Rescue Food, Nourish Our Community
Food Link is a community organization that rescues fresh food,
alleviates hunger, and contributes to environmental sustainability.
Food Resources
for Community Members
Massachusetts Residents:
For those who does not know where to start in finding food resources in MA, a good place to start is Project Bread's Food Source Hotline or 1-800-645-8333.
Mystic Community Market in Medford. This new market is open 6 days per week and is open to all - no residency or income requirement.
Arlington Residents:
Arlington EATS Market
Belmont Residents:
Lexington Residents:
Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry
Medford Residents:
http://www.medfordma.org/food-resources-in-medford/
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Covid-19 Volunteer Opportunities
At this moment in the Covid-19 outbreak, Food Link is not accepting new volunteers for the safety of all. We would like to suggest volunteer opportunities with some of our partners. We will reach out if new volunteer opportunities open up at Food Link.
Arlington Council on Aging
Contact: Mia Nardini, metroeastmrc@town.arlington.ma.us, 781-316-3177
To Volunteer: Create a profile at www.MAResponds.com
Greater Boston Food Bank
To volunteer: https://www.gbfb.org/covid-19-update/
Mystic Community Market
Contact: Jason Bianchi 617-629-5120
To volunteer: LSmythe@ymcamalden.org
Food Link Operating Status
Our Program Manager Elise challenged staff and volunteers to answer the question, “How do we maintain the generous heart of our work in these times of fear?”
Staff used this question to guide us as we made decisions about our operations with the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19. We agreed that first and foremost, Food Link exists to serve the community, particularly, the most vulnerable members of it. We believe our work is even more necessary when the systems that support community are disrupted.
With this in mind, Food Link remains open and running as usual. We have instituted all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of those in our extended community. We pride ourselves on our nimbleness, and we know it will serve us well in adapting as necessary to disruptions in the food system and our social supports. We will update you here with any changes that we make in the coming days.
Food Link Community Call to Action: In your actions, remember that we are all stronger working together to solve problems.
