| NAME | ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION | SERVICES PROVIDED | PROCESS AND PROCEDURE | CONTACT INFO | LINK TO MORE INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Truck Box Program | Office of Food Assistance/City of Boston Resiliency Fund | Fresh food delivery | Meet eligibility/apply | food@boston.gov | https://www.aboutfresh.org/fresh-truck-box-program-overview/ | |||
| Mayor's Office of Food Access | Resources Center | Links to free breakfast and lunch until school resumes; list of food sites. | Check site for dates and times | (617) 635-3717 | food@boston.gov; https://www.boston.gov/departments/food-access/map-meal-sites-boston | |||
| MASS 211 Help Steps | Statewide referral and information services | Statewide information about food pantries, meal sites, SNAP, and other emergency services | Contact | March 2, 1900 | mass211.org | |||
| Project Bread FoodSource Hotline | Food Resources Organization | Information on food pantries and community meal programs; help to locate resources food in your area | Fill out application | 800-645-8333 | https://www.boston.gov/news/food-resources-during-covid-19 | |||
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Food Security and Resources | Statewide Foodbank Locater | Check site for dates and times | https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/ | ||||
| Boston Public Schools | Food Security | Free School Breakfast and Lunch Locations | Check site for dates and times | 800-645-8333 | https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/8098 | |||
| MA Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) | Food Security | SNAP 9B Emergency Food Application | Fill out and submit application | https://old.mahomeless.org/images/snap-9b_food_lost_due_to_disaster.pdf | ||||
| MA Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) | Food Security and Resources | Summary of DTA Benefits during COVID-19 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOmfoWYgHP6rSeltaJDneJZXbTpB11dL/view | |||||
| Boston Food not Bombs | Food Security and Pantry | Free Groceries every Wednesday at 2:00pm | Just show up at Brazilian Worker Center, 14 Harvard Ave., Allston | fnbboston@gmail.com | ||||
| Citizens Housing and Planning Assoc (CHAPA) | Housing and Community Development | Hosts lists of available apartments; job board; promotes affordable housing opportunity | Contact for information | 617-742-0820 | www.chapa.org; https://www.massaccesshousingregistry.org/; www.chapa.org/housing-courses/covid-19-immediate-assistance | |||
| City of Boston Office of Housing Stability | City Housing Department | Assistance finding and maintaining stable, safe, and affordable housing options, informing tenants of their rights and responsibilities, and helping navigate the individual and family shelter systems. | Email housingstability@boston.gov or call | 617-635-4200 | boston.gov/housingstability | |||
| Department of Housing and Community Development | List of individual homeless shelters in MA | State funded resources for homeless families | 866-584-0653 | https://hedfuel.azurewebsites.net/iShelters.aspx; http://mahomeless.org/index.php/families-with-children | ||||
| Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) | Housing financial assistance | Up to $4,000 for housing if income is lost (undocumented accepted) | Fill out application | www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-dhcd-website#residential-assistance-for-families-in-transition-(raft)-program-and-covid-19-state-of-emergency- |
| NAME | ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION | SERVICES PROVIDED | PROCESS AND PROCEDURE | CONTACT INFO | LINK TO MORE INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Housing and Planning Assoc (CHAPA) | Housing and Community Development | Hosts lists of available apartments; job board; promotes affordable housing opportunity | Contact for information | 617-742-0820 | www.chapa.org; https://www.massaccesshousingregistry.org/; www.chapa.org/housing-courses/covid-19-immediate-assistance | |||
| City of Boston Office of Housing Stability | City Housing Department | Assistance finding and maintaining stable, safe, and affordable housing options, informing tenants of their rights and responsibilities, and helping navigate the individual and family shelter systems. | Email housingstability@boston.gov or call | 617-635-4200 | boston.gov/housingstability | |||
| Department of Housing and Community Development | List of individual homeless shelters in MA | State funded resources for homeless families | 866-584-0653 | https://hedfuel.azurewebsites.net/iShelters.aspx; http://mahomeless.org/index.php/families-with-children | ||||
| Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) | Housing financial assistance | Up to $4,000 for housing if income is lost (undocumented accepted) | Fill out application | www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-dhcd-website#residential-assistance-for-families-in-transition-(raft)-program-and-covid-19-state-of-emergency- |
| NAME | ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION | SERVICES PROVIDED | PROCESS AND PROCEDURE | CONTACT INFO | LINK TO MORE INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Capital Boston (UCB) | Financial Services Company | $150 visa gifrtcards | Fill out application | https://t.co/YXfZNYeQlr?amp=1 | ||||
| Together We Dream | Provides Resources for Undocumented Immigrants | Financial Assistance for Undocumented Immigrants | Contact | www.togetherwedream.net; www.massundocufund.org | ||||
| MA Jobs with Justice | Worker Relief Fund | Financial Support for Job loss | Contact; Fill out application | 617-524-8778 | https://bit.ly/MassWorkerReliefFunds | |||
| City of Boston | Covid-related Help with Utilities | Home Heating Assistance | Contact; Fill out application | https://www.boston.gov/departments/311/home-heating-help-tenants | ||||
| MA Good Neighbor Fund | Energy Assistance for Low Income and Unemployed | Home Heating Assistance | Apply at Salvation Army near you from list | 508-756-7191 | http://www.magoodneighbor.org/assistance.html | |||
| MA Department of Unemployment | Unemployment Compensation | Online Unemployment Claim Application | Go to site and apply online | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-unemployment-benefits |
| NAME | ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION | SERVICES PROVIDED | PROCESS AND PROCEDURE | CONTACT INFO | LINK TO MORE INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Life Vida Urbana | Housing Support | Eviction Support | Contact Housing Hotline | 617-934-5006 (English); 617-397-3773 (Spanish) | clvu.org/covid19; clvu.or/covid19_espanol | |||
| Lawyers for Civil Rights | Equal Rights Legal Organization | Range of Legal Assistance Supports | Call or email office@lawyersfor civilrights.org | 617-482-1145 | http://lawyersforcivilrights.org/coronavirus/ | |||
| Beyond Bond Boston | Services for Detained Immigrants | Provides housing and other supports for detained immigrants | Contact BIJANaccompaniment@gmail.com | 857-308-2527 | Beyondbondboston.org | |||
| National Employment Law Project | Employment/Unemployment Law | Eligibility of Immigrants for Unemployment Benefits | Review eligibility and contact | https://www.nelp.org/publication/immigrant-workers-eligibility-unemployment-insurance/ | ||||
| FormsPal | Legal Forms/Templates | Free legal forms | Enter information and print document | formspal.com |
| NAME | ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION | SERVICES PROVIDED | PROCESS AND PROCEDURE | CONTACT INFO | LINK TO MORE INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Leagues of Community Health Centers | Coordinates statewide community health centers | Enter address to find Community Health Center near you. | Free health care available to undocumented immigrants | http://www.massleague.org/findahealthcenter/index.php | ||||
| Boston Public Health Commission | Coordinates Boston Health Programs and Services | Free, confidential, multilingual information and referral service, and for information about COVID-19. | Call Health Line for COVID-19 and other health information | 617-534-5050 | ||||
| Impact Boston | Violence and Abuse Prevention | Shelter in Safety Support | See website or call for supportive services | 781-388-4337 | http://impactboston.org/community/shelterinsafety/ | |||
| City of Boston | City of Boston COVID-19 Updates | Daily updates related to COVID-19 Pandemic | See website | www.boston.gov/news/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-boston | ||||
| MA Department of Public Health (DPH) | MA COVID-19 Updates | Daily updates related to COVID-19 Pandemic | See Website | ma.gov/2019coronavirus | ||||
| MA Department of Public Health (DPH) | MA COVID-19 Guidance and health recommendations | MA COVID-19 Guidance and health recommendations | See Website | www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-guidance-and-recommendations |
| NAME | ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION | SERVICES PROVIDED | PROCESS AND PROCEDURE | CONTACT INFO | LINK TO MORE INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Department of Early Education and Care | Provides programs and services for children | List of licensed emergency childcare providers | Review list and contact | 617-988-6600 | https://eeclead.force.com/resource/1584817665000/EEC_EmergencyProviderList | |||
| MA Department of Early Education and Care | Provides programs and services for children | Information about early education and childcare services | Contact | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-early-education-and-care | ||||
| National Association of School Psychologists | Promote psychological health of children | How to Help Children Cope with Covid-19 | Review information | https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19 |
| NAME | ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION | SERVICES PROVIDED | PROCESS AND PROCEDURE | CONTACT INFO | LINK TO MORE INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast | Internet Provider | 2 months of free internet for new customers | Contact to schedule appt. | 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) | InternetEssentials.com | |||
| Tech Goes Home | Technology Resources | Provides access to digital tools and info for underserved. | Review information | techgoeshome.org/covid |
| NAME | ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION | SERVICES PROVIDED | PROCESS AND PROCEDURE | CONTACT INFO | LINK TO MORE INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parental Stress Line | Parents providing support for Parents | Parental Stress Line | Call Hotline or email info@parentshelpingparents.org | 1-800-632-8188 (Massachusetts) | info@parentshelpingparents.org | |||
| The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center | Substance abuse and referral | The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center and referral center | Contact hotline | 800-784-6776 | http://www.addictioncareoptions.com | |||
| TeenLine | Teen Support Line | Treatment and support hotline, text, email resources | Text: 839863; tinyurl.com/teentalkapp | Hotline: (310) 855-HOPE (4673) | https://teenlineonline.org | |||
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Provides free, confidential emotional support | Call Hotline/chat line | 800-273-TALK (8255) | http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org | |||
| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | National Depression and Bipolar Resources, Education and Support | Provides education, wellness, support, support groups and other services for people with depression and bipolar illness | Call or text 741-741 | 800-273-TALK (8255) | http://www.dbsalliance.org | |||
| Samaritans | 24hour Crisis Helpline | Provides 24/7 suicide prevention supports | Call or text | 617-247-0220 (Boston); 877-870-4673 (statewide) | ||||
| Trevor Project | 24 hour Crisis Intervention for LGBTQ Youth | Provides 24/7 suicide prevention hotline | Call Hotline | 866-488-7386 |
