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program
Free
Samaritans
Our teen support text line connects young people up to age 24 with a peer they can talk to when they feel lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.
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Salvation Army
We offer nutritious food to those in need, no questions asked! Individuals and families can receive help once per week.
Cambridge Community Center
Our food and supply pantry is open to all on a first come, first served basis until supplies run out.
Cambridge Women's Center
Our drop-in is open to eight people at a time. Check website for updated hours. Use a computer, cook in the kitchen, get help from a volunteer, pick up food & supplies, T-passes, clothing closet.
DHSP Childcare Afterschool Programs, DHSP Community Schools, and Cambridge Youth Programs (DHSP)
Cambridge residents with children in grades K-8 apply to DHSP Afterschool Programs through this lottery application. The lottery opens in April for the coming school year.
Application required
Cambridge Camping Association
Cambridge Camping's CCAccess scholarship program makes unforgettable camp accessible to all, offering day and overnight options.
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) and DHSP Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
We provide free and nutritionally balanced meals to Cambridge residents 18 years of age and under. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options offered at all meal sites!
First Church in Cambridge
Our program is a neighborhood gathering place where housed and unhoused neighbors can mingle and get acquainted in a low-key, judgment-free setting.
Cambridge Public Library
We extend access to technology like Chromebook laptops and mobile WiFi hotspots by allowing patrons to check out devices.
Registration required
Solutions at Work
We offer a wide inventory of adult professional outfits and children's clothing and resources.
Cambridge Bike Give Back and Community Development Department
We will fix up 800+ donated bicycles and give them to qualified Cambridge residents. With bicycles people will also receive a bike lock, helmet, and lights.
We provide a shelter for men that includes counseling, meals, clothing, a medical clinic, and day programs.
The Outdoor Church
As part of our program, we hand out various combinations of sandwiches or bagged lunches, juice boxes, snacks, socks, some seasonal items, toiletry kits, and more to the community.
Material Aid and Advocacy Program (MAAP)
We provide meals and materials to individuals who are low-income or extremely low-income, and who are experiencing homeless, are housing insecure, or living in persistent poverty.
Riverside Community Care
We provide case management services, brief respite, one-on-one support for family members, and more to reduce or eliminate the time children with emotional disturbances spend in out-of-home placement.
Our team provides in-home intensive clinical case management and treatment for children with severe emotional disturbances who are at risk for out-of-home placement.
We provide services for children who have witnessed domestic violence and their non-offending parent.
event
Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
6PM – 7:30PM
Join us every first and third Monday of the month to learn and practice Zen meditation with our neighbors at the Cambridge Zen Center!
Monday, April 20, 2026
3PM – 3:45PM
More dates available: Monday, May 4, 2026 Monday, May 18, 2026 Monday, June 1, 2026 Monday, June 15, 2026
MIT Open Space Programming
Refresh your spring wardrobe with an adult clothing SWAP!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4PM – 6PM
Community Charter School of Cambridge and Food For Free
Please stop by and pick up a variety of fresh produce and non-perishable items. This event is completely free and all are welcome!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
2:30PM – 3:30PM
More dates available: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Food For Free and Cambridge Public Schools
We are hosting events distributing free fruits, vegetables, pantry staples, and more!
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
2PM – 3:45PM
More dates available: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Thursday, May 7, 2026 Thursday, June 4, 2026 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Thursday, April 16, 2026