Get to Food or Get Food to You

Do you have trouble getting to or home from grocery stores, food pantries, or other food sources?

Click below or scroll to learn about transportation to food or free/low-cost delivery options.

Transport To Food
Delivery Options

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Transport for Older Adults and Those with Disabilities

Are you 60 or older, or living with a disability?

  • Anyone 60 + or who has a permanent disability is eligible for free taxis through the City of Somerville’s Council on Aging.
    • Rides must be approved 2 business days in advance.
    • Participants can access 1 food ride per week, in addition to 1 medical ride.
    • Contact Connie at 617-625-6600 x2319 to learn more.
  • Door2Door provides shuttles to grocery stores. You are assigned a day based on your address. Contact them to register: 617-625-1911.
  • Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services Home Care recipients are eligible for transportation to food. To be eligible, you must be experiencing difficulty living independently. Contact SCES to learn more: 617-628-2601

Healthcare Based Transportation

Some forms of health insurance may offer transportation to food. Talk to your healthcare provider about options.

Somerville Food Delivery Options

Meals on Wheels

What: Prepared meals offered by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES)

Who: Older adults (60+) living in Somerville        or Cambridge

Contact: SCES Aging Information, 617-628-2601

Cost: Free for low-income older adults.                 *Those with higher income pay an affordable rate.

Project SOUP Home Delivery

What: Grocery delivery 1-2 times per month from Project SOUP

Who: Homebound households with limited access to other food resources

*Project SOUP may be able to still offer delivery. Reach out to learn more!

Contact:  Email critter@shcinc.org or call Project SOUP (617-776-7687) for more information

Cost: Free

Commmunity Servings

What: Prepared meals offered by local non-profit Community Servings

Who: Those with qualifying medical conditions, such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, or cancer, among others. Contact 617-533-7777 for a full list or for help applying.

Contact: Apply here. You will need verification from your medical provider.

Cost: Free

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