POSTED 10/27/2025 – 9am
We are closely monitoring the federal government shutdown and its effect on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). More than 1 million Massachusetts residents, including 300,000 children, currently receive these benefits (16% of MA residents).
The USDA has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1. It is unclear whether Massachusetts will use the “Rainy Day” fund to make up the difference in SNAP benefits until the shutdown ends. We are awaiting more information.
FOR CLIENTS
Our Food Pantry is OPEN and currently serving clients. We are privately funded and do not receive funds from the federal government.
We are encouraging all our clients to reach out to the FoodSource Hotline to get a full list of food assistance resources available to them. They will provide you with all of the pantries and meal programs that you are eligible for. 1 (800) 645-8333
We ask for your patience as you visit our Food Pantry and other food programs.
If you are visiting for the first time, please visit our Food Pantry web page to get full information on what to bring with you and what to expect at your visit: https://interfaithsocialservices.org/food/#foodassistance Information is available in several languages.
HOW TO HELP
We need you! The best way to support our Food Pantry at this time is through financial donations. We anticipate needing to purchase a much higher volume of food in the next month. With our partnerships, our purchasing power goes far beyond than the average grocery store consumer and we’re able to make your dollar stretch much, much further.
We pride ourselves on providing fresh, healthy food to our client families and will continue to do so. Funds are needed to purchase proteins, fruits and vegetables, milk & eggs, alongside the pantry basics. We greatly appreciate any support you are able to give. https://interfaithsocialservices.org/food/?form=donate
