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Free Prepared Food

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Need a Prepared Meal? Organizations all around Somerville offer free community meals, school meals, and meals for older adults.

Free Community Meals

Where: 89 College Ave, West Somerville  (First Church of Somerville)

When: Every Monday, 4:30-5:30 PM

Hosted by the Somerville Homeless Coalition’s Project SOUP. Grab and go meal every Monday night, except holidays. Open to all, including non-Somerville residents. No ID or registration required.

Where: 29 Central St,  Somerville  (Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church)

When: 1st Wednesday of every month, 4-6 PM

Operated by Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. In-person community meal. Open to all, including non-Somerville residents.

Where: 149 Broadway, East Somerville (Connexion Church)          

When: Every Wednesday, 5:00-7:00 PM 

Hosted by the Somerville Homeless Coalition’s Project SOUP. Grab and go meal. Open to all, including non-Somerville Residents

Where: 31 College Ave, West Somerville (Community Baptist Church)

When: 2nd Friday of every month, 5:00-7:00 PM

Operated by nonprofit Hearty Meals for All. In-person or grab and go. Open to all, including non-Somerville residents. Delivery may be available, Contactheartymealsforall @gmail.com

School-Based Meals

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School Meals

Breakfast and lunch are free to all students at Somerville Public Schools this school year. 

Find the menus here.

School Resources for Out of School Time

Need more food assistance? Your school’s family liaison may be able to help. Find contact information here.

Have a child at the Healey School? You can attend a free afternoon meal every Wednesday at 4:00 pm. Contact your school liaison for more details. 

Meals for Older Adults or Those with Medical Conditions

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Pick up a free lunch every month from the Council on Aging. Check this month’s date and reserve your lunch by calling Connie at (617) 625-6600 x2319.

Meal pick up is at the Ralph and Jenny Senior Center (9 New Washington Street) on your specified date between 10:30am and 12:00pm.

See the Somerville Cambridge Elder Services website for information on Meals on Wheels program and more.

Have a chronic medical condition that requires a special diet? You may be eligible for Community Servings.

Community Servings offers medically tailored meals for delivery. More information here.