Food Resources

Snap Update: Resources for Assistance and How to Help

Beginning on November 1, 2025, it is expected that the Federal Government will cease funding SNAP Benefits unless a federal funding deal is reached. According to the Department of Transitional Assistance, approximately 1,600 residents/families in Milton receive SNAP Benefits.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has posted additional information about SNAP, resources for residents impacted, and resources for residents who want to assist here.

Here is information about some of the resources available in Milton:

Milton Community Food Pantry 

The Milton Community Food Pantry is open twice per month with upcoming open dates on November 8, November 22, December 6, and December 20. Additional information is available on their website: https://www.miltonfoodpantryma.org/

The Food Pantry makes available shelf stable food as well as frozen proteins, fresh produce (once per month) and household items (once per month). The Food Pantry also offers grocery store gift cards and other assistance during the holiday season.

How to assist: The Food Pantry is not accepting food or household item donations at this time, but the Food Pantry appreciates financial support through online donations or by mailing a check. For more information on how to donate, visit the Food Pantry’s website: https://www.miltonfoodpantryma.org/donate

Milton Residents Fund

The Milton Residents Fund (MRF) is available to provide financial assistance to Milton
 residents to promote safe and stable housing with funds to prevent utility shutoffs, eviction from rental housing, and the purchase of winter heating oil.  MRF also assists with funds for small medical needs, car repairs to ensure a functioning vehicle for employment, and as funds allows assists with payments for professional certification or courses to increase earning potential. 

Additional information and applications can be obtained by contacting Noreen Dolan, MSW, LCSW at MiltonResidentsFund@gmail.com or calling 617-696-1214.  

How to assist: The Milton Residents Fund gratefully accepts financial contributions to support residents in need by mailing a check to Milton Residents' Fund, 535 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186, or emailing MiltonResidentsFund@gmail.com for a personalized electronic donation link.  Gifts cards in any amount for groceries or personal items are also welcomed to distribute for the holidays or as needed throughout the year. 

Milton Health Department’s Food for Milton Residents Program 

The Milton Health Department has emergency non-perishable food bags available for any Milton resident in need. Each bag contains basic food staples—such as canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, and other shelf-stable items—to help ensure that residents have access to meals during emergencies or unexpected situations. Please feel free to pick up a bag at the Milton Public Library or the Milton Health Department. No barriers. No questions asked. For additional information, please contact Anne Grossman, LICSW, Community Health Social Worker at 617-898-4887 or agrossman@miltonma.gov.

How to assist: The Health Department will accept donations of shelf-stable items for inclusion in food bags at the Health Department office in Town Hall.

Milton Public Schools

Please see the message below from Milton Public Schools’ Food Service Director Natalia Perez:

Effective Saturday, November 1, families and students will not receive their SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. These benefits will remain paused until the shutdown concludes. Currently, 615 Milton students receive SNAP benefits and may be directly impacted.

We can support these families by ensuring that our school community is aware that a nutritious breakfast and lunch is available free to all students every school day. The daily menu offerings can be found on our Food Service Department website here:

https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1466119320502&page=menus.  These meals will continue to be provided without interruption.

Additionally, families can find further food assistance through Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline: https://projectbread.org/foodsource-hotline. Counselors are available in 180 languages to connect families with resources such as the WIC Program and local food pantries.

Thank you for helping us ensure every student has access to nutritious meals and the support they need during this time.  Please feel free to reach out if you need further assistance: Natalia Perez, Food Service Director, nperez@miltonps.org

Take one Leave one Shelves

  • Need more food resources? We are excited to introduce Take One, Leave One shelves for residents! These community shelves are a simple way to share and support one another - many of our neighbors need help getting food. Donations to the new Take One, Leave One shelves can help. Take what you need, leave what you can 
  • Locations: 
    • Milton Council on Aging (at the front door) - 10 Walnut St
    • Milton Town Hall (first floor hallway) - 525 Canton Ave
    • Milton Public Library (Canton Ave foyer) - 476 Canton Ave
    • Winter Valley (building 5, residents only) - 600 Canton Ave
  • Leave: 
    • Shelf stable canned and dry goods (pasta, peanut butter, items in plastic jars, hand or dish soap, shampoo, toothpaste, incontinence items, feminine hygiene items
    • Please do not leave: expired foods, dented cans, perishables, fresh foods, breakable items, open packages 
  • Informational Flyers: