Community Resources

This is a list of community resources available for those living in the Second Suffolk and Middlesex District. It has last been updated onĀ 10/30/2023 by Shivani Sharma. Please emailĀ Annie Mazzola with updated information.

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Vaccine Support

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Vaccine InformationThis page has answers for frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Vaccination SitesFind locations distributing vaccines and boosters across the state through Vax finder.
Boosters This page has answers for frequently asked questions about booster shots.
Children 5-11This page has answers for frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for children.

Brighton/Allston

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Health Collaborative ResourcesAllston Brighton Health Collaborative Resource List.
Fuel AssistanceIndividuals struggling to pay for heating during the winter months can apply for LIHEAP Fuel Assistance.
Food AccessCity of Boston has a food resource map for all Boston neighborhoods.
Anyone who has lost their job can apply for SNAP benefits during COVID-19. Access the SNAP online application here.
The Allston Brighton NOC Food Pantry is open for food pickup on Mondays 11AM-4PM, Wednesdays 10AM-4PM, Thursdays 10AM-2PM, and Fridays 10AM-4PM.
Greater Boston Food Bank Community Meal Program Map
Senior-SpecificFriendshipWorks is continuing to connect isolated elders with volunteers. However, instead of in person matches, they will be telefriends. Contact Kara Jeter at 617-823-7050 or kjeter@fw4elders.org if you know an older adult who may feel isolated or to volunteer to make a weekly phone call to an older adult.
Stop and Shop is offering senior and vulnerable-population only shopping hours between 6AM-7:30AM everyday.
Donation OpportunitySupport AB residents by donating to the Charles River Community Health Center and specifying for funds to be spent on grocery store gift-cards so patients can access healthy food.
Brighton Allston Community CalendarCalendar is being updated daily with changes, cancellations, and alterations.
Pet FoodMSPCA is partnering with local food pantries to provide pet food and supplies to needy pet-owning homes.
Behavioral HealthCOVID-19 Behavioral Health Information Hub for Massachusetts
Business AssistanceSmall Business Administration Local Assistance Finder
Apply to the Restaurant Strong Fund for small businesses
Economic AssistanceFor residents who qualify, MA Dept. of Transitional Assistance provides direct economic assistance (cash benefits).
Department of Unemployment Assistance’s Unemployment Insurance
Rental AssistanceCity of Boston Rental Relief Fund
Learn more about the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program, and apply for it at the Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Portal 
To get assistance through the RAFT application process, learn more about Metro Housing Boston. You can also apply to RAFT their website.
Educational Resources/Student AidDESE Educational Resources for Students & Families
Federal Student Aid
Immigrant Covid-19 ResourcesMA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition Resources
ArtistsMass Cultural Council Resources for Artists
Wayside WalthamWayside Waltham is open to helping out Allston/Brighton residents. They provide behavioral health support and response for youth, outpatient counseling, and in-home and family based services.

Fenway

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Fenway Cares ResourcesFenway Cares Resource List
Fuel AssistanceIndividuals struggling to pay for heating during the winter months can apply for LIHEAP Fuel Assistance.
Food AccessCity of Boston has a food resource map for all Boston neighborhoods.
Boston Temple Food Pantry (105 Jersey Street), Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3-5pm
Anyone who has lost their job can apply for SNAP benefits during COVID-19. Access the SNAP online application here.
Greater Boston Food Bank Community Meal Program Map
Senior-SpecificStop and Shop is offering senior and vulnerable-population only shopping hours between 6AM-7:30AM everyday.
Volunteer OpportunitiesFenway Cares (Fenway Specific) Sign Up
Pet FoodMSPCA is partnering with local food pantries to provide pet food and supplies to needy pet-owning homes.
Behavioral HealthCOVID-19 Behavioral Health Information Hub for Massachusetts
COVID-19 Testing FacilityFenway Health is offering COVID-19 testing for community members.
Business AssistanceSmall Business Administration Local Assistance Finder
Apply to the Restaurant Strong Fund for small businesses
Economic AssistanceFor residents who qualify, MA Dept. of Transitional Assistance provides direct economic assistance (cash benefits).
Department of Unemployment Assistance’s Unemployment Insurance
Rental AssistanceCity of Boston Rental Relief Fund
Learn more about the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program, and apply for it at the Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Portal 
To get assistance through the RAFT application process, learn more about Metro Housing Boston. You can also apply to RAFT their website.
Educational Resources/Student AidDESE Educational Resources for Students & Families
Federal Student Aid
Immigrant Covid-19 ResourcesMA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition Resources
ArtistsMass Cultural Council Resources for Artists

Cambridge

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Fuel AssistanceIndividuals struggling to pay for heating during the winter months can apply for LIHEAP Fuel Assistance.
Food AccessThe Watertown Food Pantry will be open on Tuesdays from 10AM-2PM.
Anyone who has lost their job can apply for SNAP benefits during COVID-19. Access the SNAP online application here.
Greater Boston Food Bank Community Meal Program Map
Watertown Mutual AidWatertown Mutual Aid is a volunteer program for Watertown residents to both receive aid and volunteer to help others in the community.
Senior-SpecificStop and Shop is offering senior and vulnerable-population only shopping hours between 6AM-7:30AM everyday.
Pet FoodMSPCA is partnering with local food pantries to provide pet food and supplies to needy pet-owning homes.
Behavioral HealthCOVID-19 Behavioral Health Information Hub for Massachusetts
Business AssistanceSmall Business Administration Local Assistance Finder
Apply to the Restaurant Strong Fund for small businesses
Economic AssistanceFor residents who qualify, MA Dept. of Transitional Assistance provides direct economic assistance (cash benefits).
Department of Unemployment Assistance’s Unemployment Insurance
Rental AssistanceLearn more about the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program, and apply for it at the Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Portal 
To get assistance through the RAFT application process, learn more about Metro Housing Boston. You can also apply to RAFT their website.
Educational Resources/Student AidDESE Educational Resources for Students & Families
Federal Student Aid
Immigrant Covid-19 ResourcesMA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition Resources
ArtistsMass Cultural Council Resources for Artists
Wayside WatertownProvides behavioral health response to youth, outpatient counseling and in-home and family based services and help.

Watertown

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Fuel AssistanceIndividuals struggling to pay for heating during the winter months can apply for LIHEAP Fuel Assistance.
Food AccessThe Watertown Food Pantry will be open on Tuesdays from 10AM-2PM.
Anyone who has lost their job can apply for SNAP benefits during COVID-19. Access the SNAP online application here.
Greater Boston Food Bank Community Meal Program Map
Watertown Mutual AidWatertown Mutual Aid is a volunteer program for Watertown residents to both receive aid and volunteer to help others in the community.
Senior-SpecificStop and Shop is offering senior and vulnerable-population only shopping hours between 6AM-7:30AM everyday.
Pet FoodMSPCA is partnering with local food pantries to provide pet food and supplies to needy pet-owning homes.
Behavioral HealthCOVID-19 Behavioral Health Information Hub for Massachusetts
Business AssistanceSmall Business Administration Local Assistance Finder
Apply to the Restaurant Strong Fund for small businesses
Economic AssistanceFor residents who qualify, MA Dept. of Transitional Assistance provides direct economic assistance (cash benefits).
Department of Unemployment Assistance’s Unemployment Insurance
Rental AssistanceLearn more about the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program, and apply for it at the Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Portal 
To get assistance through the RAFT application process, learn more about Metro Housing Boston. You can also apply to RAFT their website.
Educational Resources/Student AidDESE Educational Resources for Students & Families
Federal Student Aid
Immigrant Covid-19 ResourcesMA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition Resources
ArtistsMass Cultural Council Resources for Artists
Wayside WatertownProvides behavioral health response to youth, outpatient counseling and in-home and family based services and help.

Belmont

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Fuel AssistanceIndividuals struggling to pay for heating during the winter months can apply for LIHEAP Fuel Assistance.
Food AccessBelmont Food Pantry will be open Saturday May 16, June 4 and June 20 from 8:30AM-10AM for food pickup.
Belmont Helps provides volunteers to do food shopping for those who cannot leave their home, and helping to pay for groceries for those who cannot afford to pay at this time.
Anyone who has lost their job can apply for SNAP benefits during COVID-19. Access the SNAP online application here.
Greater Boston Food Bank Community Meal Program Map
Belmont HelpsBelmont Helps provides food resources, a phone number for technical support, translation services, companionship, and mask distribution.
Volunteer OpportunityBelmont Helps Sign Up
Support Local BusinessesBe With Belmont
Pet FoodMSPCA is partnering with local food pantries to provide pet food and supplies to needy pet-owning homes.
Behavioral HealthCOVID-19 Behavioral Health Information Hub for Massachusetts
Business AssistanceSmall Business Administration Local Assistance Finder
Apply to the Restaurant Strong Fund for small businesses
Economic AssistanceFor residents who qualify, MA Dept. of Transitional Assistance provides direct economic assistance (cash benefits).
Department of Unemployment Assistance’s Unemployment Insurance
Rental AssistanceLearn more about the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program, and apply for it at the Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Portal 
To get assistance through the RAFT application process, learn more about Metro Housing Boston. You can also apply to RAFT their website.
Educational Resources/Student AidDESE Educational Resources for Students & Families
Federal Student Aid
Immigrant Covid-19 ResourcesMA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition Resources
ArtistsMass Cultural Council Resources for Artists

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer OpportunityDetails
Front Line Healthcare Workers SupportDonate to provide meals to health care workers during Covid-19 through Off The Plate.
Donate BloodSign up to donate blood through the Red Cross.
Support Small BusinessesDonate to the Restaurant Strong Fund to support small businesses.
Food SecurityDonate to the Greater Boston Food Bank to provide food to food insecure individuals during Covid-19.
Pet FoodDonate pet supplies through MSPCA to go to needy pet-owning homes in Boston and the greater Boston area.
Behavioral HealthCOVID-19 Behavioral Health Information Hub for Massachusetts

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