Material Aid and Advocacy Program (MAAP)
We support and empower community members experiencing homelessness through material aid, access to resources, and advocacy.
Locations
Material Aid and Advocacy Program Office
5 Longfellow Park
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Neighborhood
West Cambridge
Hours of operation
Hours of operation
Tuesday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Additional information
MAAP is a referral-based program - to get support from MAAP, you can use the materials here to begin the process: Get Support Now
Annually MAAP serves 2,000 individuals who are low-income or extremely low-income, and who are experiencing homeless, are housing insecure, or living in persistent poverty. MAAP meets unmet basic needs by providing free material aid:
- Gently-used seasonally-appropriate clothing, shoes, and accessories;
- Hygiene Kits (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, deodorant, razors etc)
- Feminine Hygiene Kits (tampons, sanitary pads, wipes);
- Survival supplies (sleeping bags, yoga mats, camping packs, flashlights);
- Small household goods (bedding, towels, cooking supplies, dishware);
- Student supplies (at the beginning of the school year we provide students of all ages with backpacks and school supplies).
- On site, we also provide:
- Meals, Snacks & Cold Drinks, Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Tea (Tuesdays and Thursdays 9AM-3PM)
- Phone and laptop access
- Phone, portable charger, bracelet charging
- Unemployment application support
- Hand washing station
- Advocacy and organizing opportunities
Material Aid and Advocacy Program Office
5 Longfellow Park
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Neighborhood
West Cambridge
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Last updated October 24, 2024.