This is a tough time of year to be a BBHSer. We had a really hard time a few years ago and it was the first time we needed to use a food pantry. Here’s a few things I learned from that experience.

You might think that you have to have income under a certain level, but the pantries I visited did not have that requirement. Most of them wanted you to register with them and recorded visits. It’s a good idea to call ahead and find out a pantry’s eligibility requirements before you go.

I know that Cambridge food pantries coordinate so that there’s at least one open every day of the week except Sunday.

To find food pantries in Massachusetts, you can search with The Greater Boston Food Bank and FoodPantries.org

Some food banks can help you sign up for SNAP benefits. Generally people and families with income less than 200% of the poverty level are eligible.