Please come to the ramp door located on Grant Street.

They may ask your name and town of residence for our internal records, but do not require ID of any kind.

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Somerville residents only

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**Regular Program Hours

Monday

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

By appointment only

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free food (including fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meat, and non-perishables like breakfast cereal, shelf-stable milk, rice, and more) is available at CEOC’s food pantry. First time visiting our food pantry? Our food pantry manager will check you into our database by asking you a few questions (including your name, contact information, address, and more). Our food pantry is now only open for Cambridge residents, and we ask you to bring proof of residency the first time you visit us. You can visit our food pantry as often as you need, each time we will check you in with just your name.

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**Location Features

Air Conditioning Near Public Transit Restrooms Available Safe Space Seating in Waiting Area Wheelchair Accessible

**Pantry Program

Program Qualifications Somerville residence required. No proof of address required.

Program Details Programs: Pantry

Service Area: CITY: , Somerville

Program Audience: Open only to:

Food Program Features: Accepts Walk-Ins, Home Food Delivery, Indoor Service, Lifting / Carrying Assistance, Shopping (maximum choice)

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

Dietary Options Available: Gluten Free, Low Sodium, Nut Free, Vegetarian

Languages Spoken: English, French, Haitian Creole, Other, Spanish

**Program Contact

Gus Minter 617-776-7687 gminter@shcinc.org

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**Location Contact

Tom Boucher 617-623-5510 Ext. 103 tboucher@teph.org

Location Features Near Public Transit

Location Operating Hours

Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

**Pantry Program

Program Overview EPH Food Pantry In 2009, EPH opened a small food pantry to provide food for our students’ families, many of whom had experienced food insecurity. In 2011, the pantry was opened up to the general public and EPH has been feeding our community ever since. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and EPH’s childcare programs were closed for four months spanning March to July 2020, the food pantry remained open. School Age and Preschool teachers even bagged food during the week and then delivered those bags to students and their families at home. We were able to continue feeding our families and neighbors when they needed our support the most. We are proud to partner with the Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, Food For Free, FoodLink, and Rescue Cuisine to make sure we are always stocked with varied nutritious food. We believe that supporting our community through direct services like free groceries is key to our mission. If you would like to donate food to our pantry, please contact Thomas at tboucher@teph.org for more information. We appreciate every donation but have limited food storage, and Thomas needs to be aware of any donations that may be coming through our doors.

Program Qualifications We do ask first time guests to complete a brief demographic survey for our own internal records, this survey can be completed at https://gbfb.oasisinsight.net/kiosk/a7dc43e988886fc39c41994d4d340eeab1b7074cb235206e4ba7ce800e4f6d7b/ or it can be completed on paper at the pantry. You do not need an ID to use our food pantry services and you do not need to be a resident of Somerville to use our food pantry. All in need are welcome.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 clients are not allowed to enter our facility. Our Food Pantry staff with the help of volunteers will distribute the food. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather, as there may be a line outside. Please be respectful of others as you wait to be served.

**Program Details

Programs: Pantry

Items Offered: Eggs, Produce, Protein, Shelf Stable / Non-Perishable Goods