A vital part of our mission is to strengthen the community fabric by providing relevant services for those who are struggling financially. Our philosophy is to offer healthy and tasty foods that meet the nutritional needs of families and individuals in a respectful manner. Increasing access for underserved groups and providing supplemental services, such as benefit screenings, are important aspects of the program.

Pantry Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Emergency Food Pantry
The Food Pantry provides individuals and families in need with fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products. Community members are welcome to come to the pantry two times per month.

East End House also offers Hunger Service Learning projects in the Food Pantry through local schools and educational programs. Students from the Community Charter School of Cambridge, Summerbridge Cambridge, and East End House's School Age and Middle School Programs have participated in
Service Learning projects in the Food Pantry.

Requirements
We serve individuals and families in need in the Cambridge and greater Boston area. On your first visit, you will be required to fill out an intake form. Please bring your I.D. and a form of income verification. For income verification, we accept a paystub, a Medicare or Mass Health card, a DTA/EBT card, a referral, a benefit statement, or any other document that proves your income status.

Free Farmer's Market
A lack of mobility and ability to carry groceries long distances prevents many elderly and disabled community members from using the Food Pantry. In order to decrease these barriers East End House, in conjunction with CASCAP, holds monthly Free Farmer's Markets at Miller's River, Roosevelt Towers, and Harvard Place Housing Complexes in Cambridge. These events are open to residents living in the housing units. We bring fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products to the CASCAP-operated buildings. There is also entertainment at each Farmer's Market event. The Free Farmer's Markets are some of the most widely attended events at the housing complexes and provide residents with healthy and nutritious foods, as well as an opportunity to socialize with neighbors.

For more information on the Emergency Food Program, contact Emily Bullen at emily@eastendhouse.org.
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