Food Resources Outside Tufts

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

Too Good to Go

Too Good to Go is an free app that allows grocery stores, restaurants, bakeries, and other businesses to sell “surprise bags” of surplus food from their supply at half price or less.  Several businesses in our area, including Whole Foods locations, participate.  It’s a great way to save money, try new food, and support local businesses.

SNAP

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

SNAP has specific rules for college students that are somewhat different than the rules for others. Information about SNAP benefits for college students is available from non-profit organizations including:

• SNAP Eligibility Rules/Rights for College Students by the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
• SNAP Help for College Students by Project Bread

In addition, the Greater Boston Food Bank, Project Bread, and all of the DTA’s official SNAP outreach partners offer individualized coaching for people who have questions about their eligibility for SNAP, want help applying, or want to connect with people familiar with the program before deciding to apply.

If needed during the application process, Tufts students can request a written verification of enrollment status in SIS. Students who live on campus and need verification of address can contact StudentServices@tufts.edu.

Resources Near the Medford/Somerville Campus

• Micro Pantry at Sanctuary United Church of Christ, 458 High Street, Medford
• Havurat Shalom Little Free Pantry, 113 College Ave., Somerville
• Community fridge and pantry at St. Clements Church (behind church) across from 29 Clements Rd, Medford
• Food Resources in Medford
• Somerville Office of Food Access and Healthy Communities
• Somerville Food Security Coalition
• Micro Pantry at the Curtis Tufts School (by the lot and the community garden in the back), 437 Main St., Medford
• Micropantry at Hillside Community Church, 144 North St., Medford
• Little Free Pantry, Somerville community path, south side of path.
• Free Farmstand, 50 Cherry St., Somerville
• Project SOUP, a food pantry and soup kitchen, 165 Broadway, Somerville
• Elizabeth Peabody House Food Pantry, 277 Broadway, Somerville

Resources Near Fenway Campus

• Boston Mayor’s Office of Food Justice 

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