Saturday, June 27, 2009

Lawrence (MA) Farmers' Market

When:
Every Wednesday, July 8th to October 28th, 8am to 2pm

Where:
Appleton Way, Between Essex and Common Streets

Why:
To pick up the freshest fruits and veggies around and support your local farmer!


Note: If you know of other Farmers' Markets in your area (Metro North and Greater Boston area), let us know and we'll post them. Also, remember that Local Harvest will lead you to these resources in your area (anywhere in the US).

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Thursday, January 01, 2009

Bread of Life (Malden) has newly designed website

Bread of Life has been one of the top 5 purchasers and distributors of free food in Eastern Massachusetts since 2003, according to the Greater Boston Food Bank. They provided the equivalent of over 285,000 meals to hungry, homeless and isolated people in 2007.

They provide and/or support hot meals with clothing ministry, food pantry, Mobile Homeless Outreach, weekly spiritual support group, and the ShareWood Project (free health care). For more information, visit their website.

Bread of Life is always looking for volunteers whether it is donating time or money. To find out more, please use one of the ways listed below to find out how you can help:

Telephone: (781) 397-0404
FAX: (781) 288-0002

Postal Address:
Gabriella Snyder
c/o Bread of Life
511 Main Streeet
Malden, MA 02148

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Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Food Stamps Can Mean Healthy Meals for You and Your Family

Applying for Food Stamps Has Never Been Easier

Despite the help the Food Stamp Program can offer, there are still many eligible Massachusetts residents who could enroll. In today’s economy, too many families are struggling to make ends meet. Food stamps can help you ensure that you and your family are getting consistent, healthy meals at home. Food stamps come on a debit card that automatically deducts from your monthly benefits each time you use it at the grocery store—an easy, convenient way to provide nutritious food for your family!

Project Bread is partnering with community-based organizations across the state to increase enrollment and awareness of the Food Stamp Program by providing application assistance to clients. This program, in partnership with the Department of Transitional Assistance, gives eligible applicants a convenient, supportive, and secure way to access benefits online. The initiative provides greater convenience: applicants can apply in their neighborhood, and they can work with a counselor who speaks their language and coaches them through the process.

The food stamp application is also available to anyone online, thanks to the Department of Transitional Assistance. You can apply from a home, library, health center or any location with access to the Internet at www.mass.gov/dta. It is fast and convenient and you can apply anytime!

Interested applicants can find the latest information about times and places to apply—online, in person or by mail and fax—at www.gettingfoodstamps.org, www.mass.gov/dta or by calling Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. You can also make an appointment with Tri-CAP to apply, 781-322-4125, using the Commonwealth's Virtual Gateway.

Solicitar los cupones de alimentos nunca ha sido tan fácil

A pesar de los recursos que el Programa de Cupones de Alimentos le puede ofrecer, muchos residentes elegibles de Massachussets todavía no están participando. En la economía de hoy, muchas familias están luchando para ganar lo suficiente para vivir. Utilizar los cupones de alimentos puede asegurar que usted y su familia tengan comida saludable en casa. Se puede comprar comida con los cupones de alimentos usando una tarjeta de transferencia electrónica que automáticamente paga de su cuenta de beneficios mensuales–una manera fácil y conveniente de proveer alimentos nutritivos para su familia.

Project Bread se ha asociado con organizaciones comunitarias en Massachussets para trabajar juntos y aumentar el nivel de participación en el programa de cupones de alimentos. Si usted quiere ayuda con la solicitud, muchas agencias están ofreciendo asistencia. Este programa, en asociación con el Departamento de Asistencia Transitoria, le da una manera conveniente y segura de acceder a sus beneficios en Internet. Esta iniciativa facilita el proceso de solicitar los beneficios; usted puede llenar la solicitud en la comunidad donde vive, y puede recibir ayuda de un asesor que hable su idioma y le ayude con el proceso.

Si usted quiere llenar la solicitud sin la ayuda de un asesor, ahora cualquier persona puede acceder a la solicitud para cupones de alimentos a través del Internet, gracias al Departamento de Asistencia Transitoria. Se puede llenar la solicitud en Internet (ubicada en la página www.mass.gov/dta) desde su casa, una biblioteca pública, un centro de salud, o cualquier lugar que cuente con acceso al Internet. ¡Es rápido, conveniente, y usted puede solicitar cuando quiera!

Si está interesado, puede encontrar la información más reciente sobre agencias que pueden ayudar con la solicitud (no importa si es por Internet, en persona, o por correo o fax), en las páginas web www.gettingfoodstamps.org y www.mass.gov/dta, o puede llamar al FoodSource Hotline de Project Bread al 1-800-645-8333. You can also make an appointment with Tri-CAP to apply, 781-322-4125, using the Commonwealth's Virtual Gateway.

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