Meal is open to women 18+ only No ID or registration required

Registration guideline https://christmasinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-CITC-Jakes-Toy-Mania-Registration-Info-11.07.25.pdf To participate in Jake’s Toy Mania, you need to sign up IN PERSON in advance AND bring all the required documentation with you. Please read this carefully so that you have everything you need when you come in to sign up. Sign-up Location: 38 BROMFIELD STREET in BOSTON (Downtown Crossing). Sign-ups will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. on these dates: December 5th, 6th December 12th, 13th

617-297-1500 www.umb.edu/campus-life/current-students/u-access/

**Location Contact

Cara Cogliano 617-287-3190 cara.cogliano@umb.edu

**Location Features

Near Public Transit Restrooms Available Safe Space Seating in Waiting Area Wi-Fi Available

**Location Operating Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Summer Hours

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Summer Hours

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Summer Hours

Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Summer Hours

Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Summer Hours

**Pantry Program

Program Overview U-Mass Boston students enrolled in at least one credit course can access our on-campus full food pantry, once a week. We require a student ID to enroll in our supports.

Program Qualifications Must be a U-Mass Boston student enrolled in at least a 1 credit-course to be eligible for our services.

**Program Details

Programs: Pantry

Service Area: CITY: ALL

Program Audience: Open only to: Adults, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, People Affiliated With School, People Managing Chronic Health Conditions, Persons with Disabilities, Teenagers / Young Adults, Tribal Groups, Unhoused, Veterans Note: Our on-campus pantry is restricted to enrolled U-Mass Boston students

Food Program Features: Client Choice Menu, Online Ordering, Shopping (maximum choice)

Items Offered: Dairy, Eggs, Produce, Protein, Shelf Stable / Non-Perishable Goods, Toiletries / Hygiene Products

Dietary Options Available: Vegan

Yawkey Building Basement

Hours

• Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 6pm

Parking

• There is no parking.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.

Help get the food you need

1 out of 6 people in Massachusetts receive SNAP benefits. Apply for SNAP in 20 minutes or less.

This application is about you, your household, your income, and your expenses. It should only take about 20 minutes.

You do not need a fixed address or phone number to apply for SNAP, but DTA does need a way to reach you to complete your online SNAP application. If you do not have an address we can send mail to, please call DTA Assistance Line at 877-382-2363 or go to your local DTA office. If they apply to you, have these numbers handy!

• Birth dates
• Social Security Numbers
• Incomes
• Expenses

Parking

• There is no parking on-site.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.

Accessibility

• The kiosk is located between the 2nd and 3rd floors (right beside the tax windows). Take the North elevator to floor 3 and then head to the tax windows. You will see the podium just behind a column.

People who use wheelchairs can reach the kiosk from the building's first floor entrance from Congress Street near Faneuil Hall or the third floor entrance from City Hall Plaza at Government Center by taking the North elevator up to the 6th floor then taking the South elevator down to the 3rd floor.

For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.