Food and Basic Needs

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People Helping People Burlington Food Pantry
The Burlington Food Pantry serves needy families who reside in Burlington.  All ages welcome.
21-23 Murray Ave, Burlington, MA 01803
Email: pantrymanager@peoplehelpingpeopleinc.org
Phone: (781) 270-6625
Food Distribution Hours
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pantry Office Hours
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Donation Center
21 Murray Ave. Open daily from 6:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.

People Helping People Micropantry
Burlington Public Library is a People Helping People micro site, offering non-perishable food items to our community members in need, no questions asked. Located discreetly near the building exit for quick access, these three shelves are stocked to provide support to those that need it with information on how to get other items from The Burlington Food Pantry.

Dinner Program
The Dwelling Place inside the United Methodist Church 
523 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Business Email: thedwellingplace1987@gmail.com
Volunteer Request Email: dpvolunteer1987@gmail.com
Google Voice: (781) 369-5230
The Dwelling Place is a free dinner program in Woburn center founded in 1987 and operates in the United Methodist Church at 523 Main Street, Woburn, MA.  All ages are welcome.
Open every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Guests should arrive at 5:00 pm

Free To-Go meals are prepared by members of local churches and organizations for individuals and families in need.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and grocery items are distributed on a first come, first server basis. Please enter through the side door on Harlow Court off Main Street. Guests will form a line, and one by one will pick from the donated food items, be given a To-Go meal, and if desired, guests can enjoy the meal in the Stannard Room.

Minuteman Senior Services 
For seniors 60+ and persons with disabilities
One Burlington Woods Drive
Suite 101
Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: (888) 222-6171 (toll free)
Interpreter Services Available
Fax: (781) 229-6190
Hearing Impaired
MassRelay: 711 or (800) 439-2370 (TTY/ASCII)
Email: info@MinutemanSenior.org
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Serves 16 towns north and west of Boston.
Offers Meals on Wheels program that delivers a hot lunch to homebound adults ages 60+ who can't prepare their own meals and who meet certain guidelines. Fee: Voluntary donation of $2.00 per meal.
A Registered Dietitian is available to help with nutrition counseling and medical Nutrition Therapy for eligible participants with diabetes and non-dialysis kidney disease.
Trained Information and Referral Specialists are available to discuss client needs and connect clients with services.

Burlington Council on Aging
61 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: (781) 270-1950
Outreach workers help people 60+ sign up for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Any Burlington resident 60+ can call and speak with an Outreach Worker at the Burlington Council on Aging.  Indian Lunch on Wednesdays for and Minuteman lunch on Thursdays for adults 60+. Meals on Wheels through Minuteman Senior Services for adults 60+.  Suggested donation for lunch and Meals on Wheels is $2.

Boston Public Library’s Food Resources Resources Page