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Stay up to date on Somerville food resources, issues, and advocacy by joining our mailing list.
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The Somerville Food Coalition meets quarterly on the third Wednesday of each month from 10-11:30. Check our meetings page for upcoming meetings.
Meetings are held in a hybrid format with in-person attendance at Connexion Church, 149 Broadway, Somerville MA 02145.
To attend, join our mailing list for meeting reminders. All are welcome!
The Coalition current has a Communications and Engagement group that meets monthly. Contact somervillefood@gmail.com if you would like to learn more about joining this working group.
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services: Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services helps older people and people living with disabilities remain safe and independent in their own homes by providing a wide range of supportive services, as well as information and advice. With 11 volunteer programs, there are many ways to help. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, providing low-income older adults with free groceries. Delivery volunteers are especially needed to drive and deliver 30-lb. boxes of staple foods, plus some fresh add-ins! Delivery routes take about 2.5 hours. Volunteers are needed the morning of the first Tuesday of each month at the Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville. An application CORI check, and COVID-19 vaccination are required. Please reach out to lindsey.smilack@eldercare.org for more information.
Daily Table: Daily Table is a nonprofit grocery chain and volunteers are an integral part of the family. Volunteers can help sort produce, label and package foods, cook, and stock and organize shelves. Volunteering with Daily Table can be a one-time or ongoing commitment. Please reach out of to cgrant@dailytable.org for more information.
Mutual Aid of Medford and Somerville (MAMAS): MAMAS is an entirely volunteer-driven organization. To help shop, deliver, or donate groceries to your neighbors reach out to askyourmamas@gmail.com for more information.
Project SOUP: Check out the Somerville Homeless Coalition’s volunteering page to learn more about food assistance opportunities, including at Project SOUP’s in-person pantry program.