justice, 26 Court St, Floor 2, Boston, MA 02108 (office); programs citywide", | |
| "hours": "Start at boston.gov/food for food justice programs, Double Up, Summer Eats, farmers markets, and links to more resources.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Any Boston resident looking for food access information.", | |
| "services": ["food access portal", "Double Up Food Bucks", "farmers markets", "Summer Eats"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston — Office of Food Justice.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/food" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-boston-double-up", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Boston Double Up Food Bucks — 50% off produce with SNAP (select stores)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.328, "lon": -71.084 }, | |
| "address": "Participating grocery stores in Roxbury, Dorchester, East Boston, and more—see city list (not one single address).", | |
| "hours": "Use SNAP/EBT at enrolled stores; save up to about $20/day on eligible fresh fruits and vegetables (program rules on site).", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "SNAP/EBT shoppers at participating Boston Double Up retailers.", | |
| "services": ["Double Up Food Bucks", "SNAP", "produce discount"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/food-justice/boston-double-food-bucks" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-mass-hip", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) — extra buying power for SNAP at farm vendors", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3582, "lon": -71.0565 }, | |
| "address": "Use your EBT card at participating HIP farm vendors (farmers markets, farm stands, CSAs)—locations statewide", | |
| "hours": "Benefit timing and monthly caps follow Mass DTA rules; see mass.gov/HIP for markets and program details.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "SNAP households enrolled in Massachusetts HIP rules.", | |
| "services": ["HIP", "SNAP", "farmers markets"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/info-details/healthy-incentives-program-hip" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-fresh-truck", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Fresh Truck — mobile markets with affordable produce (Greater Boston)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.351, "lon": -71.064 }, | |
| "address": "Mobile stops across Greater Boston—see freshtruck.org schedule (no fixed public counter address).", | |
| "hours": "Year-round stops; schedules on freshtruck.org. Accepts EBT/SNAP, HIP, cash, credit/debit, Apple Pay, OTC networks (confirm on site).", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Open to the public; payment types listed on Fresh Truck site.", | |
| "services": ["mobile market", "produce", "SNAP/EBT", "HIP"], | |
| "cost": "low cost", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Fresh Truck.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.freshtruck.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-nfac-vitalcxns", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "NFAC — Food Resource Guide (Boston pantries, Fresh Truck, ABCD pop-ups)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.333, "lon": -71.083 }, | |
| "address": "Online guide; programs and pop-ups change—check vitalcxns.org/food before you go.", | |
| "hours": "Web guide updated regularly; call sites listed in the guide to confirm hours.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Anyone seeking current Boston-area food resources.", | |
| "services": ["food resource guide", "pantry listings", "mobile markets"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Neighborhood Food Action Collaborative (Vital Cxns).", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://vitalcxns.org/food" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-haymarket", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Haymarket — discounted produce & seafood (cash vendors)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3618, "lon": -71.0578 }, | |
| "address": "Blackstone St (off Hanover St), downtown Boston, MA 02109", | |
| "hours": "Year-round: typically Friday & Saturday, about 4 a.m.–7 p.m. Bring cash; confirm on haymarketboston.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Open public market; vendor pricing and selection vary.", | |
| "services": ["produce", "seafood", "outdoor market"], | |
| "cost": "low cost", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Haymarket vendors association.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.haymarketboston.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-ymca-mobile-market", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "YMCA of Greater Boston — Mobile Market (free produce & shelf-stable)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.342, "lon": -71.086 }, | |
| "address": "Rotating sites across Greater Boston—see ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket for this week's stops.", | |
| "hours": "Schedule varies by neighborhood; all are welcome per YMCA materials—confirm times on site.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Open community distribution; rules at each stop.", | |
| "services": ["free produce", "shelf-stable groceries", "mobile pantry"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "YMCA of Greater Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-jp-centre-hub", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "JP Centre / The Centre — food justice storefront (affordable & free groceries)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3085, "lon": -71.1153 }, | |
| "address": "Centre Street corridor, Jamaica Plain—see thecentrejp.org/food-justice for storefront address and hours.", | |
| "hours": "Storefront hours and programs on thecentrejp.org/food-justice (confirm before visiting).", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Programs may have income or neighborhood rules—check site.", | |
| "services": ["affordable groceries", "food justice programs", "community food hub"], | |
| "cost": "free or low cost", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "The Centre / JP Centre.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://thecentrejp.org/food-justice" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-community-servings", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Community Servings — medically tailored meals (critical/chronic illness)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3158, "lon": -71.103 }, | |
| "address": "179 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130", | |
| "hours": "Apply by phone or through health care referral—see Meal Delivery page.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Clients living with severe critical/chronic illness who meet program criteria; not a general food pantry.", | |
| "services": ["home-delivered meals", "nutrition counseling", "family meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community Servings.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.servings.org/meal-delivery/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-pine", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Pine Street Inn Men's Inn — overnight shelter (men)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.347, "lon": -71.0645 }, | |
| "address": "444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Overnight shelter (men). Phone 617-892-9207. Housing & other services: 617-892-9228. See pinestreetinn.org for intake and other Pine Street locations.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults experiencing homelessness; coordinated entry and bed availability apply.", | |
| "services": ["emergency shelter", "meals", "housing with support", "workforce programs"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Pine Street Inn.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.pinestreetinn.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-stfrancis", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "St. Francis House — day shelter, meals, clothing, showers, mail & ID", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3521, "lon": -71.0656 }, | |
| "address": "39 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116", | |
| "hours": "365 days/year daytime programs. Main phone 617-542-4211. Check stfrancishouse.org for line times and services.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults in need of daytime refuge; clothing and basic services per program rules.", | |
| "services": ["day shelter", "meals", "free clothing", "showers", "mail", "ID clinic referrals", "workforce & housing"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "St. Francis House.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.stfrancishouse.org/day-shelter/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-rosies", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Rosie's Place — shelter, meals, food pantry, clothing & advocacy (women)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3375, "lon": -71.0785 }, | |
| "address": "889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-442-9322. See rosiesplace.org “How we help” for shelter, pantry, and day program hours.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Poor and homeless women; programs may require intake.", | |
| "services": ["overnight shelter", "meals", "food pantry", "clothing", "legal & advocacy", "ESOL"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Rosie's Place.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.rosiesplace.org/how-we-help/find-help" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-woods-mullen", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Woods-Mullen Shelter — overnight shelter (women)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3369, "lon": -71.0838 }, | |
| "address": "794 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Overnight shelter (women). Phone 617-534-7100. Listed on City of Boston homeless services page.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Women needing emergency shelter. Phone 617-534-7100 for information.", | |
| "services": ["overnight shelter"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston / BPHC shelter listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-southampton", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Southampton Street Shelter — overnight shelter (men)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3421, "lon": -71.0698 }, | |
| "address": "112 Southampton St, Boston, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Overnight shelter (men). Phone 617-534-4440. Confirm access with City/BPHC listing.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Men needing emergency shelter; city directs no referral for basic overnight access—confirm by phone.", | |
| "services": ["overnight shelter"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-mass-family-shelter", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Massachusetts Emergency Assistance (EA) — family shelter application line", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3582, "lon": -71.0565 }, | |
| "address": "Statewide hotline; office processing is through Massachusetts DHCD", | |
| "hours": "Apply for family shelter: call 866-584-0653 and speak with a Homeless Coordinator (statewide EA intake). Hours on Mass.gov.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Families with children and pregnant women who meet EA rules; centralized intake.", | |
| "services": ["emergency family shelter intake", "placement"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Commonwealth of Massachusetts.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/how-to/find-emergency-family-shelter" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-housing-stability", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Boston Office of Housing Stability — tenant crisis & housing help", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3597, "lon": -71.0589 }, | |
| "address": "2 Center Plaza, 7th floor, Boston, MA 02108", | |
| "hours": "Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Phone 617-635-4200. Email housingstability@boston.gov. Helps with eviction, fire, disaster, condemnation—not overnight shelter placement.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Boston tenants at risk of homelessness; not a shelter bed assignment line—referrals and resources.", | |
| "services": ["housing crisis counseling", "referrals", "RAFT info"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/neighborhood-development/office-housing-stability" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-cradles", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Cradles to Crayons Boston — free clothing & essentials for children (via partners)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3289, "lon": -71.0886 }, | |
| "address": "The Giving Factory, 155 John Eliot Sq, Roxbury, MA 02119 (volunteer hub; families usually receive items through partner agencies)", | |
| "hours": "Families: request essentials through schools/social workers listed on site; Giving Factory for volunteers by schedule.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Children birth through age 12 in need; distribution is often through partner organizations—read “Get Help” on site.", | |
| "services": ["clothing", "shoes", "coats", "school supplies", "diapers"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "0-12", | |
| "source": "Cradles to Crayons.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-womens-lunch", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Women's Lunch Place — meals, clothing, showers & day programs (women)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.351, "lon": -71.0785 }, | |
| "address": "67 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116", | |
| "hours": "Breakfast and lunch programs. Phone 617-267-0200. Check womenslunchplace.org for daily schedule.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Women experiencing poverty or homelessness; respectful community space.", | |
| "services": ["meals", "clothing", "showers", "laundry", "advocacy", "housing & job support"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Women's Lunch Place.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://womenslunchplace.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-boston-headstart", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Boston Head Start / Early Head Start", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3188, "lon": -71.0844 }, | |
| "address": "Multiple Boston locations; apply through City portal", | |
| "hours": "Program-dependent; apply online or by phone.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "ht", "pt", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Low-income families; age and residency rules—application determines eligibility.", | |
| "services": ["childcare", "early education", "family support"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "0-5", | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/early-childhood" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-crisis-shelter", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "City of Boston — services for people experiencing homelessness", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3589, "lon": -71.056 }, | |
| "address": "Overnight shelters and day programs across Boston (see official list)", | |
| "hours": "Shelters: many 24/7; day programs vary.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Varies by shelter (single adults, women, youth, veterans, families). Family EA shelter: call state line 866-584-0653.", | |
| "services": ["shelter list", "day centers", "meals", "family shelter intake phone"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-bcyf", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3331, "lon": -71.1097 }, | |
| "address": "Multiple community centers citywide", | |
| "hours": "Varies by center; see BCYF directory.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Many programs for Boston youth and families; fees may be low or free.", | |
| "services": ["after-school", "youth programs", "recreation", "referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "5-18", | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-centers-youth-families" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-bhchp", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program — medical care", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3365, "lon": -71.073 }, | |
| "address": "Jean Yawkey Place, 780 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Jean Yawkey Place clinic: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (confirm on bhchp.org). Phone 857-654-1600.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Primarily for people experiencing homelessness or in BHCHP partner programs; not a substitute for MassHealth primary care for everyone.", | |
| "services": ["medical clinic", "behavioral health", "addiction treatment", "street outreach"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.bhchp.org/patients" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-familyaid", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "FamilyAid Boston — family homelessness prevention & programs", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3012, "lon": -71.1045 }, | |
| "address": "3815 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130", | |
| "hours": "Monday–Friday; call 617-542-7286 or see site.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Families at risk of or experiencing homelessness; programs have intake criteria.", | |
| "services": ["prevention", "shelter diversion", "housing search support"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "FamilyAid Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://familyaidboston.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-pine-yawkey", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Pine Street Inn Yawkey House — overnight shelter (women)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3434, "lon": -71.0636 }, | |
| "address": "363 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Overnight shelter (women). Phone 617-892-9321. See pinestreetinn.org for intake.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adult women per Pine Street Inn program rules; bed availability varies.", | |
| "services": ["overnight shelter"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston / Pine Street Inn listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-pine-shattuck", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Pine Street Inn Shattuck Shelter — overnight shelter (men)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.299, "lon": -71.1039 }, | |
| "address": "170 Morton St, Boston, MA 02130", | |
| "hours": "Overnight shelter (men). Phone 617-892-7917. See pinestreetinn.org for intake.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adult men per Pine Street Inn program rules; bed availability varies.", | |
| "services": ["overnight shelter"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston / Pine Street Inn listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-boston-night-center", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Boston Night Center — overnight drop-in (men and women; no beds)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3612, "lon": -71.0598 }, | |
| "address": "31 Bowker St, Boston, MA 02114", | |
| "hours": "Typically 8:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m.; confirm with program. Phone 857-296-0332. No beds—drop-in overnight refuge.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults; rules on site—confirm before visiting.", | |
| "services": ["overnight drop-in shelter", "warm space"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-nechv", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "New England Center and Home for Veterans — overnight shelter (veterans)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.359, "lon": -71.0575 }, | |
| "address": "17 Court St, Boston, MA 02108", | |
| "hours": "Shelter and services for veterans. Phone 617-371-1800. See nechv.org for intake and programs.", | |
| "languages": ["en"], | |
| "eligibility": "Veterans; program-specific intake.", | |
| "services": ["overnight shelter", "meals", "housing", "veteran services"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "NECHV.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.nechv.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-bridge-otw-shelter", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Bridge Over Troubled Waters — overnight shelter (ages 14–24)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3577, "lon": -71.0615 }, | |
| "address": "47 West St, Boston, MA 02111", | |
| "hours": "Youth shelter; phone 617-423-9575. See bridgeotw.org for access and hours.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Youth and young adults ages 14–24 per Bridge program rules.", | |
| "services": ["overnight shelter", "youth services"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "14-24", | |
| "source": "Bridge Over Troubled Waters.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.bridgeotw.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-y2y", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Y2Y Harvard Square — overnight shelter (ages 18–24)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.375, "lon": -71.1167 }, | |
| "address": "1 Church St (middle entrance), Cambridge, MA 02138", | |
| "hours": "Overnight shelter for young adults. Phone 617-864-0795. See y2yharvardsquare.org for guest access.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Young adults ages 18–24; guest agreement and availability apply.", | |
| "services": ["overnight shelter", "youth services"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "18-24", | |
| "source": "Y2Y Harvard Square.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.y2yharvardsquare.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-whittier-day", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Day Engagement Center at Whittier", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3334, "lon": -71.089 }, | |
| "address": "1290 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02120", | |
| "hours": "Day center: Mon & Sat 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Phone (617) 858-2460. Confirm with BPHC/City listing.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults seeking daytime engagement; rules on site.", | |
| "services": ["day center"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-boston-living-center", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "The Boston Living Center — day center (people living with HIV)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3465, "lon": -71.0745 }, | |
| "address": "29 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116", | |
| "hours": "Mon 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Tue–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Phone 617-236-1012. See blc.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Primarily for people living with HIV; membership and programs per BLC.", | |
| "services": ["day center", "wellness", "peer support", "meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Boston Living Center.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.blc.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-boston-warm-emmanuel", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Boston Warm Day Center — Emmanuel Church (winter)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3517, "lon": -71.0738 }, | |
| "address": "15 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116", | |
| "hours": "Typically Mon & Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Sept–May; meals and day center. Confirm current season/hours with Boston Warm or City listing.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Open community space per host rules.", | |
| "services": ["day center", "meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-boston-warm-oldsouth", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Boston Warm Day Center — Old South Church (summer)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.347, "lon": -71.076 }, | |
| "address": "645 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116", | |
| "hours": "Typically Thu 9 a.m.–2 p.m., June–Aug; meals and day center. Confirm with Boston Warm or City listing.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Open community space per host rules.", | |
| "services": ["day center", "meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-cardinal-medeiros", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Cardinal Medeiros Center — day shelter & meals", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.336, "lon": -71.082 }, | |
| "address": "1960 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Day shelter and meals, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. daily (closed holidays). Phone 617-619-6960. Confirm with provider.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults seeking day shelter; rules on site.", | |
| "services": ["day shelter", "meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-bridge-otw-day", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Bridge Over Troubled Waters — drop-in day center (ages 14–24)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3577, "lon": -71.0615 }, | |
| "address": "47 West St, Boston, MA 02111", | |
| "hours": "Drop-in with meals, shower, lockers, laundry, case management. Phone 617-423-9575. See bridgeotw.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Youth ages 14–24.", | |
| "services": ["day center", "meals", "showers", "lockers", "laundry", "case management"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "14-24", | |
| "source": "Bridge Over Troubled Waters.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.bridgeotw.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-outreach-bpd", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Boston Police — Street Outreach", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3603, "lon": -71.0579 }, | |
| "address": "Citywide outreach (call for information)", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-343-6478. Not a shelter—street outreach and referrals.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Anyone needing outreach connection in Boston.", | |
| "services": ["street outreach", "referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-homeless" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-outreach-dmh", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "DMH Homeless Outreach Team", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3582, "lon": -71.0565 }, | |
| "address": "Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (statewide/regional routing)", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-626-8610. Mental health outreach—not a shelter bed line.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "People experiencing homelessness with mental health needs; triage by DMH.", | |
| "services": ["outreach", "behavioral health referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Commonwealth of Massachusetts.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-mental-health" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-outreach-pine-day", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Pine Street Inn — daytime outreach line", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.347, "lon": -71.0645 }, | |
| "address": "444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 (main campus)", | |
| "hours": "Daytime phone 617-892-7961. For shelter access and services, see pinestreetinn.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults seeking help from Pine Street Inn.", | |
| "services": ["outreach", "shelter referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Pine Street Inn / City listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.pinestreetinn.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "sh-outreach-pine-night", | |
| "type": "shelter", | |
| "name": "Pine Street Inn — nighttime phone line", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.347, "lon": -71.0645 }, | |
| "address": "444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 (main campus)", | |
| "hours": "Nighttime toll-free 866-633-0170. For shelter access, see pinestreetinn.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults seeking help from Pine Street Inn after hours.", | |
| "services": ["crisis phone", "shelter info"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Pine Street Inn / City listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.pinestreetinn.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "ben-metrolist", | |
| "type": "benefits", | |
| "name": "Metrolist — affordable & income-restricted housing opportunities", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3603, "lon": -71.0579 }, | |
| "address": "City of Boston housing lottery & Metrolist info (see website)", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-635-4200. Email metrolist@boston.gov. Listings and lotteries: metrolist.net.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Income-qualified applicants for affordable housing in Boston and nearby communities.", | |
| "services": ["housing lottery info", "affordable housing listings"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.metrolist.net/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "ben-homestart", | |
| "type": "benefits", | |
| "name": "HomeStart — housing search help", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3527, "lon": -71.0609 }, | |
| "address": "105 Chauncy St, Suite 502, Boston, MA 02111 (photo ID at front desk; shelter IDs accepted)", | |
| "hours": "Call 617-542-0338; hours on homestart.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "People seeking stable housing; intake per program.", | |
| "services": ["housing search support", "case management"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "HomeStart.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.homestart.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-safelink-dv", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "SafeLink — Massachusetts domestic violence hotline", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3582, "lon": -71.0565 }, | |
| "address": "24/7 statewide toll-free hotline", | |
| "hours": "24/7. Call or text 877-785-2020. For Casa Myrna services, see casamyrna.org (same hotline often listed for referrals).", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh", "180 languages by phone"], | |
| "eligibility": "Survivors of domestic violence and those supporting them.", | |
| "services": ["crisis line", "safety planning", "referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Jane Doe Inc. / SafeLink.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.janedoe.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-casa-myrna", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Casa Myrna — services for survivors of domestic violence", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.347, "lon": -71.064 }, | |
| "address": "Program sites and safe shelter locations (contact via hotline or website)", | |
| "hours": "24/7 hotline 877-785-2020. Programs and shelter access through Casa Myrna—see casamyrna.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Survivors of domestic violence; intake applies.", | |
| "services": ["shelter", "legal advocacy", "counseling", "referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.casamyrna.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-manna", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "MANNA — faith community meetings for people experiencing homelessness", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3575, "lon": -71.0621 }, | |
| "address": "The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-482-5800. Meeting schedule on mannaofboston.org or host church.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Open community support meetings.", | |
| "services": ["peer support", "faith community"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "MANNA.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mannaofboston.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "ben-project-place", | |
| "type": "benefits", | |
| "name": "Project Place — case management, career services & workforce development", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.344, "lon": -71.064 }, | |
| "address": "1145 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-542-3740. Programs on projectplace.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults seeking employment and stability; intake per program.", | |
| "services": ["case management", "job training", "workforce development"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Project Place.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.projectplace.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-boston-veterans-services", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "City of Boston Veterans' Services", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3619, "lon": -71.0545 }, | |
| "address": "43 Hawkins St, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02114", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-241-8387. Email veterans@boston.gov. See boston.gov veterans page.", | |
| "languages": ["en"], | |
| "eligibility": "Boston veterans and families seeking municipal veteran services.", | |
| "services": ["benefits navigation", "resource referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Boston.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.boston.gov/departments/veterans-services" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-va-boston", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Boston regional office", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3317, "lon": -71.1098 }, | |
| "address": "150 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-232-9500. Hours and appointments on va.gov.", | |
| "languages": ["en"], | |
| "eligibility": "Veterans; services depend on VA enrollment and eligibility.", | |
| "services": ["VA benefits", "health referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-bps-hern", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Boston Public Schools — Homeless Education Resource Network liaison", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3439, "lon": -71.0572 }, | |
| "address": "BPS; contact via liaison (see bostonpublicschools.org homeless education)", | |
| "hours": "Contact Isatu Mansaray: 617-635-8037, imansaray@bostonpublicschools.org. Rights and support for students in temporary housing.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "BPS students and families experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.", | |
| "services": ["McKinney-Vento rights", "school stability", "referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "5-22", | |
| "source": "Boston Public Schools.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/7846" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-bps-reengagement", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Boston Public Schools — Re-Engagement Center", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3289, "lon": -71.0856 }, | |
| "address": "Madison Park Complex, Building 1, 55 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02120", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-635-2273. Support to re-enter school, earn credit, and work toward a diploma.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "BPS students and youth seeking re-engagement; confirm enrollment rules.", | |
| "services": ["education support", "credit recovery", "diploma pathway"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "14-22", | |
| "source": "Boston Public Schools.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-home-little-wanderers", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "The Home for Little Wanderers — housing & services for families and youth", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3519, "lon": -71.1463 }, | |
| "address": "10 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135", | |
| "hours": "888-468-6463 (888-HOME-321) or 617-267-3700. Programs on thehome.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Families and youth per program intake.", | |
| "services": ["housing", "behavioral health", "family support"], | |
| "cost": "sliding scale", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "0-22", | |
| "source": "The Home for Little Wanderers.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.thehome.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-roca", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Roca — young adults with justice system involvement (ages 18–24)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3918, "lon": -71.0328 }, | |
| "address": "101 Park St, Chelsea, MA 02150", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-889-5210. Programs on roca.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Young people 18–24 with criminal justice history; Roca model and intake apply.", | |
| "services": ["youth development", "workforce", "behavioral health", "housing stability support"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "18-24", | |
| "source": "Roca, Inc.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.roca.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-more-than-words", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "More Than Words — youth-led employment & development (ages 16–24)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3439, "lon": -71.0572 }, | |
| "address": "242 East Berkeley St, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02118 (also 56 Felton St, Waltham)", | |
| "hours": "Phone 781-788-0035. morethanwords.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Youth 16–24 in foster care, court-involved, or out of school/work; application required.", | |
| "services": ["youth employment", "bookselling social enterprise", "life skills"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "16-24", | |
| "source": "More Than Words.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.morethanwords.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-bagly", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "BAGLY — Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (drop-in community center)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3588, "lon": -71.0578 }, | |
| "address": "28 Court Sq, Boston, MA 02108", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-227-4313; info@bagly.org. Drop-in space with free Wi‑Fi, food, lockers, and programs—see bagly.org for hours.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "LGBTQ+ youth and young adults seeking a safe community space; age ranges vary by program (often roughly teens through mid‑20s)—confirm on bagly.org.", | |
| "services": ["drop-in center", "food", "Wi-Fi", "lockers", "youth programs", "social support", "advocacy"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "BAGLY.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.bagly.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-boston-casa", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Boston CASA — court-appointed special advocates", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3612, "lon": -71.0556 }, | |
| "address": "85 Merrimac St, Boston, MA 02114", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-780-4055. bostoncasa.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Court-involved children in Suffolk County who have experienced abuse or neglect (program-driven).", | |
| "services": ["CASA volunteers", "child advocacy"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "0-18", | |
| "source": "Boston CASA.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.bostoncasa.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-breaktime", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Breaktime — young adult homelessness & employment", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3555, "lon": -71.058 }, | |
| "address": "63 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02201", | |
| "hours": "Phone 617-286-6047. breaktime.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Young adults experiencing housing instability; application and program fit apply.", | |
| "services": ["transitional employment", "financial empowerment", "housing support"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "18-24", | |
| "source": "Breaktime.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.breaktime.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-abcd-network", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "ABCD — Food Access Centers & neighborhood food help (Metro North / Greater Boston)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.328, "lon": -71.084 }, | |
| "address": "Multiple Food Access Center sites; call or use bostonabcd.org to find the nearest location", | |
| "hours": "If you’re in dire need of food or can’t afford groceries regularly, contact ABCD. Network includes produce, non-perishables, and referrals to longer-term support. Malden, Medford, Everett, and other communities—confirm hours by site.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Residents facing food insecurity; rules vary by program and site.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry", "produce", "referrals", "Food Access Centers"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD).", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.bostonabcd.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "ben-dta-malden", | |
| "type": "benefits", | |
| "name": "Massachusetts DTA — Malden office (SNAP / TAFDC / EAEDC)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4249, "lon": -71.0698 }, | |
| "address": "245 Commercial St, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "Lobby hours on Mass.gov / DTA Connect; bring ID and income documents if you have them.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "SNAP and cash programs per state rules; DTA determines eligibility.", | |
| "services": ["SNAP", "cash assistance", "EAEDC"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-wic-malden-commercial", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "WIC — Malden (239 Commercial St)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4252, "lon": -71.0695 }, | |
| "address": "239 Commercial St, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "Phone (781) 338-7578 for hours and appointments. Apply/eligibility also via Mass WIC portal.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Pregnant/postpartum people and young children who meet WIC income and nutrition rules.", | |
| "services": ["WIC", "nutrition"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "0-5", | |
| "source": "Community listing; confirm with clinic.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-women-infants-children-wic-nutrition-program" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-school-meals", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Malden Public Schools — free student breakfast & lunch", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.426, "lon": -71.066 }, | |
| "address": "Multiple Malden schools; see maldenps.org", | |
| "hours": "School-day hours; confirm with your school.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Malden students per school meal program rules.", | |
| "services": ["school meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "5-18", | |
| "source": "Malden Public Schools.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.maldenps.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-senior-center", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Malden Senior Center — lunch (via Mystic Valley Elder Services)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4231, "lon": -71.0675 }, | |
| "address": "7 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Phone 781-397-7144. Free lunch program through MVES—confirm eligibility.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Older adults; MVES meal rules apply.", | |
| "services": ["congregate meals", "senior nutrition"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "60-", | |
| "source": "City/community listing; verify with center.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-ymca-market", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Malden YMCA Market — appointment-based food pickup", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4182, "lon": -71.0778 }, | |
| "address": "99 Dartmouth St, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "Scheduled pickup; call YMCA 781-324-7680 for appointments.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Community members per YMCA market rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry", "appointment pickup"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "YMCA of Metro North.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.ymcametronorth.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-mobile-market", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Malden Mobile Food Market — monthly pop-up", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4265, "lon": -71.068 }, | |
| "address": "239 Commercial St, Malden, MA 02148 (typical pop-up; confirm schedule)", | |
| "hours": "2nd Saturday of month, about 1–2 p.m. (confirm). Phone 781-338-7568.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Open to public per organizer rules.", | |
| "services": ["mobile market", "produce"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community food access listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-bread-of-life", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Bread of Life — meals, pantry, delivery (Malden)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4298, "lon": -71.0648 }, | |
| "address": "54 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "Varies by program; call 781-397-0404 or see breadoflifemalden.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "People in need of food; includes delivery to hotels and senior housing per program.", | |
| "services": ["hot meals", "food pantry", "delivery"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Bread of Life.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://breadoflifemalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-emmanuel-baptist-pantry", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Emmanuel Baptist Church — food pantry (Malden)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4312, "lon": -71.058 }, | |
| "address": "20 Hillside Ave, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "Mon, Wed, Fri 10–11:30 a.m. Phone 781-322-1323.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Church pantry rules; call ahead if unsure.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-freedom-hill-pantry", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Freedom Hill Community Church — food pantry (Malden)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4185, "lon": -71.082 }, | |
| "address": "77 Kennedy Dr, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "Tue 6:30–8 p.m. Phone 781-321-2121.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Church pantry rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-haitian-nazarene-pantry", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Haitian Church of the Nazarene — food pantry (Malden)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4275, "lon": -71.072 }, | |
| "address": "12 Thatcher St, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Phone 781-324-0228.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "ht", "es"], | |
| "eligibility": "Church pantry rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-imani-temple-pantry", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Imani Temple — food pantry (Malden)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4305, "lon": -71.066 }, | |
| "address": "427 Main St, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "3rd Saturday of month, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone 781-322-4391.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Church pantry rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-philadelphia-sda-pantry", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church — food pantry (Malden)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4315, "lon": -71.067 }, | |
| "address": "575 Main St, Malden, MA 02148", | |
| "hours": "1st Sunday of month, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone 781-324-8382.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Church pantry rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-malden-community-fridges", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Malden — community fridges (24/7, take what you need)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.426, "lon": -71.066 }, | |
| "address": "Ward 8: Linden Sq municipal lot • Ward 1: across from 195 Canal St • Ward 5: behind U-Haul, 420 Eastern Ave (bike path) • Ward 3: across from 414 Pleasant St (confirm on-site signage)", | |
| "hours": "24/7 outdoor fridges; availability varies. Respect community guidelines.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Public mutual-aid fridges; no intake.", | |
| "services": ["community fridge", "free food"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community food listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityofmalden.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-school-meals", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Medford Public Schools — free student breakfast & lunch", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.418, "lon": -71.106 }, | |
| "address": "Citywide Medford schools; see mps02155.org", | |
| "hours": "School-day hours; email meals@medford.k12.ma.us for questions.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "zh"], | |
| "eligibility": "Medford students per school meal program.", | |
| "services": ["school meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "5-18", | |
| "source": "Medford Public Schools.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mps02155.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-mystic-community-market", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Mystic Community Market — free pantry (Medford)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.405, "lon": -71.116 }, | |
| "address": "291 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155", | |
| "hours": "Mon/Wed/Thu 3:30–7 p.m.; Fri 3:30–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Phone 617-629-5120.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Community pantry rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry", "free groceries"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.medfordma.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-senior-pantry", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Medford Senior Center — bi-weekly pantry (Council on Aging)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.415, "lon": -71.124 }, | |
| "address": "101 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155 (Senior Center; confirm with COA)", | |
| "hours": "Every other Tue 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Phone 781-396-6010 for registration and dates.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Medford older adults per COA pantry rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry", "senior services"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "60-", | |
| "source": "City of Medford / COA listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.medfordma.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-mystic-valley-meals-wheels", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Mystic Valley Elder Services — Meals on Wheels (Medford area)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.422, "lon": -71.1 }, | |
| "address": "Home delivery; intake via MVES", | |
| "hours": "Weekly routes; phone 781-324-7705 ext. 720 for eligibility and signup.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Homebound older adults who meet program criteria.", | |
| "services": ["Meals on Wheels", "home-delivered meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "60-", | |
| "source": "Mystic Valley Elder Services.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.mves.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-st-raphael-pantry", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "St. Raphael Parish — food pantry (Medford)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4192, "lon": -71.108 }, | |
| "address": "514 High St, Medford, MA 02155", | |
| "hours": "Tue 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Confirm with parish office.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Parish pantry rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.medfordma.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-uu-cupboard", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "First Parish Medford (UU) — Community Cupboard food pantry", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4174, "lon": -71.1098 }, | |
| "address": "147 High St, Medford, MA 02155", | |
| "hours": "Thu 6–7:30 p.m. See congregation website for holiday changes.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Open pantry per host rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "First Parish in Medford (Unitarian Universalist).", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.uumedford.org/connection/food-pantry/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-micro-pantries", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Medford — micro pantries (citywide, 24/7)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.418, "lon": -71.106 }, | |
| "address": "About 15 small pantry boxes across Medford; list and map on host site", | |
| "hours": "24/7 take-what-you-need; restocking varies.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Public mutual aid; leave food when you can.", | |
| "services": ["micro pantry", "mutual aid"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Sanctuary UCC / community partners.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://sanctuaryucc.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-community-fridge", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Medford Community Fridge", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4148, "lon": -71.125 }, | |
| "address": "75 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155", | |
| "hours": "24/7 outdoor fridge; availability varies.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Public community fridge.", | |
| "services": ["community fridge"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.medfordma.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-mamas-mutual-aid", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "MAMAS — Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.412, "lon": -71.1 }, | |
| "address": "Various pickup/distribution points; see organizer site", | |
| "hours": "Varies by project; check mutual aid calendar online.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Neighbor mutual aid; follow group requests.", | |
| "services": ["mutual aid", "food", "disaster relief"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Mutual Aid Disaster Relief network page.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://mutualaiddisasterrelief.org/co-conspirators/mutual-aid-medford-and-somerville/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-vida-real", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Vida Real Church — food distribution (Medford)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4183, "lon": -71.1075 }, | |
| "address": "98 George P. Hassett Dr, Medford, MA 02155", | |
| "hours": "Thu 1:30–2:30 p.m. Confirm with church before visiting.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Church program rules.", | |
| "services": ["food pantry", "distribution"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.medfordma.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-medford-community-engagement", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Medford Community Engagement Team — food & SNAP navigation", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.418, "lon": -71.106 }, | |
| "address": "Medford Health Department area programs; contact by phone", | |
| "hours": "Phone 781-475-5644 for resources and SNAP application help (confirm hours).", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht", "ar"], | |
| "eligibility": "Medford residents needing connection to food and benefits.", | |
| "services": ["SNAP help", "resource navigation"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Medford — Health / Outreach.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.medfordma.org/departments/health-department" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-melrose-wakefield-mobile-market", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "MelroseWakefield Hospital — Mobile Market / food access (contact)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.441, "lon": -71.069 }, | |
| "address": "Tufts Medicine MelroseWakefield; mobile market info via contact below", | |
| "hours": "Email eileen.o.dern@tuftsmedicine.org for schedules and eligibility.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Program-specific; staff respond by email.", | |
| "services": ["mobile market", "food access"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Tufts Medicine / community listing.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "food-lasagna-love-ma", | |
| "type": "food", | |
| "name": "Lasagna Love — free home-delivered meals (request online)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3582, "lon": -71.0565 }, | |
| "address": "Volunteer network; Massachusetts requests via lasagnalove.org", | |
| "hours": "Submit a meal request on site; volunteer capacity varies by neighborhood.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Families or individuals needing a meal; program explains wait times.", | |
| "services": ["home-delivered meals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Lasagna Love.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://lasagnalove.org/request-a-meal" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "ben-cacfp-mass", | |
| "type": "benefits", | |
| "name": "Massachusetts CACFP — Child & Adult Care Food Program (info)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3582, "lon": -71.0565 }, | |
| "address": "Statewide program; administered through ESE nutrition programs", | |
| "hours": "See Mass.gov page for sponsors, child care centers, and adult day care sites.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Children in child care and adults in qualifying care settings per federal rules.", | |
| "services": ["CACFP information", "meal program referrals"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.doe.mass.edu/cnp/nprograms/cacfp.html" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-boston-glass", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Boston GLASS — drop-in for LGBTQ+ youth of color (JRI Health)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3154, "lon": -71.1018 }, | |
| "address": "555 Amory St, Suite 3, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA 02130", | |
| "hours": "Drop-in community center Monday–Friday (confirm times). Phone 617-519-1727; glass@jri.org (verify on jri.org/glass). Food, clothing, support groups, Wi‑Fi, HIV/STI testing info on site.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies, typically ages 13–25 for drop-in—confirm current ages on jri.org/glass.", | |
| "services": ["drop-in center", "support groups", "food", "clothing", "mental health", "HIV/STI testing"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "13-25", | |
| "source": "Justice Resource Institute (JRI Health) — Boston GLASS.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.jri.org/glass/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-out-now-springfield", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Out Now — queer youth organization (Springfield)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.1018, "lon": -72.5893 }, | |
| "address": "1695 Main St, 2nd floor, Springfield, MA 01103", | |
| "hours": "Drop-in and programs—schedules change; email outnow@comcast.net or see outnowyouth.org. Some online groups (e.g. Wednesday Zoom) listed on site.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Queer youth and allies through age 22 per Out Now materials—confirm.", | |
| "services": ["youth leadership", "safe space", "peer support", "organizing"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "13-22", | |
| "source": "Out Now Inc.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.outnowyouth.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-nagly-salem", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "NAGLY — North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (Salem)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.5214, "lon": -70.8958 }, | |
| "address": "2 East India Square, Suite 121, Salem, MA 01970 (Witch City Mall)", | |
| "hours": "Support groups and events for North Shore LGBTQ+ youth; see nagly.org calendar.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "LGBTQ+ youth ages about 14–23 who live, go to school, or work on the North Shore—confirm.", | |
| "services": ["support groups", "youth programs", "mental health support"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "14-23", | |
| "source": "North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (NAGLY).", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.nagly.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-somerville-lgbtq-city", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "City of Somerville — LGBTQ+ Services (office hours & coordinator)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3947, "lon": -71.1138 }, | |
| "address": "50 Evergreen Ave, Somerville, MA 02145 (Friday walk-in hours)", | |
| "hours": "Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. office hours at 50 Evergreen Ave. Email lgbtqservices@somervillema.gov for resources, referrals, and questions.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Somerville residents and community members seeking municipal LGBTQ+ support and referrals.", | |
| "services": ["LGBTQ+ referrals", "city resources", "coordination"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "City of Somerville.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/lgbtq-community" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-atrius-pride-care", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "Atrius Health — Pride+ Care (LGBTQ+ primary & specialty care)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3483, "lon": -71.0759 }, | |
| "address": "Boston (142 Berkeley St, Copley) and Cambridge (1611 Cambridge St) sites; virtual visits for patients in Massachusetts", | |
| "hours": "Adult LGBTQIA+ primary care and referrals; video visits require you to be in MA during the appointment. Phone 617-859-5101 (Copley example) or 617-661-5500 (Cambridge)—use Atrius Pride+ Care page to book.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Adults 18+ who identify as LGBTQIA+ and seek affirming primary/specialty care; insurance rules apply.", | |
| "services": ["LGBTQ+ primary care", "telehealth", "behavioral health referrals"], | |
| "cost": "insurance", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "18-", | |
| "source": "Atrius Health.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.atriushealth.org/services/internal-medicine/pride-plus-care" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-fenway-health", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "Fenway Health — comprehensive care for LGBTQ+ communities", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3441, "lon": -71.0972 }, | |
| "address": "1340 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215 (main campus; other locations on fenwayhealth.org)", | |
| "hours": "Primary care, behavioral health, dental, and specialty services—call 617-267-0900 or use patient portal for appointments.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Patients seeking LGBTQ-affirming health care; insurance and sliding scale options vary by program.", | |
| "services": ["primary care", "behavioral health", "trans health", "HIV care", "dental"], | |
| "cost": "sliding scale", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Fenway Health.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://fenwayhealth.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-transhealth-northampton", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "Transhealth — gender-affirming care (Western MA)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3251, "lon": -72.6412 }, | |
| "address": "16 Center St, Northampton, MA 01060 (confirm suite on transhealth.org)", | |
| "hours": "Call 413-206-0100 or use website for intake; primary care and gender-affirming services for trans and gender-diverse people.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Trans and gender-diverse individuals; insurance and Medicaid rules apply.", | |
| "services": ["gender-affirming primary care", "hormone therapy", "behavioral health"], | |
| "cost": "sliding scale", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Transhealth.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.transhealth.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-whittier-lgbtq-clinic", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "Whittier Street Health Center — LGBTQ+ clinic & pharmacy (Boston)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3289, "lon": -71.0895 }, | |
| "address": "1290 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02120 (main campus; mobile health vans per schedule)", | |
| "hours": "Call 617-427-3200 for LGBTQ+ clinic and pharmacy hours; mobile van schedule on whittier.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt", "ht"], | |
| "eligibility": "Community members seeking affirming primary and sexual health care; sliding scale available.", | |
| "services": ["LGBTQ+ primary care", "pharmacy", "mobile health"], | |
| "cost": "sliding scale", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Whittier Street Health Center.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.wshc.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "hl-umass-memorial-lgbtq", | |
| "type": "health", | |
| "name": "UMass Memorial Health — LGBTQIA+ health services (Worcester region)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.2634, "lon": -71.8062 }, | |
| "address": "Multiple Worcester-area campuses; LGBTQIA+ primary and specialty care", | |
| "hours": "Call 855-862-7763 (855-UMASS-MD) for LGBTQIA+ care navigation and appointments.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Patients seeking inclusive primary care, gender-affirming specialty care, and behavioral health through UMass Memorial network.", | |
| "services": ["LGBTQIA+ primary care", "gender-affirming surgery", "hormone therapy", "behavioral health"], | |
| "cost": "insurance", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "UMass Memorial Health.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.ummhealth.org/services-treatments/lgbtqia-health-services" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-trevor-project", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "The Trevor Project — 24/7 crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3582, "lon": -71.0565 }, | |
| "address": "National hotline; call or text from anywhere in the U.S.", | |
| "hours": "24/7. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678. Chat at thetrevorproject.org.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es"], | |
| "eligibility": "LGBTQ+ young people in crisis or needing support.", | |
| "services": ["crisis intervention", "suicide prevention", "chat & text"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "13-25", | |
| "source": "The Trevor Project.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-elizabeth-freeman-center", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Elizabeth Freeman Center — LGBTQ-welcoming advocacy & 24/7 hotline (Berkshires)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.4519, "lon": -73.2555 }, | |
| "address": "Pittsfield, North Adams, Great Barrington offices—see efcberkshire.org", | |
| "hours": "24/7 toll-free hotline 1-866-401-2425. Free, confidential domestic and sexual violence services welcoming to LGBTQ+ survivors.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Survivors and families in Berkshire County; LGBTQ+ inclusive services.", | |
| "services": ["crisis line", "shelter", "advocacy", "counseling"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": null, | |
| "source": "Elizabeth Freeman Center.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.efcberkshire.org/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-ethos-lgbt-seniors", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Ethos — LGBTQ+ senior lunches & social programs (Greater Boston)", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.3154, "lon": -71.1018 }, | |
| "address": "555 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (Ethos HQ); programs also at Rogerson House, Roslindale House, Goddard House, etc.", | |
| "hours": "Café Emmanuel, Out4Supper, Out2Brunch, and other monthly/weekly LGBTQ+ senior meals—call 617-522-6700 or email meals@ethocare.org. See ethocare.org/lgbt-programs.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Older LGBTQ+ adults and friends; small suggested donations for some meals.", | |
| "services": ["senior meals", "social support", "LGBT aging"], | |
| "cost": "low cost", | |
| "walk_in": false, | |
| "appointment_required": true, | |
| "age_range": "60-", | |
| "source": "Ethos.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://www.ethocare.org/lgbt-programs/" | |
| }, | |
| { | |
| "id": "fam-framingham-library-alphabet-soup", | |
| "type": "family", | |
| "name": "Framingham Public Library — “Alphabet Soup” queer teen hangout", | |
| "location": { "lat": 42.2793, "lon": -71.4162 }, | |
| "address": "49 Lexington St, Framingham, MA 01702 (main library; confirm room on framinghamlibrary.org)", | |
| "hours": "Bi-monthly teen program; check Framingham Public Library events calendar for dates and registration.", | |
| "languages": ["en", "es", "pt"], | |
| "eligibility": "Queer teens and allies; library program rules.", | |
| "services": ["teen programs", "LGBTQ+ peer space"], | |
| "cost": "free", | |
| "walk_in": true, | |
| "appointment_required": false, | |
| "age_range": "13-18", | |
| "source": "Framingham Public Library.", | |
| "sourceUrl": "https://framinghamlibrary.org/" | |
| } | |
| ] | |