Food and Nutrition Programs

Haverhill Meal & Food Pantry Schedule - English
Haverhill Meal & Food Pantry Schedule - Spanish

Coffee Shoppe:

On weekdays, join us at the Citizen Center for coffee for 50¢, 9-11 a.m.

Lunches at the Center:

Are you aware that lunches are served at the Citizens Center Monday through Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. If you've not joined us, or it's been a while, we'd like to welcome you to come share a meal with old friends- or make some new friends. If you are new, stop by to sign up for the program.

Meals are provided by the Merrimack Valley Nutritional Project.  Meals are pre-ordered, so you need to sign up for meals by Thursday prior to when you want to eat- you may do this during lunch hours in the dining room. The meal is always a full entree and menus are posted ahead of time in our newsletter, The Voice. It's a super deal for a suggested donation of $2.00. Always remember that good conversation and friendships make meals that much better. **meals are not served on holidays or days when schools have been cancelled due to inclement weather**

Meal on Wheels:

Meals on Wheels are designed to provide a hot meal five days a week to Haverhill residents who, because of physical limitations, are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Contact  Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley 800-892-0890.

Community Meals:

A community meal is held each Monday in the Citizens Center.  This meal is free and open to the public.  Meals are prepared by a local and chef and supported by various community organizations.  Service begins at 4 PM.  **meals are not served on holidays or days when schools have been cancelled due to inclement weather**

Food Pantries:

There are several local food pantries in the area.  You may access the calendar for hours and locations at
www.communityactioninc.org

SNAP Program (Food Stamps):

The Food Stamp Program should not be considered as "Welfare." It is a program supported by the US Dept. of Agriculture, Mass. Dept. of Public Health and also the Mass. Dept. of Public Welfare. It is designed to assist those eligible through difficult times.

www.massdotgov/snap

PROJECT BREAD’S FOODSOURCE HOTLINE 1(800)-645-8333:

Project Bread's Food Source Hotline is able to provide SNAP application assistance over the phone and help identify all of the allowable expenses such as housing and medical costs to ensure you receive full amount of benefits that you are entitled to. Hotline is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 7pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. They can assist in 180 languages. TTY line also available at 1800-377-1292. Or through Live Chat on www.gettingsnap.org

AgeSpan & Greater Boston Food Bank:

AgeSpan & Greater Boston Food Bank has established the Elder Mobile Market program. Eligible Haverhill 
elders can pick up a free bag of groceries on the 1st Tuesday of every month (depending on your address) You must fill out application. Must be 60 or older and low income.
Info: Ruth Ortiz 978-946-1279/ Rortiz@AgeSpan.org 
Applications from Maria or Paola at HAV COA