Additional Resources

Many food pantries and soup kitchens offer much more than a meal. Some have job training programs, case management or affordable housing programs. Check their websites to see what else they offer. If they do not offer these services, most know organizations in the local area that do.

In addition, here are some directories that may help you locate programs in your area:

Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. Go to www.211.org to learn more

Project Bread has a toll-free foodsource hotline. Call 1-800-645-8333.

Find summer meal sites for kids at www.meals4kids.org

You can also learn about getting food stamps at www.gettingfoodstamps.org

Essex County Nonprofit Directory is a directory of nonprofit organizations and services in Essex County.

North Shore Portal is a directory of social services in the north shore area.