Coronavirus: Where Students, Residents Can Get Food In Somerville

SOMERVILLE, MA — Schools closing in Somerville over the new coronavirus means many students would normally miss out on meals they usually get in school. But the school district will offer breakfast and lunch for students and families in need starting Monday, March 16, the Somerville Public Schools said.

Meals will be served between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday at three locations:

• East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St
• Winter Hill Community Innovation School, 115 Sycamore St
• West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd

Daddy Jones Bar

The Medford Street restaurant and bar said it will provide simple meals for families in need. Though the restaurant is closed to the public for at least a week, staff will be doing drop-offs to those requesting meals.

Food Pantries

Project SOUP, 165 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 (617) 776-7687 (SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS WITH ID ONLY)

1. Tuesday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
2. Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
3. Thursday, 2:00 – 7:00 PM

*Monthly groceries delivery available to eligible elderly and disabled individuals in Somerville, by application only.

Catholic Charities Food Pantry, 270 Washington Street, Somerville, 617-625-1920. Bring ID and proof of address.

1. Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Mission Church Shepherd’s Kitchen Food Pantry, 130 Highland Ave, Trull Lane side. 617-628-5260. Bring your own bags.

1. 1st Saturday of the month, 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Elizabeth Peabody Food Pantry, 275-277 Broadway, Somerville MA 02145. (617) 623 – 5510. (entrance on Grant St. Side)

1. Wednesday, 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM

Missionary Church of the Haitian Community, 100 Temple Street, Somerville. 617-764-2340

1. Alternating Fridays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
2. By appointment call Jean-Samuel: 617-285-5106

International Ministries Food Pantry, 9 Cummings Street, Somerville, 617-625-1692, APPOINTMENT ONLY, LEAVE A VOICE MAIL AND THEY WILL CALL BACK TO SCHEDULE A TIME.

Brown Bag Program, Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. The Somerville-Cambridge Elder services along with the Greater Boston Food Bank provides older people and younger people with disabilities living in senior housing free groceries. Call 617-628-2601 to register

1. 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10 AM – 12 PM

Greater Boston Food Bank Mobile Market Clarendon Hill Towers Administration Building, 1372 Broadway, Somerville. A free, farmer’s market-style distribution of assorted foods. Registration begins at 8 AM or call 617-625-7150. Photo ID to register, and please bring reusable grocery bag, cart, or basket to carry food.

1. 2nd Saturday of the month (2019: 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14), 9 AM

Food 4 All, 59 Cross St., Somerville, MA. 617-776-7515. Residents in the cities of Somerville, Medford, and Cambridge with proof of address (license, utility bill, pay stub). New clients must register on-site with the food pantry coordinator and allowed to shop at the pantry once per month. First come, first serve basis.

1. Monday 12 PM – 7 PM
2. Tuesday 9 AM – 12 PM