**Regular Program Hours Call for Information

**Location Contact

Yolaine Rosarion 781-353-1327

**Pantry Program

Program Overview People can come visit our pantry at every service opportunity once every two weeks. When you arrive for the first time, we will register you with your name and phone number and give you a number that helps us maintain our services. If you are already registered, when you arrive give us your name and the number we provided you. We do our best to keep items in stock, but supplies may be limited and we strive to have as much variety as we can for our community.

We organize our groceries by bins, and you can take one item from each section. First come, first serve. We let people come into the pantry a 10 at a time to keep everything organized.

Program Qualifications No qualifications necessary. Just provide your name and phone number if you have one.

The Reading Food Pantry operates via drive-through service. Enter via the Salem St entrance and proceed to the back of the building. Food, paper products, personal hygiene products, baby items (diapers, food, formula)

Home deliveries by appointment only. Please call 857-266-5649 to schedule.

Members in need can make an appointment by contacting Joan Hensey-Lovett (617) 257-3432 or church office (781)322-5885

Full-choice food mart so you can choose foods for your family with assistance from staff. Serves residents of Malden, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, Reading and North Reading. You must complete an application at the time of your first visit. Proof of residency required.

Open to residents of Everett only. You must complete a pantry application in advance of receiving food. Applications are completed in person at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden, on Mondays 12-5pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-4pm.

Parking

• There is parking available onsite.

Services

• There is an official Department of Transitional Assistance Kiosk at this location with access to the DTA Connect mobile application and website. Learn what you can do through DTA Connect.

NOTE: These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.

OVERVIEW

• DTA’s local office lobby is open for services, including new self-service options. Visit the services section on this page to learn about all the things you can do at a DTA office and ways to contact the Department.

TRANSPORTATION

• You can reach the vicinity of the DTA office via MBTA subway and bus routes.
• It is strongly recommended that you check with the MBTA's website to make sure you receive their updated routes. They offer a Trip Planner, which enables users to get personalized recommendations.

SERVICES

• DTA’s local office lobby is open for services, including new self-service options. You can use our phones, copiers, or kiosks to apply for benefits or manage your case. DTA staff and interpreters are available to assist you.

• If you need an EBT card, you can request one be sent to you via mail on the DTA Connect mobile app, DTAConnect.com or using the automated prompts on the DTA Assistance Line (877-382-2363). Most cards are delivered within 3-5 days. You can also visit one of our local offices to receive an EBT card if you need one more quickly. If you cannot visit an office, talk to our staff about other options.

• You can apply for SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC online at DTAConnect.com or over the phone on the DTA Assistance Line at 877-382-2363 (press 7) (help in over 100 languages). Learn all you can do to manage your case 24/7 without visiting a DTA office (e.g., submit documents, request letter showing your DTA benefits, etc.) at Mass.gov/ContactDTA.