Low-income resources

HOW TO …

Contact: 311

Get help with heating bills

Prevent home foreclosure

FOOD

Contact: Food Access

GET FINANCIAL help

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnThese programs offer aid to help you buy food.

Healthy Incentives Program (earn incentives when buying healthy food at farmers and mobile markets)

Free and low-cost food locations

Our map features places where you can find food, including:

food pantries
free meal sites
farmers markets and mobile markets
senior dining sites, and
affordable fruits and vegetables.

Food Resources maps

HELPSTEPS

If you’re not sure where to start, search for all available resources.

Developed by the Online Advocate team at Boston Children’s Hospital, connects people to local resources through a personalized search.

HOUSING

Contact: Neighborhood Development

FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Learn more about the City’s affordable housing.

Neighborhood Development

STAY IN YOUR Xổ số may mắn hàng tuần

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnAre you at risk of foreclosure, or getting evicted? These services can help.

FIND OVERNIGHT SHELTERS

If you need a place to stay overnight, these are a few local groups that can help.

UTILITIES

Contact: Environment

There are many resources to help you with the cost of fueling your home.

FUEL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CONNECTIVITY

Contact: Innovation and Technology

GET COMPUTER ACCESS

and some BCYF Community Centers offer free wireless internet and computer use for the public.

GET CONNECTED AT Xổ số may mắn hàng tuần

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnLearn if low-cost options such as or are right for you. This winter, the will be expanded to offer discounts for home internet.

GET EDUCATED

Build digital skills through these resources:

GET ONLINE

Try Boston’s free public Wi-Fi, Wicked Free Wi-Fi. View our map for current locations. Check back frequently as new locations are often added.

Learn more

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TRANSPORTATION

Contact: Transportation

You may qualify for these discounted transportation programs.

BLUE BIKES MEMBERSHIPS

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnLearn about $5/month or $50/year memberships for people with low-incomes.

PUBLIC TRANSIT FARES AND PASSES

The MBTA reduces passes for qualifying riders.

MASSHEALTH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Learn about non-emergency transportation services for members.

EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCES

Contact: Economic Development

EMPLOYMENT

offer job seekers help through career counselors, workshops, and more.

You can search for jobs at the City of Boston through our career center. We also have information on getting jobs in civil service.

TAXES

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuần provides free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income residents, facilitating access to the Earned Income Tax Credit for those eligible.

children’s savings accounts

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuần will provide children’s savings accounts to help families of Boston Public Schools kindergarteners save for their post-secondary education.

DID YOU KNOW?

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnYou can receive free financial coaching through Mayor Walsh’s Office of Financial Empowerment at a financial opportunity center.

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

FAMILIES

Contact: Boston Centers for Youth and Families

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuần through this program.

COMMUNITY CENTERS AND POOLS

Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) runs 36 facilities across Boston. Find a center near you.

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Learn about opportunities for children, teens, and families.

RESOURCES FOR SENIORS

Contact: Age Strong Commission

There are a number of additional resources specific to older adults. Contact Age Strong Commission staff for help navigating resources for those over 60 living in Boston.

HOUSING

Adults over 60 can receive help to replace aging heating systems.
Adults over 62 who own a home may qualify for loans for home repairs.
Adults over 65 may qualify to defer property taxesXổ số may mắn hàng tuần and stay in their home.

UTILITIES

offers a discount for adults over 65, as well as residents with disabilities of all ages.
Comcast and RCN offer a basic tier option for adults over 62 or 65, depending on the service.

FOOD

Adults over 60 are eligible to eat at congregate nutrition lunch sites across Boston and receive home delivered meals.

HEALTHCARE

Adults over 60 can receive free oral/dental screenings.
For adults over 60 seeking help navigating Medicare, try . For help with public and private benefits programs, try

TRANSPORTATION

Adults over 60 can receive free door-to-door transportationXổ số may mắn hàng tuần to non-emergency medical appointments.
Adults over 65, as well as residents with disabilities of all ages, can buy coupon books for licensed taxis.

RESOURCES FOR VETERANS

Contact: Veterans Services

The City is committed to helping veterans and their dependents find the best available services.

LEARN ABOUT AVAILABLE SERVICES

Any veteran, active duty, reserve, national guard or military family member may contact for help understanding federal, state, and City laws and benefits.

GET FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnMassachusetts offers a for eligible veterans and their dependents for food, shelter, clothing, housing supplies, medical care, and burial assistance.

CONNECT WITH LOCAL RESOURCES

Xổ số may mắn hàng tuần and connects veterans and their families through a supportive network of organizations that advocate, serve and engage the veterans’ community.

GIVE BACK

Veterans’ Services sponsors several service projects throughout the year. Learn how you can engage with veterans that call Boston their home by sending an email to veterans@boston.gov with subject line “Volunteer”.