FOOD, FUEL & UTILITIES

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Elders and disabled folks do not have to go to DTA office for food stamps.
Business can be done via phone, fax or internet.
For SNAP application, call DTA, (800) 249-2007
SNAP Hotline: 866-950-3663
SNAP recipient service line: 1-800-445-6604

Food Pantries and Free Meals In Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Health and Human Services is proud to sponsor an Internet site dedicated to sharing information about community services and resources for people without homes. This Internet site lists resources according to region and service type.

Massachusetts utility companies (including phone) that offer discount rates to eligible low-income customers

Local Cit-Town Fuel Assistance Programs

Local Nonprofit Fuel and Utility Assistance Programs

MASSCAP: fuel and food assistance, early education and care and Head Start, adult basic education and job training, affordable housing, financial education and asset development, and more

The Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program was created for people who are struggling to pay their heating bills in Massachusetts.

TRANSPORTATION

MassHealth members who need non-emergency transportation to and from medical appointments may be eligible for free transportation services. Eligible members who use private or public transportation can get reimbursement for their transportation expenses. Eligible members who need dial-a-ride services can get van or taxi service free of charge. Call MassHealth at 1-800-841-2900 to for more information about medical related transportation.

The Ride: the T’s Paratransit program, provides door-to door transportation to eligible people who cannot use general public transportation all or some of the time, because of a physical, cognitive or mental disability. Download an application in PDF or Word from the website:

Outside of Boston:

North: Greater Lynn Senior Services 1-888-319-7433 (Voice) /1-800-521-0420 (TTY) 

Northwest: Veteran Tranportation Services 1-877-765-7433 (Voice) / 1-888-553-8294 (TTY) 

South:  The Joint Venture TTI/YCN 1-888-920-7433 (Voice) / 1-888-607-7757 (TTY)

MBTA T fares and passes are reduced for seniors, persons with disabilities, passengers who are blind/visually impaired

Massachusetts DOT Regional Transit Authority Map. Find Fixed Route, ParaTransit, Shared Ride and Door to Door transportation services in your area

Massachusetts Association of Regional Transit Authorities (MARTA)

MAB Community Services has volunteers available for transportation for those that are legally blind in Worcester county area. Call (508) 854-0700 for intake. Donation – couple of dollars 

Good News Garage is working hard to find good donated cars in Massachsetts to help qualified low-income families.

The Original Charity Cars (DBA Free Charity Cars) is a 501-C-3 non-profit charity, EIN 59-3362703. Established in 1996, our founding mission is to provide refurbished donated vehicles to struggling individuals or qualified entities.