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WIC
1-800-WIC-1007
The Massachusetts Women, Infants, and Children
Supplemental Nutrition Program, (WIC), is a health,
nutrition and prevention program. WIC is for pregnant
women, mothers with infants, and children under 5.
WIC helps mothers and children get free, healthy foods.
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Project
Bread's FoodSource Hotline
1-800-645-8333
FoodSource Hotline counselors refer callers
to food resources in their communities. Hotline counselors
also give callers information on public programs*,
meal sites for the elderly, Meals On Wheels programs,
salvage food distribution sites and other programs
that supply free or low-cost food.
*Such as food stamps, school breakfast,
or WIC.
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Fair
Foods Inc.
Fair Foods, Inc. and its partners run over 50 "Dollar-a-Bag"
sites throughout Boston and eastern Massachusetts.
Each week, participants enjoy a wide selection of
fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, and pastries for
a donation of $1 per bag. To find out about a Dollar-a-Bag
site near you, click here.
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Utility
Discounts
Many utilities offer discounted rates for
eligible customers. Click
here for more information.
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Fuel
Assistance
Get help with your heating bills in
the winter. Fuel assistance helps you pay to heat
your home or apartment. Click
here for more information.
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Health
Care
Do you need health insurance or help paying for health
care costs? Help is available for people with low or
moderate incomes who need health insurance. Click
here to learn more about the programs and who to call
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Earned
Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Put money in your pocket! If you worked
during the last year, you may be eligible for the
EITC. The EITC is a federal tax credit for low-income
families and individuals. Low-income families can
qualify for up to $4,741 in federal money. Click
here to find out more.
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Food
Resources for Kids
Your children can get free meals at school,
in their after-school programs and during the summer.Click
here for more information.
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Child
and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Children and elders in care programs can
get free meals at their program’s site. Click
here to find out more.
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Where
can I get nutritious food for my child?
You
probably know that schools in Massachusetts offer nutritious
meals through school lunch. In addition, many communities
offer both the School Breakfast Program and the Summer
Food Service Program which provide healthy meals for
children throughout the year. Visit www.meals4kids.org
to find out more information about these resources in
your community.
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Child
Care
Do you need help finding affordable,
quality child care? Check out the Department of Early Education and Care website.
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