Food & SNAP Resources in Everett

Hot Meals in November

• Location: Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street, Everett
• Dates: Starting Monday, November 3
• Hours:
  Mondays at 4:30 PM – Massimino’s (pasta meals)
  Fridays at 3:00 PM – North Shore Community Church & AWMI (protein + starch + veggie meals)
• Details: Grab-and-go meals for up to 200 Everett residents.
• Registration: First come, first served.

Holiday Assistance Program

• Registration window: November 3 – November 20
• What it provides: Curated Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes. Families with children can also apply for toy assistance.
• How to apply in person:

Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea St:
Monday 9 AM–3 PM
Tuesday–Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
Friday 9 AM–11:30 AM

Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway: During regular business hours

What to bring: Proof of Everett residency, income verification, and birth certificates for children under 18.

Questions:
Antoinette.Blanchard@ci.everett.ma.us
Dale.Palma@ci.everett.ma.us

City Grocery Box Distribution

The City of Everett is partnering with Morrissey Market and Katsiroubas Bros. to provide grocery boxes two times in November.

• First distribution: For income-eligible individuals and families.
• Second distribution: Based on approved Holiday Assistance Program applications.

Holiday Sit-Down Meal

• Event: Everett First Responders Community Thanksgiving Dinner (formerly MassBadge)
• Location: Connolly Center
• Date & Time: Monday, November 24, 2025; 4 PM – 8 PM
• Details: More information coming soon.

Support for the Recovery Community

Gift cards are available for individuals in recovery who were affected by SNAP/EBT benefit loss or delay. Proof of SNAP participation (for example, showing an EBT card) is required.

Contacts:

• Chris Simonelli – Substance Abuse Services Coordinator, Health Department
  Office: 617-394-2255  |  Cell: 857-321-3188
  chris.simonelli@ci.everett.ma.us
• Paul Guarino – Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist, Everett Fire Department
  (Road to Recovery)
  Cell: 617-874-0489
  paul.guarino@ci.everett.ma.us
• Eric Mazzeo – Assistant Director, Youth Substance Use Prevention
  Office: 617-294-0475
  eric.mazzeo@ci.everett.ma.us

Community Fridge

• Location: Between West Street and Wellington Ave, Everett, MA
• Hours: 24/7 access
• Details: Public community fridge. Usually stocked monthly with produce, pantry staples, grains, and dairy. For November it will be stocked weekly. Funded by Citizens Foundation Grant support.

Everett Grace Food Pantry & Outreach

• Location: First Baptist Church, 50 Church St, Everett, MA
• Phone: 857-244-5178
• Hours: Saturdays & Sundays at 10 AM (arrive by 9 AM to secure a spot)
• What they offer: Fresh produce, pantry staples, and a free clothing boutique. Serves Everett and the North Shore area. In partnership with FoodForFree.org.

Bread of Life – Family Care Pantry

• Location: The Family Church, 1691 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett, MA
• Hours: Mondays, 4 PM – 7 PM
• Details: Open to anyone in any community. No application required.

Bread of Life – Lafayette School Distribution

• Location: Lafayette School, 117 Edith Street, Everett, MA
• Hours: Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5 PM
• How it works: Grab-and-go by drive-thru or walk-up.
• Eligibility: Everett residents only. An application is required before receiving food.

Grocery Delivery Program (Seniors & Mobility)

• Who it’s for: Seniors age 60+ and residents with mobility limitations or disabilities.
• What it provides: Weekly, biweekly, or monthly grocery deliveries to your home.
• How to get info: Contact the Everett Council on Aging to ask about eligibility and sign-up.

SNAP (Food Stamps)

• Apply / Renew Online: DTAConnect.com
  
• Phone Support: 877-382-2363 (Press 7 for SNAP)

Live Help / Multilingual Support:

• Project Bread FoodSource Hotline: 1-800-645-8333
• Call or text to get help applying, checking eligibility, or appealing a decision.
• Hotline hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–7 PM; Saturday 10 AM–2 PM.

• In Person: Everett DTA Office, 1935 Revere Beach Parkway

Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)

If you have at least $0.01 on your EBT card, your HIP benefit is still active.
HIP lets you use your EBT card at participating farm stands and farmers markets
to get extra fruits and vegetables.

Learn more about HIP

GoPuff SNAP Relief Program (November 2025)

What it is: GoPuff is offering $50 in free groceries to SNAP EBT customers in November 2025, plus free delivery fees. The company has committed up to $10 million total in relief to help families affected by SNAP delays.

How to access:

• Download or open the GoPuff app and add your SNAP EBT card as a payment method.
• Use these codes:

  Nov 1–15: SNAPRELIEF1

  Nov 16–30: SNAPRELIEF2

• Each code gives a $25 credit for EBT-eligible groceries
  and free delivery fees on that order.
• Tips and any non-EBT items can be paid separately with another card.

What you can order: Fresh produce, milk, eggs, bread, protein, pantry staples, and household essentials.

Learn more / open GoPuff

DoorDash SNAP & Project DASH

SNAP EBT on DoorDash: DoorDash now accepts SNAP/EBT for grocery delivery from certain participating stores (for example: ALDI, Safeway, and other approved retailers in select areas).

How to use:

• Open the DoorDash app and add your EBT card to your payment methods.
• Search for stores labeled “SNAP/EBT eligible.”
• EBT covers eligible groceries; delivery fees are paid separately with another card.

Project DASH: DoorDash also partners with food pantries to deliver pantry boxes directly to people who cannot travel to pick up food.

Learn more about SNAP on DoorDash

Important SNAP Benefit Updates

Because of ongoing federal budget uncertainty, some households may see delays in November SNAP payments. This does not mean you’ve lost eligibility. Other programs are still active:

• WIC
• School Meals (free breakfast and lunch for students)
• HIP (Healthy Incentives Program)
• TAFDC / EAEDC cash assistance
• Local DTA offices for case support and questions

If you need immediate food assistance right now:

• Project Bread FoodSource Hotline:
  1-800-645-8333
• Meals on Wheels (Agespan, for older adults):
  1-800-892-0890

Greater Boston Food Bank

The Greater Boston Food Bank partners with more than 600 hunger-relief agencies across Massachusetts. You can look up local food pantries and meal programs near you using their Agency Partner Locator.

Find food near you (GBFB.org/Need-Food)

Community Servings

Community Servings provides medically tailored meals delivered to individuals and families living with serious or chronic illness.

Phone: 617-522-7777

Learn more / Apply for meals

The Square Deli (Everett)

The Square Deli has offered support to anyone in Everett who is having trouble with SNAP or suddenly can’t afford groceries. They have said they will “help where we can, no questions asked.” You can message them directly to request short-term food support for you or your family.