Food & Nutrition
Programs that offer access to free or low cost food to help eligible people meet their basic needs.
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Massachusetts' food banks offer emergency assistance to those in need by providing food pantries and other food programs with emergency supplies.
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Most families who meet the federal income rules can get SNAP benefits. SNAP benefits help you buy nutritious food that you need for your family.
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Breastfeeding has long been recognized as one of the most important contributors to infant health. New and continuing research is increasing our understanding that the absence of breastfeeding is a significant public health issue, and is associated with excess risk of morbidity and mortality in infants, children and in women.
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The Growth and Nutrition Program makes expert services available to children and their families to ensure that nutrition does not impair the health and development of children in Massachusetts.
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Meal and nutrition information for the senior population and their caregivers.
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These programs provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to children in participating schools. Call your child's school for more information or the Department of Education (DOE) at 781-338-3000.
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WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify.