SNAP is administered in Massachusetts by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) from 600 Washington Street in Boston, with 22 local transitional assistance offices statewide. Mothers apply online via DTA Connect or by calling 877-382-2363 Mon-Fri 8:45am-5pm. Benefits load monthly to an EBT card and can be used at most grocers, farmers' markets, and many online retailers in Massachusetts.
877-382-2363 · 600 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
GBFB at 70 South Bay Avenue is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, distributing food through 600+ partner pantries, kitchens, and shelters across eastern Massachusetts. Mothers don't visit GBFB directly — find a nearby partner via gbfb.org. The main number 617-427-5200 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) handles partnership and volunteer inquiries.
617-427-5200 · 70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Massachusetts WIC, run by DPH at 250 Washington Street, provides free supplemental foods, infant formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five. Income eligibility tracks 185 percent of federal poverty; mothers on MassHealth, SNAP, or TAFDC are automatically income-eligible. Call 800-942-1007 Mon-Fri 8:45am-5pm.
800-942-1007 · 250 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108