Food Access Resources

Information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):

CHECK to see if you are eligible for SNAP by calling the Project Bread hotline (number below) or visiting DTA's website HERE.

APPLY for SNAP: Application

CONNECT with someone for more information or assistance: 

Project Bread,  Food Source Hotline: 1.800.645.8333 (Food assistance in 180 languages)

Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist Program: 617-744-9585 

Watertown Senior Center: 617-972-6493

Watertown Food Pantry 

80 Mount Auburn Street (Rt. 16) 

Rear of the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church 

Watertown, MA 02472 

Phone: 617-972-6490 

Hours of Operation: Tuesdays from 10 am to 2 pm 

Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry 

770 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472 

Lower Level of Rectory (use driveway next to Church or on street parking) 

Hours: Thursdays from 10am to 11:45am. 

Open to anyone in need, the food pantry may be accessed once a week. 

Watertown Catholic Collaborative Office: 617-926-9680 

Watertown Community Fridge 

80 Mount Auburn Street 

Front of the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church, Watertown, MA 02472 

The Community Fridge is a 24/7-access, outdoor refrigerator enclosed in a shed for pantry space and protection. The fridge provides neighbors the opportunity to give and receive help directly, anonymously, and conveniently. 

Information about using exclusive benefits at the local farmers' market:

Visit the Watertown Farmers' Market page to learn about exclusive at-market benefits for more affordable and free food.

Click HERE for more information about benefits through the local Women, Infants, Children (WIC) office.

Click HERE for more information about obtaining Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition coupons. 

Off-Season Self-pay and SNAP CSA Programs 

For more information, contact Stephanie Venizelos at: svenizelos@watertown-ma.gov