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Neighborhood Resource Guide
Nutrition Support Services
Physical Activity Resources
Nutrition Resources
Sleep Resources
Social Support Services
Serving the cities of:
•Boston •Cambridge •Everett
•Malden •Somerville
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Contents Locating Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Getting in touch ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Key ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Physical activity resources ............................................................................................................................. 6
Nutrition Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Health Services Resources ................................................................................................................................. 7
Physical Activity Resources .............................................................................................................................. 12
Boston .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
City-Wide.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Allston/Brighton ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Back Bay/Beacon Hill/Downtown ............................................................................................................ 15
Charlestown ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Chinatown ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Dorchester................................................................................................................................................ 18
East Boston .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Fenway ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Jamaica Plain ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Mattapan ................................................................................................................................................. 23
North End ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Roslindale/West Roxbury/Hyde Park ....................................................................................................... 25
Roxbury .................................................................................................................................................... 27
South Boston ............................................................................................................................................ 28
South End ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Cambridge .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Everett .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Malden ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Somerville .................................................................................................................................................... 36
Online Resources ......................................................................................................................................... 38
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Nutrition Resources ......................................................................................................................................... 39
City-Wide ..................................................................................................................................................... 39
Boston .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Allston/Brighton ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Back Bay/Beacon Hill/Downtown ............................................................................................................ 40
Charlestown ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Chinatown ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Dorchester................................................................................................................................................ 42
East Boston .............................................................................................................................................. 45
Jamaica Plain ............................................................................................................................................ 45
Mattapan ................................................................................................................................................. 46
Roslindale/West Roxbury/Hyde Park ....................................................................................................... 47
Roxbury .................................................................................................................................................... 47
South Boston ............................................................................................................................................ 48
South End ................................................................................................................................................. 49
Cambridge .................................................................................................................................................... 50
Everett .......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Malden ......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Somerville .................................................................................................................................................... 52
Online Resources ......................................................................................................................................... 53
Sleep Resources ............................................................................................................................................... 54
Boston .......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Cambridge .................................................................................................................................................... 54
Applications.................................................................................................................................................. 54
Other Resources ............................................................................................................................................... 55
Boston .......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Cambridge .................................................................................................................................................... 57
Somerville .................................................................................................................................................... 57
State-Wide And Online Resources ................................................................................................................... 58
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Locating Resources
To locate the nearest resource near you follow these steps: Download I-nigma QR Code Reader app for phone, tablet or computer. Download from google play or ITunes store. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-nigma-qr-code-data-matrix/id388923203?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threegvision.products.inigma.Android&hl=en Scan QR Code
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Key
Medical Center
Physical activity resources
Fitness Center
Playground
Park
Sports facility or programs
Swimming Pool
Community resources/multiple catergories
Nutrition Resources
Farmers’ Market
Community services
Food Pantry
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Health Services Resources
PRIORITY Center for Youth Wellness Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center
Address: 800 Washington Street, Box 7052 Boston, MA 02111 Contact: Front Desk Phone: (617) 636-3381 Fax: (617) 636-8943 Facility Type: Hospital out-patient Ages Served: 0 to 21 years old (for dietitian consultation); 11 to 18 years old (for obesity clinic) Referral Options: Physician -referral; self- referral Description: The CYW offers both individual counseling sessions and group sessions. The individual consultations are with a dietician and group sessions are offered by the obesity clinic. The obesity clinic is a 10 week group session program that is offered at the YMCA locations in Boston, Brockton, Lowell, MetroWest, and Woburn. Collaboration between a medical doctor, nutritionist, psychologist, and health coaches offers a holistic approach for each two hour visit, consisting of a nutrition/behavior change program (one hour) and a physical activity program (one hour).
Inspired Health Massachusetts General Hospital for Children
Address: 275 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114 Contact: Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Phone: (617) 726-8707 Fax: (617) 724-2803 Facility Type: In-patient/Out-patient hospital Ages Served: 0 – 21 years old Referral Options: Physician-referral; self-referral Description: A team consisting of pediatricians, a dietician, and a social worker take on an approach to tackle both asthma and obesity. The program focuses on the identification of specific, achievable goals that are implemented in a step-wise fashion over time. The concerns of asthma and obesity being highly correlated, the team believes that by targeting the issues associated with both asthma and obesity, they will work towards preventing one from arising from the other. After initial evaluation of a patient, an individualized plan is created for the patient and monitored with close follow-up for as long as necessary.
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Raising Healthy Hearts
Massachusetts General Hospital for Children
Address: 32 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 Contact: Front Desk Phone: (617) 726-3826 Fax: (617) 643-9643 Facility Type: In-patient/out-patient hospital Ages Served: 0 – 18 years old Referral Options: Physician-referral Description: Collaboration between a cardiologist, a nutritionist, a health coach, a nurse practitioner, and a behavioral psychologist creates this multidisciplinary approach to preventing heart-related diseases through weight management and lifestyle changes. After an initial consultation that evaluates the overall necessities of each individual patient, a close follow-up plan is developed with the health coach and the rest of the team.
Nutrition and Fitness for Life Boston Medical Center
Address: 771 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118 Contact: Department of Pediatrics Phone: (617) 414-4841 Phone: (800) 682-2862 Fax: (617) 636-8943 Facility Type: Hospital out-patient Ages Served: 6 months to 18 years old Referrals: Physician-referral; self-referral Description: At the BMC, a team consisting of a physician, nutritionist/dietician, and a mental health provider offers individual evaluation and counseling sessions for weight-management patients. After physician evaluation, patients are provided with one-on-one nutritional/behavioral counseling as well as referrals to community-based programs that lend to a healthier lifestyle. Visits occur once a month for the first three months followed by once every three months for the remainder of the care.
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Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) Boston Children’s Hospital
Address: 333 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Contact: Front Desk Phone: (617) 355-5159 Fax: (617) 730-0467 Facility Type: In-patient/out-patient hospital Ages Served: 2 to 21 years old Referral Options: Physician -referral; self -referral Description: At OWL, collaboration between a team of clinical nutritionists, physical activity specialists, behavioral medicine specialists, and endocrinologists allows for a multidisciplinary approach to targeting weight management in children and teens who are overweight, obese, and/or at risk for type 2 diabetes. Individualized treatment is determined at the initial patient visit and then monitored and modified over several months of follow-up visits every 2 months.
One Step Ahead
Boston Children’s Hospital (CHPCC)
Address: 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Contact: Front Desk Phone: (617) 355-0992 Fax: (617) 730-0505 Facility Type: Primary care Ages Served: 3 to 13 years old Referral Options: Referral by CHPCC provider (must have primary care provider at Boston Children’s Hospital) Description: The One Step Ahead program is an obesity prevention and management program that helps patients and parents develop and maintain healthy lifestyle habits. Pediatricians, registered dieticians, a behavioral psychologist, and a nurse educator work together to help patients and their families make healthier lifestyle choices through nutritional education, personalized diet modifications, links to community resources for physical activity, and ongoing social support. Frequency of care is variable patient to patient.
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WIN Program South End Community Health Center
Address: 1601 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118 Contact: Erin O’Dwyer Phone: (617) 425-2000 Title: Program Coordinator Fax: (617) 425-2080 Phone: (857) 206-7567 Facility Type: Community health center Ages Served: 4 to 18 years old Referral Options: Referral by South End Community Health Center provider (must be a patient of the health center) Description: WIN offers individual counseling as well as group classes and activities which center around care management of nutrition/behavior and physical activity. After the initial visit, patients have variable follow-up schedules consisting of one-on-one services and group activities such as fitness and cooking classes. Collaboration amongst a case manager, nutritionist, nurses, and the patient’s PCP allows for overall health improvement through the implementation of healthy habits and lifestyle changes/goals.
Healthy Weight Clinic Codman Square Health Center
Address: 637 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 Contact: Pediatrics Department Phone: (617) 825-9660 Fax: (617) 822-8222 Facility Type: Community Health Center Ages Served: 5 to 18 years old Referrals: Referral by Codman Square Health Center provider (must be patient of the health center) Description: The Healthy Weight Clinic runs individual consultations with a team consisting of a nutritionist, doctor, and medical assistant who develop personalized plans for patients. The team coordinates to develop and implement goals and changes for a healthy lifestyle. Visit frequency is variable on a case by case basis but typically follows a 1-3 month follow-up timeline.
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Healthy Weight Clinic Whittier Street Health Center
Address: 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 Contact: Front desk Phone: (617) 427-1000 Phone: (617) 989-3179 Fax: (617) 858-2674 Facility Type: Community Health Center Ages Served: 5 to 19 years old Referrals: Referral by Whittier Street Health Center provider (must be patient of the health center) Description: Once a month, patients individually visit with a case manager, physical activity coordinator, and nutritionist to evaluate physical activity and nutritional/lifestyle behaviors. There is no medical provider collaboration in this process. The program also works with Fitness in The City to provide activity resources and opportunities for the patients.
Fitness in the City Boston’s Children Hospital Affiliate Program
Locations: Jamaica Plain Address: 75 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Phone: (617) 971-2100 Facility Type: Hospital out-patient/Health Center Ages Served: 5 to 19 years old Referrals: Primary care physician must be at a Boston Children’s Hospital location
Roxbury Address: 55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Phone: (617) 442-8800 Facility Type: Community health center Ages Served: 2 to 18 years old Referrals: Primary care physician must be at a Boston Children’s Hospital location
Dorchester Address: 415 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125 Phone: (617) 740-8150 Facility Type: Community health center Ages Served: 6 to 14 years old Referrals: Physician-referral; self-referral Description: FIC utilizes case managers at the community health center sites to connect overweight and obese children with nutrition education, motivational support and physical activity opportunities within their local community. Collaboration between a case manager, mental health clinician, nurse practitioner, nutritionist/dietician, pediatrician, and social worker offers a holistic approach to target all aspects of building a healthier lifestyle on a case by case basis. Both group and individual sessions are offered although the main focus of the program is individual counseling and personalization. After an initial visit, the follow-up schedule is variable.
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Physical Activity Resources
Boston
City-Wide
Boston Centers for Youth & Families (Multiple Locations) http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf/ Email: [email protected] Educational programs for ages 0-18, sports/fitness programs for ages 14 & under (karate, soccer, flag football), summer programs, both city-wide and neighborhood specific. 29 community centers and 17 pools in Boston Dorchester Sites – Holland Street Community Center, Cleveland Community Center, Perkins Community Center, Grove Hall Community Center Hyde Park Community Center Mattapan - Gallivan Community Center, Mildred Avenue Community Center Roslindale Community Center Roxbury – Mason Pool Community Health Center, Tobin Community Center, Shelburne Community Center, Vine Street Community Center
Boston Natural Areas Network http://www.bostonnatural.org/greenways.htm 617-542-7696 (Reservations are required to sign up for free activities) April–October. Free Canoe trips (along Neponset, Mother Brook, and Charles River). Free guided walks, hikes, rock climbing, and bicycle trips along the Neponset Greenways and in Boston’s urban wilds and community gardens.
Check out the city’s recreation department!
Boston Parks and Recreation Department http://www.cityofboston.gov/Parks/ 617-635-4505
Parks, events, recreational activities, golf courses, youth athletic leagues and more!
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Boston Parks www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston List of all Boston parks and their features Cost: Free
DCR Swimming pools, Wading pools, and Spray decks www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/swimming-pools-wading-pools-and-spray-deck.html List of Boston area pools Cost: Free
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Allston/Brighton Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck 1255 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton May 28 - September 5 Open Daily 9:30am - 7:00pm Cost: Free
Cassidy Playground 379 Chestnut Hill Ave Little League Sports Facility, Baseball and Tennis courts Cost: Free
Daly Memorial Rink http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html Nonantum Rd Brighton, MA (617) 527-1741
Fidelis Way Park 511 Commonwealth Avenue Sports Facility, Water Play Feature, Basketball and Tennis courts, Playground. Ages: 2-12 years (recommended) Cost: Free
Hardiman Playground 380 Faneuil Street Sports Facility, Basketball court, Baseball Playground Ages: 2-12 years (recommended)
Cost: Free
Hobart Park 85 Hobart Street Sports Facility, Basketball court, Playground, Water Play Feature Ages: 2-12 years (recommended) Cost: Free
Hooker Street Playground 120 Hooker Street Playground, Water Play Feature, Play Structure and Swings Ages: 2-12 years (recommended) Cost: Free
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Joyce Playground 80 Union Street Playground, Water Play Feature, Play Structure and Full Basketball Court Ages: 2-12 years (recommended) Cost: Free
McKinney playground 74 Faneuil Street Sports Facility for Baseball (batting cage), Full Basketball court, Play Structure, Swings Ages: 2-12 years (recommended) Cost: Free
Oak Square YMCA 615 Washington Street Brighton, MA 02135 Phone: 617.782.3535 Fax: 617.787.3348
Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool 355 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton, (617) 277-7822 June 25 - August 21 11am-7pm 7 days a week Cost: Free
DCR Reilly Memorial Rink http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html Cleveland Circle, 355 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135 (617) 277-7822 Skate Rentals Weekends Only - $5
Back Bay/Beacon Hill/Downtown Boston Public Garden 69 Beacon ST., Boston, MA 02108 Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Boston Public Garden is the first public botanical garden of America and is famous for more than 600 varieties of flowers and trees planted here as well as the Swan Boats and numerous statues.
Charles Rive Esplande Charles River Reservation is a linear park stretching from Boston Harbor up the river for 20 miles. The lower half of the reservation, from downtown Boston to the Watertown Dam, is the Charles River Basin , which includes the Esplanade on the Boston side.
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Playgrounds at: - Berkeley St., Storrow Memorial embankment, Back Bay, Charles River Reservation - Deerfield St., Storrow Memorial embankment, Back Bay, Charles River Reservation - Herenford St., Storrow Memorial embankment, Back Bay, Charles River Reservation
Claredon Street Play Lot 260 Clarendon Street Playground, Swings Ages: 2-12 years (recommended) Cost: Free
Huntington Avenue YMCA 316 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617.927.8040
Lederman Park 347 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114 Water feature, field, walking tracks Ages: All Cost: Free
Myrtle Street Playground 50 Myrtle Street Playground, Play Structure, Swings Ages: 2-12 years (recommended) Cost: Free
Charlestown BCYF Charlestown Community Center 255 Medford Street, Boston, Ma, 02129 Full list of sports, pool and other activities Phone: 617- 635-5169
Charlestown YMCA 150 Third Avenue Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 02129 Phone: 617.286.1220 Fax: 617.241.2856
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Cook Street Play Area 15 Hill Street Playground, Play Structure Ages: 2-12 years (recommended)
Cost: Free
Doherty Playground 339 Bunker Hill Street, Boston, MA, 02129 Playground, Field, courts Ages: all Cost:Free Edwards Playground
10 Eden Street Sports Facility, Basketball, Playground and Play Structure Ages: 0-12 years Cost: Free
Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink (DCR) 150 Rutherford Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129 (617) 242-9728f Skate Rentals Weekends Only - $5.00 Phone: 617-727-5290
Mayor Menino Park 1st Ave Street Frontage Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Natural Feature, Water Play Feature. Ages: 0-12 years Cost: Free
Oherty Playground 349 Bunker Hill Street Sports Facility, Horseshoes, Basketball, Playground, Water Play feature and Play Structure Ages: 0-12 years Cost: Free
Paul Revere Park 219-240 North Washington Street Ages: All Field with views of the river.
Ryan Playground 75 Alford Street Sports Facility, Basketball, Multi-use field, Batting cage, Swings, Playground and Play Structure
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Ages: 0-12 years Cost: Free
Chinatown Boston Common Frog Pond 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, the oldest and most treasured public park in the United States. With a winter ice skating rink and learn to skate school, a reflecting pool in the spring and fall, and a summer spray pool and children’s carousel, there are always fun and exciting activities for residents and tourists alike. Ages: all Cost: free
Eliot Norton Park 285 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 0211 Playground, field Ages: 2-12 years (recommended) Cost: Free
Tai Tung Park 110 Tyler Street Playground and Play Structure Age: 0-5 Cost: Free
Wang YMCA of Chinatown 8 Oak Street West Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617.426.2237 Fax: 617.426.1313
Dorchester All Dorchester Sports www.alldorchestersports.org/Dorchestersports Age: 0-5 years Offers programming for 5 year olds
Devine Memorial Rink (DCR) 995 Morrissey Blvd. Dorchester, MA (617) 436-4356
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Skate Rentals Weekends Only - $5
Dorchester Shores Reservation http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-boston/dorchester-shores-reservation.html 617-727-5290 Conley St, Boston, MA 02122 Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Tennis & basketball courts, picnic, playground, and swimming available Dorchester YMCA 776 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Phone: 617.436.7750 Fax: 617.436.9212
My Dorchester www.mydorchester.org/ Age: all Provides up-to-date information on Dorchester community events Cost:Free
Neponset Landing II Spray Deck (unguarded) Corner of Hill Top St. and Granite St., Dorchester, MA 02124 DCR Managed, May-September, open daily 9:30AM–7PM.
Neponset Parks and Walking Trails http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-boston/pope-john-paul-ii-park-reservation.html 617-727-6034 Soccer, running, playgrounds, walking, and hiking on the Lower Neponset River Trail are all options here.
Pope John Paul II Park Reservation Pope John Paul II Park, Boston, Ma, 0212 http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-boston/pope-john-paul-ii-park-reservation.html Phone: (617) 727-6034 Picnic facilities, soccer fields, play areas, paths for walking, restored salt marsh, and extensive plantings of native trees and shrubs.
Salvation Army Kroc Center of Boston http://bostonkroc.salvationarmy.org/ 617-318-6900 650 Dudley St., Dorchester, MA 02125 FREE guest pass with CharlieCard discount pack. Aquatics, youth music program, education & youth programs, group exercise, performing arts, sports,
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rock climbing, corps & church programs, culinary arts training program, and more!
Savin Hill Little League www.savinhilllittleleague.org/ Email: [email protected] Little league baseball for ages 7-12.
SCI Dorchester @ Dot Well Programs http://mydorchester.org/ 617-822-8733 Offers walking maps of Dorchester, a listing of farmers markets and other healthy resources, as well as a link to all Dorchester Sports Leagues.
Sportsmen Tennis Sponge Tennis. www.sportsmenstennis.org/junior-tennis/10-under/pee-wee Age: 4 and over 950 Blue Hill Avenue (Route 28) Dorchester, MA 02124 (617) 288 9092 Cost: Offers scholarships or reduced cost for low-income children
Tenean Beach, Conley Street Tennis Courts 617-627-1250 170 Conley St., Boston, MA 02122 Two tennis courts open from dawn to dusk.
East Boston American Legion Playground 25 Glendon Street Public Art, Sports Facility, Basketball, Multi-use field, Swings, Playground and Play Structure Ages: 0-12 years Cost: Free
Bremen Street Park Breman Street, Boston, Ma, 02128 Phone: (617) 568-7442 Ages: Alll Local 18-acre park offering bike & walking paths, a spray fountain, playground & community garden.
Constitution Beach 917 Bennington Street, Boston, Ma, 02128 A blend of sandy beach & open green space offering harbor & airport views & several ball courts.
East Boston Health Care Toddler Play Group http://www.ebnhc.org/en/strengthening-our-community/lets-get-movin/physical-activity.html
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Age: 0-5 Years 617-569-5800 10 Gove Street and 20 Maverick Square, East Boston, MA 02128 Cost: Free for EBNHC patients East Boston Memorial Park 143 Porter Street (Stadium) Sports Facility, Basketball, Multi-use field, Swings, Playground and Play Structure, Batting Cage, Water Play Feature, Track and Field Ages: 0-12 years Cost: Free
East Boston YMCA 54 Ashley Street East Boston, MA 02128 Phone: 617.418.7331 Fax: 617.638.9818
East Boston YMCA 215 Bremen Street East Boston, MA 02128 Phone: 617.569.9622 Fax: 617.569.6584 Louis Pasteur Park 7 Leverett Avenue, Revere, MA, 02151 Playground, Field Ages: All
Porrazzo Memorial Rink (DCR) Constitution Beach East Boston, MA 02128 (617) 567-9571
Fenway/Mission Hill
Back Bay Fens 100 Park Drive (Clemente Field House) Public Art, Sports Facility, Basketball, Multi-use field, Swings, Playground and Play Structure, Batting Cage, Water Play Feature, Track and Field Ages: 0-12 years Cost: Free
Edgerly Road Playground 6 Edgerly Road
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Playground, Play Structure Water Play Feature Ages: 0-12 Cost: Free
Mission Hill Playground 1499 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02120
Leverett Pond 70 Jamicaway, Boston , MA, 02130 Large Bluespace and walking tracks
Tobin Community Center (BCYF) https://www.boston.gov/community-centers/bcyf-tobin 1481 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 Phone: (617) 635-5216 Full list of sports, pool and other activities
Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain Community Centers
Curtis Hall (617) 635-5193 20 South St, Jamaica Plain Massachusetts 02130
Hennigan (617) 635-5198 200 Heath St, Jamaica Plain Massachusetts 02130
Special events, educational and recreational activities are available for all age groups at Curtis Hall or Hennigan. These sites offer a variety of facilities including two indoor swimming pools, auditoriums, gymnasiums, as well as conference rooms and classrooms. Cost: ranges based on activities
Jamaica Pond 510 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA, 20130 Large Blue Space with walking tracks
Johnson Playground Spray Deck (unguarded) Corner of Lamartine and Green Streets, Southwest Corridor Park, Jamaica Plain May 28 - September 5
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Open Daily 9:30am - 7:00pm Cost: Free
Kelly Outdoor Rink (DCR) http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html 1 Marbury Terrace Stonybrook T stop Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 727-7000 Skate Rentals Daily - $2
Stony Brook Spray Deck (unguarded) Corner of Lamartine and Boylston, Southwest Corridor Park, Jamaica Plain May 28 - September Open Daily 9:30am - 7:00pm Cost: Free
The Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, 02130 http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/visit/family-activities/ The Arnold Arboretum is a free, safe environment to experience the wonder of nature with children. Explore the Arboretum with a variety of self-guided family activities
Southwest Corridor Park 38 New Heath St, Jamiaca Plain, MA 02130 Walk the Southwest Corridor. The 4.7 mile park runs along the MBTA Orange line and features paths for both walking and biking. With 11 tot lot areas, two spray pools, seven basketball courts, five tennis courts, two street hockey rinks and two amphitheaters, the Southwest Corridor Park has something for kids of all ages.
Mattapan Harambee Park 930 Blue Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02124 Phone: (617) 635-4505 Historic space from the landscape architect of NYC's Central Park, with tennis, basketball & more
Hunt Playground Hunt Playground, Boston, MA, 02126 Playground and open field
Franklin Park Tennis Association http://www.franklinparktennis.org/ 617-427-8900 Ryan Park, Mattapan, MA 02126 Free tennis opportunities for Ages 5 and up.
Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition
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www.mattapanfoodandfitness.org/ Email: [email protected] 617-696-2900 1613 Blue Hill Ave., Suite 303, Mattapan, MA 02126 Provides initiatives that focus on healthy foods and fitness for people of all ages.
Ryan Wading Pool, Tennis Courts and Playground 350 River St., Mattapan, MA 02126 June–September, open daily 9:30AM– 7PM. Two tennis courts, playground and basketball courts open from dawn to dusk.
North End Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston, MA This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.
Commercial Street Tennis Courts Commercial Street, North End Park,
DeFilippo Playground 109 Prince Street, Boston, MA, 02113 Ages: all
Langone Park 529-543 Commercial Street Sports facility, Baseball, Playground, Play Structure Age: 0-12 Cost: Free
Mirabella Pool (617) 635-1275 475R Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109 Public outdoor pool
Puopolo Playground 517 Commercial Street Sports facility, Bocce, Baseball, Batting cage, Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Water Play feature
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Age: 0-12 Cost: Free
Steriti Memorial Rink (DCR) http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html 561 Commercial Street North End (Boston), MA 02109 (617) 523-9327 Skate Rentals - $5 Ice time booking 617-727-5290
Roslindale/West Roxbury/Hyde Park DCR Bajko Memorial Rink http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html 75 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136 (617) 364-9188 Skate Rentals Not Available
Broderick Gymnastics http://broderickgym.com/ 617-361-7300 67 Sprague St., Hyde Park, MA 02136 Gymnastics classes for Ages 3 and up. Cost: $190 for 10 weeks
Draper Pool
https://www.boston.gov/community-centers/bcyf-draper-pool 617-635-5021 5279 Washington St., Boston, MA 02132 Offers a variety of activities for all ages including swim lessons for all ages, recreational swim, and more. Call for registration information.
Jim Roche Community Ice Arena http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html 1275 VFW Pkwy. West Roxbury, MA 02132 (617) 323 - 9512
John T. Moynihan Spray Deck (unguarded) 920 Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136 May- September, open daily, 9:30AM–7PM. Cost: Free Olsen Swimming Pool and Wading Pool 617-361-1593 95 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136
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June - August, open daily 11AM–7PM. Cost: Free
Parkway Running Club www.parkwayrunningclub.org Social running club for all kinds & ages of runners, group runs, training plans, etc. Cost: $59.99/family/couple, $40 individual. Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park www.skyzone.com/boston 857-345-9693 91-B Sprague St., Hyde Park, MA 02136 Offers jumping, dodgeball, programs for kids with special needs, & birthday parties. Cost: Ages 4 and under: $6 for 1/2 hour, $8 for 1 hour Ages 5-10: $10 for 1/2 hour,$15 for 1 hour
Stony Brook Reservation http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-boston/stony-brook-reservation.html Enneking Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 01236 Ten to twelve miles of hiking trails and bicycle paths, and swimming in Turtle Pond! Cost: Free
Tennis Courts open to the public: Tennis courts are open dawn to dusk.
Camp Meigs, Park Ave., Hyde Park, MA 02136
Moynihan Park, Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Martini Shell, Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Weider Playground, Dale St., Hyde Park, MA 02136
Dooley Playground, Reservation Rd., Boston, MA 02136 Cost: Free
Thomas M. Menino YMCA 1137 River Street Hyde Park, MA 02136 Phone: 617.361.2300 Fax: 617.364.2921
Roslindale Community Center and Flaherty Pool http://roslindalecenters.weebly.com/ Operated by the Boston Centers for Youth and Family offering summer day programs, swimming, fitness for teens, tennis, basketball, as well as other activities for a wide range of ages.
Cost: Ages 6 months to 12 years old= $20 per year
West Roxbury Community Centers
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www.cityofboston.gov Search under “West Roxbury Community Centers”. Offering preschool programs, youth programs, karate, girl scouts, acting/drama, summer programs, and adult programs including yoga and Zumba, as well as senior programs. Cost: Individual memberships- $25/year, Families-$40/year.
West Roxbury YMCA http://www.ymcaboston.org/westroxbury 617-323-3200 15 Bellevue St., West Roxbury, MA 02132 Group exercise, soccer, fitness center, aquatics, dance, karate, gymnastics, guitar, teen fitness, small group classes, personal training.
Roxbury
Clifford Playground 160 Norfolk Avenue Sports Facility, Basketball, Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Public Art Age: all Cost: Free
Franklin Park 25 Pierpont Road Natural Features, Scenic Vista, Sport Facility, Multi-use field, Basketball, Track and Field, Playground, Swings and Water Play Feature. Age: All Cost: Free
Franklin Park Tennis Association http://www.franklinparktennis.org/ 617-427-8900 1542 Columbus Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119 Provides tennis programs to families in Boston and surrounding areas. Mix of free and reduced cost opportunities. Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex and Swimming Pool http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-boston/melnea-a-cass-recreational-complex.html 617-445-0062 120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury, MA 02119 The facility has a large indoor arena that offers a year round recreational space (including a pool) and programming. Cost: Some programs Free, others have ranging costs.
Mission Hill Spray Deck 120 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02119
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May-September, open daily 9:30AM– 7PM. Cost: Free
Roxbury YMCA www.ymcaboston.org/roxbury 617-427-5300 285 Martin Luther King Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02119 Group exercise, soccer, fitness center, aquatics, dance, karate, gymnastics, guitar, teen fitness,
small group classes, personal training.
Tennis Courts open to the public: Tennis courts are open dawn to dusk. Bromley-Heath Deck, Southwest Corridor Park, 14 Heath St., Boston, MA 02130 Mission Hill Deck, Southwest Corridor Park, Boston, MA 02130 Cost: Free
Uptown Dance Center http://uptowndancecenter.com 617-445-4444 247 Blue Hill Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119 Ages 3 and up. Ballet, tap, modern/jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, and ethnic dance. Cost: $30 registration fee, $45 for a month of 1/hr classes a week
South Boston Boston Children’s Museum http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ 308 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210 HoursOpen every day 10am-5pm
Fridays 10am-9pm Phone: (617)426 6500
Castle Island 2010 William J Day Blvd, South Boston, MA 02127 Phone: (617) 727-5290 Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas
Christopher Lee Playground 722 East 2nd Street, Boston, MA, 02127 Playground and Fields
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Moakley Park 1005 Columbia Road Sports facility, Bocce, Multi-Use Field, Baseball, Track and Field Batting cage, Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Water Play feature Age: all Cost: Free
DCR Murphy Memorial Rink http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html Day Blvd, South Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7060
Orton Field 200 D Street Sports facility, Multi-Use Field, Baseball, Natural Features, Community Garden, Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Water Play feature Age: all Cost: Free
Sweeney Playground 180 West Fifth Street Sports facility, Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Water Play feature, Basketball Age: all Cost: Free
Lawn on the D 420 D St, Boston, MA 02210 Grassy outdoor space featuring seasonal live music, lawn games & other events, plus concessions.
South End O'Day Playground 75 West Newton Street Sports facility, Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Water Play feature, Basketball Age: all Cost: Free
Peters Park 230 Shawmut Ave. Sports facility, Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Basketball, Public Art Age: all Cost: Free
Union Park Street Playground 89 Union Park Street, Boston, MA, 02118 Playground Ages: All
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Cost: free
Ramsey Park 643 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118 Basketball courts, Tennis Courts, Baseball field and children’s playground
Titus Sparrow Park 75 West Rutland Sq. Sports facility, Playground, Play Structure, Swings, Basketball, Swings, Natural Features, Community Garden Age: all Cost: Free
Cambridge
Cambridge Parks and Recreation http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/openspace Maps of public parks, Playgrounds, reservations, Water play locations, community gardens
Cambridge Common Park Waterhouse St and Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: (617) 349-4639 A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground. Cambridge Jets www.cambridgejetsofma.org (617) 380-8080 Email: [email protected] Youth track program for boys and girls Cambridge Tang Soo Do www.cambridgetsd.com (617) 687-9156 215 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 Offers martial arts classes for children ages 5-13. Adult classes also offered.
Check out your city’s recreation department!
Cambridge Recreation Department www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP/programsforfamilies/Recreation 617-349-6200
Swimming programs, golf courses, youth/family leagues, athletic programs and more!
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Cambridge Youth Basketball (YMCA) www.cambridgeymca.org Basketball program for boys and girls, ages 5-13. Cambridge Youth Soccer www.cambridgeyouthsoccer.org (617) 491-4958 Soccer teams and coaching for boys and girls, ages 4-14.
Central Cambridge Youth Baseball www.centralcambridge.org Various boys’ and girls’ baseball programs for ages 4-12. Franics J. McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP (617) 661-0670 Open June 25-August 28, 11am – 7pm daily
Community Ice Skating @ Kendall www.skatekendall.com (617) 492-0941 300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 Seasonal outdoor skating rink: mid-December to mid-March. Offers skating lessons and group outings.
Corcoran Playground 212 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA, 02140
Corporal Burns Playground 45 Flag Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 Park known for pickup basketball games, with benches, a play area & water activities. -
The Dance Complex www.dancecomplex.org (617) 547-9363 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 Dance classes and programs offered for ages 3 and up. Francis J. McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool 359 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Phone: (617) 661-0670
Fresh Pond Fresh Pond, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Large bluespace that includes surrounding parks (Kingsley, Lusitania, Tutor, Glacken Field)
Hoyt Field and Playground Gilmore St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: (617) 349-6231
North Point Park Spray Deck 6 Museum Way, Cambridge, MA 02141 Open May 28 – September 5, 9:30am – 7pm daily No lifeguard on duty
Robert Paine Square Playground 19 Saint Mary Road, Cambridge, MA, 02139 Compact neighborhood play area featuring climbing structures for kids & shaded bench seating.
Simoni Skating Rink www.fmcicesports.com/rink/cambridge-simoni-skating-arena (617) 354-9523 155 Gore Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 Public skate; group skates, birthday parties
Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool (617) 661-0564 719 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 (at Magazine Beach) Open June 25 – August 21, 11am – 7pm daily
YMCA -- Cambridge www.cambridgeymca.org (617) 661-9622 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 Gym with youth programs and exercise facilities.
Everett
Check out your city’s recreation department!
City of Everett, Recreation Department http://www.cityofeverett.com/194/Recreation 548 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 617-394-2390
location and information about your local recreation facilities, fitness center and more!
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Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool 65 Elm St., Everett, MA 02149 (617) 727-1828 June 25 - August 28 11am-7pm 7 days a week Cost: Free
Allied Veterans Memorial Rink (DCR) http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html 65 Elm St. Everett, MA 02149 (617) 294-2731
Allied Veterans Recreation Center 65 Elm St. Everett, MA 02149 Tennis courts, skating rink
Arthur Nelson Playground 79 Lynn Street, Everett, MA 2149 The Arthur Nelson Playground of Everett is a family friendly community park open year round. The park features a children's playground area, water play spray pad, a basketball court and surrounding bike trails.
City Of Everett Recreation Center www.cityofeverett.com 47 Elm St Everett, MA 02149 - View Map Phone: (617) 394-2381 City of Everett Energize Everett program http://www.cityofeverett.com/187/Energize-Everett 484 Broadway Room 20 Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-394-2266 Works locally to increase opportunities for Everett residents to eat healthy and be active in the places they live, learn, work, and play.
Glendale Park Elm St, Everett, MA 02149 Baseball Field, Playground
John Gramstorf Playground 79 Nichols St, Everett, MA 02149
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Kearins Playground 62 Tuffs Avenue, Everett, MA, 02149 Basketball courts, Playground
McGrann Playground 85 Bryant Street, Everett, MA, 02149 Basketball court, Field and Playground
Sacramone Playground 107-199 Tileston Street, Everett, MA 02149 Basketball courts, Playground
Skyzone Trampoline Park: Toddler time http://www.skyzone.com/everett/Activities-Programs/DetailView/agentType/View/ListingID/399/Toddler-Time 69 Norman Street, Everett, MA 02149 Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30am - 11am Price: $15 family price
Vietnam Veterans Pool 184 Carter Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
Whitier Playground 34-84 Swan Street, Everett, MA, 02149 Fields, Basketball courts, Playground
Malden
Donovan Field at Brother Gilbert Stadium 99 Crystal St, Malden, MA 02148
Check out your city’s recreation department!
City of Malden, Recreation Department
https://www.maldenrec.com/info/default.aspx Tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, location and information about your local recreation
facilities and more!
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Multi-use field with markings for football, soccer, lacrosse and other sport
Fellsmere Park Fellsway E, Malden, MA 02148 Fellsmere Park is a historic park, which includes a walking path through open grass and wooded areas. At its center is a large pond, which includes two fountains and large groups of ducks.
Holland Memorial Pool Mountain Ave and Dartmouth Street Malden, MA 02148
Lincoln Commons Cross and Bryant Streets, Malden, MA 02148 Softball diamond, playground
Lt. Dennis C. Holland Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool 108 Mountain Ave., Malden, MA 02148 (781) 321-1864 June 25 - August 21 11am-7pm 7 days a week Cost: Free MacArthur Playground Wadsworth & Madison Street, Malden, MA 2148 A community park, MacArthur Playground features a grass baseball field along with one full and two half basketball courts. It also offers a children's playground area with slides, swings, benches and picnic tables.
Malden is moving http://www.maldenismoving.org/ nutritional and physical activity resources provided by the city of Malden through the larger MASS in motion program
Malden YMCA www.ymcamalden.org/ (781) 324-7680 99 Dartmouth Street Malden, MA 02148 Pine Banks Park 1087 Main Street, Malden, MA 2148 There are a variety of running and hiking trails along with baseball and softball fields at Pine Banks Park. The park features nine sports fields in total that are used for baseball, softball, field hockey, and soccer.
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Somerville Albion Park Albion Street at Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144 A small, multi-use park spanning just under an acre, Albion Park features a playground for kids with a variety of equipment, including jungle gyms, swings, and slides. The playground also features a splash play area.
Conway Park 536 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 Conway Park features an indoor ice skating rink along with a range of recreational activities including basketball courts, a playground and a baseball diamond. The park also has convenient access to the Red Line at Porter Square.
Dilboy Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool 110 Alewife Brook Parkway, Somerville (617) 625-6600 x2980 June 25 - August 28 Hours: Mon-Fri: 11am-7pm, Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm Fees: Season Passes: Individual: $40; Family: $75
Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool 235 Broadway, Somerville (617) 666-9236 June 25 - August 28 11am-7pm 7 days a week Cost:Free
Groovy Baby Music at Center for Arts in the Armory http://groovybabymusic.com/classes.htm 617-690-2622 191 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 Yoga, Dance, Movement, and Meditation classes for babies and parents.
Hodgkins Park
Check out your city’s recreation department!
City of Somerville, Recreation Department https://www.somervillerec.com/info/activities/
Tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and frisbee clinics as well as adult and youth all-star games, swimming classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and more.
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114 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144 A fun community park for the whole family, Hodgkin's Park features multiple playground structures and a field for sports play. The gates park also offers many shady trees, perfect for a relaxing picnic spot.
J-9’s Kids Yoga http://www.j9kidsyoga.com/Pages/default.aspx (617) 230-0096 34 Bow St. Somerville, MA 02143 Yoga classes for Toddlers ages 1-3 at Bow Street Yoga. Classes focus on child-friendly yoga poses, songs, breathing exercises and calming techniques. Perry Park 355 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 Perry Park features a fenced in playground, strolling paths and a large, open field for reading, picnicking or walking the dog. This is a no off the leash park that provides a water fountain with a lower fountain for dogs.
Somerville Girl’s Youth Softball http://www.somervillesoftball.com/home.html (617) 625-6600 ext. 2980 Email: [email protected] Girl’s youth softball leagues for fall, spring and/or summer seasons.
Somerville Little League Baseball http://somervillelittleleague.org/ Email: [email protected] Little league baseball divided into several divisions and teams for youth ages 4-12.
Somerville YMCA www.ymcamalden.org/ (617) 625-5050 101 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 Group exercise, soccer, fitness center, aquatics, dance, karate, gymnastics, guitar, teen fitness, small group classes, and personal training.
Somerville Youth Soccer League https://blog.somervillesoccer.us/ [email protected] A non-profit organization run by volunteers that offers various boys’ & girls’ teams for ages 2-18. Includes both travel and local teams.
Veterans Memorial Rink (DCR) http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/ice-skating.html 570 Somerville Ave. Somerville, MA 02143 (617) 623-3523
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Villari’s Martial Arts Center http://www.villarisomerville.com/Programs/somervilles-kids-martial-arts (617) 625-5070 54 Union Square Somerville, MA 02143 Kids Martial Arts program for children 4-12 years of age. The center also offers Martial Arts nights for the whole family
Online Resources
We Can!: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/get-active/family-active-time.htm
Let’s Move!: http://www.letsmove.gov/get-active
Get Kids Moving: https://healthykidshealthyfuture.org/5-healthy-goals/get-kids-moving/
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Nutrition Resources
City-Wide Boston Farmers Markets Locations vary throughout the week and year. Find a farmers market near you here: www.tinyurl.com/hexxsg8 or Scan here:
Fair Foods, Inc. www.fairfoods.org/ Email: [email protected] 617-282-6185 Two dollar a bag program – 10-15 lbs of fresh produce for a suggested $2 donation. Drop-off points around the city. Scan below to find a dropoff point near you.
Meals 4 Kids www.meals4kids.org Information to enroll in free/reduced price school meals AND summer food site locations. Scan here:
The Greater Boston Food Bank www.gbfb.org (617) 427-5200 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Find hunger-relief agencies near you through The Greater
Boston Food Bank. Scan here:
Lovin’ Spoonfuls http://lovinspoonfulsinc.org/ 367 Western Avenue Boston, MA 02135 P. 617-390-4450 [email protected] Food rescue and distribution program serving the Boston area
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Community Servings http://www.servings.org/programs/what_we_do.cfm
WIC Cooking Matters- Cooking Classes & Grocery Store Tours Cooking Matters hands-on courses empower families with the skills to be self-sufficient in the kitchen. Courses meet for two hours, once a week for six weeks and are team-taught by a volunteer culinary and nutrition educator. Participants practice fundamental food skills including proper knife techniques, reading ingredient labels, and making healthy meals on a $10 budget. Also provide guided grocery store tours that teach adults how to get the most nutrition for their food dollars.
https://ma.cookingmatters.org/six-week-courses https://ma.cookingmatters.org/cooking-matters-store-tours
WIC Cooking Matters Recipe App Created by WIC’s nutritional program. Cook healthy, delicious family meals on a budget! Search 90+ chef-developed recipes with color photos and nutrition info. Pick up easy tips to save money in the grocery store. Filter recipes by categories like 30-minute meals, diabetes friendly, one-dish meal, seasonal and kid-approved Download iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cooking-matters/id589831827?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nokidhungry.cookingmatters&hl=en
Boston
Allston/Brighton Allston Brighton Food Pantry [email protected] 617-254-4046 404 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 Community Supper: Wednesdays, 6pm Food Baskets: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10am-1pm The Farmers' Market at the Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston
Friday 3 PM - 7PM June 24 - October 28
Oak Square Farmers Market 640 Washington St., Brighton Presentation School Foundation Parking Lot Wednesday, 4 PM - 8 PM June 1 - October 26
Back Bay/Beacon Hill/Downtown Copley Square Farmers Market
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139 St. James Ave, Back Bay
Tuesday & Friday, 11 AM - 6 PM May 10 - November 22
Dewey Square Farmers Market 600 Atlantic Ave, Downtown Across from South Station Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
May17 - November 22
Food Cupboard Church of the Covenant 67 Newbury St Boston, MA 02116 (617) 266-7480 Saturday and Sunday 10am-12am
Charlestown Charlestown Farmers Market Main St & Austin St, Charlestown Wednesday, 2 PM - 7 PM June 22- October 26
Saint Mary-Saint Catherine of Saint Parish Food Pantry St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren Street Parish Center, 46 Winthrop Street Tel: (617) 242-4664 The Harvest on the Vine Food Pantry is dedicated to helping all needy members of our community regardless of religious affiliation. Food is distributed on the second Saturday of every month at 10 AM and on the last Tuesday of the month at 7PM
Chinatown Boston Public Market Open Air Market 136 Blackstone St, Downtown Outside Boston Public Market Wednesday, 11 AM - 6 PM May 18 - November 16
Boston Rescue Mission 39 Kingston St. Boston, MA 02111 (617) 338-9000
St Francis House Meals- Snap Outreach center 39 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116
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(617) 457-1007
The Greater Boston Food Bank 70 S Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02118 http://www.gbfb.org/
Dorchester Berea Church Pantry 781-986-3971 108 Seaver St., Dorchester, MA 02121
Bethel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Food Pantry 617-282-6000 12 Bicknell St., Dorchester, MA 02121
Blue Hill Corridor WIC Program 617-822-5588 632 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02121
Catholic Charities BAB/Yawkey Center Food Pantry 617-506-6600 185 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA 02121
Charles Street A.M.E. Church Food Pantry 617-442-7770 551 Warren St., Dorchester, MA 02121 12-2PM on the first and third Thursday of every month.
Codman Square Health Center Food Pantry http://www.codman.org/services/food_pantry.html 617-822-8369 450 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124
Daily Table http://dailytable.org/store-location/dorchester/ 450 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 8pm Sunday, 11am – 6pm Phone: 617-506-0219 Daily Table is a not-for-profit retail store that offers our community a variety of tasty, convenient and affordable foods
Dorchester/Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers Market
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Corner of Ashmont Street and 1943 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 Fridays 3-7PM, June–October, SNAP and Bounty Bucks accepted. Dorchester/Fields Corner Farmers Market 136 Crestwood Park, Park Street Shopping Center parking lot, Dorchester, MA 02121 Saturdays, 9AM – 12PM, July – Oct, EBT & Bounty Bucks accepted.
Dorchester House Farmers Market http://www.dorchesterhouse.org/services/farmers_market.html 1353 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122
Dorchester/Bowdoin Geneva Farmers Market Bowdoin Street Health Center parking lot, 230 Bowdoin St., Dorchester, MA 02124 Thursday 2:30- 6:30PM July through October WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Coupons Accepted. Use your EBT card and get 50% off with Bounty Bucks.
Dorchester/Codman Square Farmers Market Codman Square Health Center, 367 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124 Saturdays 10AM-3PM, June- October, SNAP & Bounty Bucks accepted. Tuesdays 11:30AM–2PM, July-October, SNAP & Bounty Bucks accepted.
Dorchester North WIC Program 617-825-8994 Upham's Corner Health Center 500 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA 02125
Eglise Baptiste Haitienne Food Pantry 617-287-8351 1 Dix St., Dorchester, MA 02124
Emmanuel Temple Church Food Pantry 617-442-8500 471 Warren St., Dorchester, MA 02121
Faith Pentecostal Church Food Pantry 617-265-5700 301 Harvard St., Dorchester, MA 02124
The Food Project http://thefoodproject.org/ 617-442-1322 40 West Cottage St., Dorchester, MA 02125 Volunteer on the farm and/or purchase some of this fresh, local food through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share. You can also buy food from the Boston-based farms at the Dudley town common farmers market.
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Franklin Hill Food Pantry/CSNDC 617-740-0853 1 Shandon Rd., Dorchester, MA 02124
Full Life Gospel Center Food Pantry 617-288-3027 493 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124
Gladtidings Food Pantry 617-296-6784 (Ext. 15) 573 Norfolk St., Dorchester, MA 02126 Greater Anointing Church Pantry http://www.gahcministries.com/resources/food-pantry/ 617-287-2144 20 Charlotte St., Dorchester, MA 02121
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Food Pantry 617-825-3400 632 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02121
Haitian American Public Health Initiatives Food Pantry http://haphi.org/adult-programs 617-298-8076 33-47 Edgewater Dr., Mattapan, MA 02126
Holy Tabernacle Church Food Pantry 617-822-5585 70 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02121
Mt. Calvary Holy Church Pantry 9-15 Otisfield St., Dorchester, MA 02121
Revision Urban Farm http://www.vpi.org/revision/ 617-822-3276 Farm stand - 1062 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 Accepts SNAP/EBT and participates in the Bounty Bucks program that doubles SNAP dollars spent on local produce up to $20. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)- Farm produce distribution on a weekly basis. Choose a pick-up site in Dorchester, Roxbury, or Jamaica Plain. Distribution is each Wednesday from 5 – 8 PM. Must call to register.
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Snap Outreach Center http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dta/snap-outreach-centers.html Codman Square Health Center 637 Washington Street Dorchester, MA Every Friday from 9:00 – 4:00 Languages spoken: English
St. Matthew's Church Food Pantry/USCC 33 Stanton St., Dorchester, MA 02124
Temple Salem SDA Church Food Pantry 222 Woodrow Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 WIC Program http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/basic-needs/food/wic/ 500 Columbia Road Dorchester, MA 02125 617-825-8994
Zion Temple Church Food Pantry 617-825-9165 79 Stanton St., Dorchester, MA 02124
East Boston East Boston Farmers Market 209 Sumner St, East Boston Behind Maverick T station, Lewis Mall Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM July 6 - October 19
Holy Redeemer Churcg/Our Daily Bread 56 Havre Street East Boston, MA 02128 (617) 567-5926 Wednesday, Sunday 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Project Bread- SNAP outreach center www.projectbread.org (617) 723-5000 Email: [email protected] 145 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Offers many programs and resources to overcome food insecurities and provides access to food sources:
Jamaica Plain Community Servings
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18 Marbury Terrace Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 522-7777 Monda-Friday 6am-8pm
Egleston Farmers Market 29-31 Germania St., Jamaica Plain Across from Sam Adams Brewery Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM May 14 - February 2
First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain 633 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 524-3992 Wednesday 06:00 PM- 08:00 PM
Loring-Greenough House Farmers Market 12 South St, Jamaica Plain (Near the JP Monument) Thursday, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM June 2 - October 6
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation- SNAP Outreach Center https://jpndc.org/ 31 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 522 2424
SVDP/Our Lady of Lourdes 54 Brookside Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 524-0240 Monday 06:30 PM- 08:00 PM
Mattapan
BMC/Healthy Baby, Healthy Child Food Pantry 617-534-5832 201 River St., Mattapan, MA 02126 Address is for the food pantry. All other services are home-based.
Mattapan Farmers Market Church of the Holy Spirit Parking Lot, 523 River St., Mattapan, MA 02126 Saturdays, 10AM – 1AM, July – October, EBT/SNAP accepted . Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition www.mattapanfoodandfitness.org/ Provides initiatives that focus on access to healthy foods and promotion of fitness for people of all ages.
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Voice of Tabernacle Multiservice Center Food Pantry 47-49 Edgewater Dr., Mattapan, MA 02126
Roslindale/West Roxbury/Hyde Park
MBH/Food Pantry 617-325-6700 2020 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132 Operating Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 10AM-12PM.
Roslindale Village Main Street Farmers' Market http://www.roslindale.net/farmersmarket/ Temp Location: Upper MBTA Lot in Roslindale Village, Robert St. and South Conway St., Roslindale, MA 02131 Saturdays, 9AM–1PM, June–November, SNAP and Bounty Bucks accepted. Children’s activities at 10AM and live music at 11AM; Free parking at lower MBTA lot at Roslindale Village. Roslindale Food Pantry http://www.roscon.org/food-pantry/ 617-325-9755 25 Cummings Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131
USCC/Hyde Park Food Pantry 617-839-0985 1179 River St., Hyde Park, MA 02136 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30AM-12:30PM.
West Roxbury/Corey Street Farmers Market http://www.westroxburyfarmersmarket.org 1857 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132 Sundays June – October, 11AM – 2PM WIC and Senior coupons, EBT/SNAP accepted.
Roxbury Eliot Congregational Church Food Pantry 617-445-7525 56 Dale St., Roxbury, MA 02119 Open the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10AM-12PM.
Elm Hill Family Service Center Food Pantry
http://bostonabcd.org/roxburyn-dorchester-noc.aspx
617-442-5900
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22 Elm Hill Ave., Roxbury, MA 02121 Church of God of Prophecy/Roxbury Food Pantry 617-427-7766 270/272 Warren St., Roxbury, MA 02119
Omega Men in Action Food Pantry 32-34 Linwood St., Roxbury, MA 02119
Resurrection Lutheran Church Food Pantry 617-522-2984 94 Warren St., Roxbury, MA 02119 Roxbury/Dudley Town Common Farmers Market Dudley Town Common, Dudley St. and Blue Hill Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119Thursdays, 3 - 7PM June – October, SNAP & Bounty Bucks accepted.
Roxbury/Mission Hill Farmers Market Brigham Circle, intersection of Huntington Ave. and Tremont St., Boston, MA 02115 Thursdays, 11AM – 6PM, June -November, EBT-SNAP accepted.
Roxbury/Roxbury Crossing Farmers Market MBTA Station, 1534 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02215 Tuesdays, June - November, 12 – 6PM, EBT/SNAP accepted. Roxbury WIC Program 617-989-3055 1290 Tremont St., 4th floor, Roxbury, MA 02120
The Food Project http://thefoodproject.org/ 617-442-1322 11 Brook Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119, 42 Langdon St., Roxbury, MA 02119, and Dudley St. & Blue Hill Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119 Volunteer on the farm and/or purchase some of this fresh, local food through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share. You can also buy food from the Boston-based farms at the Dudley town common farmers market.
Twelfth Baptist Church Food Pantry http://tbcboston.org/tbc/food-pantry-ministry/ 617-442-7855 168 Warren St., Roxbury, MA 02119
South Boston BGCB/South Boston Boys and Girls Club 230 West Sixth Street South Boston, MA 02127 (617) 268-4301
South Boston Community Health Center
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409 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7500 Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
South Boston Farmers Market 446 W. Broadway, South Boston W. Broadway Municipal Parking Lot Monday, 12 PM - 6 PM June 6 - October 31
St. Augustine's Food Pantry 331 Old Colony Ave South Boston, MA 02127 (617) 268-1230 Wednesday 12:30 PM- 02:00 PM
TTGAOP/Fourth Church Food Pantry 340 Dorchester St. South Boston, MA 02127 (617) 268-1281 2nd and 4th Tuesday 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
USCC/SVDP Parish 363 E Street, South Boston MA 02127 (617) 268-8100 Thursday 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
South End Boston Medical Center Farmers Market 725 Albany St, South End BMC Shapiro Building Thursday, 12PM - 2PM June 24 - September 30 Haley House http://www.haleyhouse.org/ 617-236-8132 23 Dartmouth St., Boston, MA, 02116
Take Back the Kitchen (TBK) Teaches youth cooking and health education classes in a professional kitchen.
Food Pantry- Registration required. Thursday 10:30-11:30AM.
Community Tables (pay what you can meals) Saturdays, 5:00PM doors open, 5:30PM meal is served.
Snap Outreach Center http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dta/snap-outreach-centers.html Boston Medical Center One Boston, Medical Center Place, Boston, MA Every Friday from 9:00 – 5:00 Languages spoken: Spanish, English
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Cambridge Cambridge Farmers Markets www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/parks/farmersmarkets.aspx (617) 349-4600 Spring to Fall -- differ daily Sunday: Charles Square Hotel Farmers Market (10am – 3pm) Monday: Central Square Farmers Market (noon – 6pm) Tuesday: Harvard University Farmers Market (noon – 6pm) Wednesday: Cambridge Center Farmers Market (11am – 6pm) Thursday: Kendall Square Farmers Market (11am – 2pm) Friday: Charles Square Farmers Market (noon – 6pm) Saturday: Cambridgeport Farmers Market (10am – 2pm)
Community Servings http://www.servings.org/programs/what_we_do.cfm
CEOC Food Pantry 11 Inman St. Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 868-2900 Monday, Wednesday 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
East End House – Emergency Food Program www.eastendhouse.org (617) 876-4444 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 Open Tuesdays 12pm – 2pm and Fridays 10am – 12:30pm Community members can access pantry twice per month
St Paul’s AME Church Pantry www.st-paul-ame.org/main_page.html (617) 661-1110 85 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 Open Wednesdays 3:30pm – 5:30pm and Thursdays 12pm – 2pm St James Episcopal/Helping Hand Pantry www.stjames-cambridge.org (617) 547-4070 1991 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140 Open Tuesdays 12:30pm – 1:30pm (to all in the Greater Boston area), Thursdays 11am – 12pm (to all in the Greater Boston area), Saturday 10am- 11am (to residents of Cambridge, Somerville, and Arlington)
Must have ID card
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WIC Program http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/basic-needs/food/wic/ Main Site – Somerville 366 Broadway Somerville, MA 02145 617-575-5330
Everett A better tomorrow food pantry 153B Main Street Everett, MA - 02149 617-381-0300
City of Everett Health and Wellness Center (healthy food program) http://www.cityofeverett.com/542/Healthy-Meals-Program 548 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 Provides 18 meals (3 meals per day for 6 days) for $80 a week) plus nutritional information and classes
Everett Farmers Market http://www.cityofeverett.com/554/Farmers-Market Glendale Park 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s of the month June 15 – October 19 12-6pm
St Vincient de Paul/Immaculate Conception Food Pantry 489 Broadway Everett, MA - 02149 617-389-5660
Malden Bread of life http://www.breadoflifemalden.org/ 54 Eastern Ave Malden, MA Phone (781) 397-0404 Email [email protected]
Malden Farmers Market 200 Pleasant St Malden, MA Tuesday: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM June 23 to September 22 Malden is moving http://www.maldenismoving.org/ nutritional and physical activity resources provided by the city of Malden through the larger MASS in motion program
North Shore Assembly of God Church
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77 Kennedy Drive phone: 781-321-2121 web: www.northshoreag.org Food Pantry Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm -1 visit per month Philadelphie SDA Church 575 Main Street phone: 781-397-9143 Every lst Sunday of month, 10am - 12noon Meals - Wednesdays, 12noon - 2pm
Salvation Army 213 Main Street phone: 781-324-1970 Food Pantry: Mon – Thursday, 9am- 12noon and 1-3pm - 1 visit per month
SNAP Outreach Center MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center Community Health Improvement 3rd floor 151 Everett Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150 (617) 726 8197
Somerville Cambridge/Somerville Nutrition Program for WIC http://www.challiance.org/community/women-infants-children-program.aspx (617) 575-5330 366 Broadway (suite 102) Somerville, MA - 02145 Nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food, and other services FREE of charge to Massachusetts’ families who qualify.
Community Servings http://www.servings.org/programs/what_we_do.cfm
Davis Square Farmers Market Davis Square at the corner of Day Street and Herbert Street
Open from mid-May through November: Every Wednesday noon-6pm Elizabeth Peabody House Emergency Food Pantry (617) 623-5510 275-277 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 EPH provides fresh fruits and vegetables, dry good and daily products on a weekly basis to individuals and families in need. The pantry is set up like a small grocery store and residents of Somerville are welcome to come once a month to obtain food needed.
Project Soup
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(617) 776-7687 1 Davis Square, Somerville, MA Project SOUP is New England’s first FREE supper program. Community suppers offered on Mondays at 5pm at the First Congregation Church of Somerville (89 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144). The program also has a main food pantry at Saint Benedict’s Church (15 Franklin St, East Somerville, MA 021465) and an emergency food pantry at the office location (1 Davis Square). In addition, Project SOUP provides referrals to other agencies as well as health and nutrition outreach.
SNAP Outreach Center http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dta/snap-outreach-centers.html 366 Somerville Ave. in Somerville, (617) 575-5330, or CEOC, 11 Inman St (617) 868-2900.
Somerville Summer Meals Program http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=19547 (617) 629-5200 Various locations across Somerville, MA-call or visit website for locations and times FREE breakfast and lunch all summer long for Somerville youth under the age of 19. Meals prepared by the public school’s award-winning Food and Nutrition Services.
Union Square Farmers Market (617) 620-1497 Union Square Somerville, MA 02143
Open mid-May through November: Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Online Resources Nutrition Information
Kids Healthy Eating Plate: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/kids-healthy-eating-plate/
The Nutrition Source: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/
Build Healthy Kids: http://www.buildhealthykids.com/lunchplanner.html
Cooking with Children at Home
KidsHealth: http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cooking-preschool.html
Chop Chop: http://www.chopchopmag.org/recipes
Food & Fun After School: http://www.foodandfun.org/?p=learn/parents/info&subject=About
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Sleep Resources
Boston
Home-based Services for Boston Residents with Asthma: http://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/healthy-homes-environment/asthma/Pages/Asthma.aspx
Pest Control: http://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/healthy-homes-environment/healthy-prest-free-housing/Pages/residents.aspx http://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/healthy-homes-environment/healthy-prest-free-housing/Documents/SafePestControlGuide.pdf
Mayor’s Health Line: http://www.bphc.org/aboutus/mayors-health-line/Pages/mhl.aspx
Noise Complaints: https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/rules-noise-boston
Cambridge Cambridge-Somerville Healthy Homes http://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/services/childrens-health/healthy-homes/index.php
Somerville Early Childhood Hub (just more resources, like Somerville Housing Authority): http://somervillehub.org/family-resources
Applications
Baby Shusher (iPhone/Android; $4.99) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/baby-shusher/id419606496?mt=8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQy2hgDXutU Review Safely stop baby from crying with rhythmic “shush” sound that engages a baby's natural calming reflex by reminding them of still being in the womb. So much more effective than simple lullabies or standard white noise
Lightning Bug Sleep Clock (Android; Free) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.media1908.lightningbug&hl=en Find sleep and relaxation easier with Lightning Bug, an ambience and white noise mixer for Android powered devices. Lightning Bug features a library of almost 200 sound loops and samples
Sleepy Sounds (iPhone/Android; Free) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relax-melodies-sleep-zen-sounds/id314498713?mt=8 Select sounds and melodies that you like and combine them to create a mix. Adjust the volume of each sound individually for better results. Lay back, listen, and enjoy falling asleep. Is that simple and it works. Use timers and alarms if needed. Try different and new mixes every time!
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Social Support Services
Boston American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts- SNAP Outreach Center http://www.redcross.org/local/massachusetts The Red Cross provides food and shelter in emergencies, operates the largest food pantry in New England, teaches lifesaving skills, trains nurses’ aides and certified nursing assistants, serves members of the Armed Forces, and more. All assistance from the Red Cross is free. 1033 Mass Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 (617) 375 0735 T-Sat, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation- SNAP Outreach Center https://jpndc.org/ 31 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 522 2424 We turn vacant lots and abandoned buildings into affordable, award-winning homes for families, seniors and formerly homeless. We train home-based childcare providers to offer the very best in early education, and we help local families find the best care for their child. Give people who are struggling financially the knowledge, skills, tools and support that can help them move to prosperity. Maverick Landing Services, Inc. 31 Liverpool Street East Boston, MA 02128 East Boston, Dorchester and Chelsea. Low-income individuals, primarily residents of public housing.
617‐569‐7600
Hours of Operation:
M ‐ F, 9:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.
The Home for Little Wanderers – Family Resource Center www.thehome.org/frc (617) 469-8501 10 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135 Offers several family services including school liaisons, family support workers, family partners, and peer mentors
The Neighborhood Developers, Inc. 4 Gerrish Avenue Chelsea, MA 02150 Chelsea and Revere. Low income individuals and families.
617‐889‐1375
M ‐ F, 9:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.
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Cambridge Cambridge Center for Families www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP/programsforfamilies/centerforfamilies (617) 349-6385 70 Rindge Avenue (door 10), Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge Community Center www.cambridgecc.org (617) 547-6811 5 Callender Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Offers social, cultural, educational and recreational programs to youth and families.
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc. (CEOC) http://www.ceoccambridge.org/home0.aspx CEOC is a participant driven organization that operates in partnership with participants to carry-out all agency programming, community activities and public policy initiatives. Aiding Cambridge residents in affordable housing, health care access, hunger relief, benefits advocacy and asset building. 11 Inman Street Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 868 2900 Hours of Operation: M-F 9:00am-5:00 p.m.
Transition House http://www.transitionhouse.org/ Transition House is an innovative nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working to end domestic violence in our community since 1975. We offer a full circle of housing and holistic support for adults and children overcoming the trauma of family and partner violence. We are also the go-to resource for safety planning, community education, and youth leadership on healthy relationship development—critical violence prevention initiatives in our community depends on. Transition House is the ONLY resource of its kind in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Fuel Assistance Program https://www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP/programsforadults/fuelassistance City of Cambridge 617-349-6252 The Weatherization Program can provide insulation, weather stripping, air sealing and more at no cost to you or your landlord. The Electrical Appliance Audit Program can provide an Energy Audit, energy efficient light bulbs, water conservation materials, and possibly a new refrigerator or freezer if the existing appliance is using too much energy. Burner Repair/Replacement Program Repairs or replace in-operable or inefficient furnaces and boilers for homeowners, and in some cases, tenants. Spring and Summer tune ups may be performed for both owners and renters.
Somerville Growing Community Center
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www.thegrowingcenter.org Email: [email protected] 22 Vinal Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 Outdoor, environmental community center that offers several youth, family, and community oriented events, programs, and performances. Boys and Girls Club www.kidsclubs.org (617) 684-5563 5 Meacham Street, Somerville, MA 02145 Provides youth programs such as after school and summer programs.
Other Resources
Boston 35 Boston Area Community Centers for Youth & Families www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF/centers/ Affordable programs including education, youth employment, violence prevention and intervention, recreation, etc.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston – Various locations Check out www.bgcb.org/find-your-club to find a club near you! Provides youth programs such as after-school and summer program
Cambridge
Cambridge and Somerville Area Resource Guide www.cambridgesomervilleresourceguide.org/ 617-349-6966 Provides links by subject: recreation, children and youth services, transportation.
City of Cambridge Resources www.cambridgema.gov/citydepartments.org/ Various resources for families.
Somerville
Cambridge and Somerville Area Resource Guide www.cambridgesomervilleresourceguide.org/
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617-349-6966 Provides links by subject: recreation, children and youth services, transportation.
Somerville Family Learning Collaborative www.somerville.k12.ma.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=1215 Somerville Public Schools List of resources and programs for family support
State-Wide And Online Resources Activity Finder http://www.activitytree.com/ Use this map to find deals and activities in any area.
Department of Transitional Assistance www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dta/ More than 20 offices in Massachusetts. Assisting low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, increase their incomes, and improve their quality of life.
FoodSource Hotline www.projectbread.org Email: [email protected] 617-723-5000 Forest and Park Finder www.discovertheforest.org Use this map to find forests and parks near any address. Click “Where to Go”.
Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight https://ihcw.aap.org/resources/Pages/default.aspx Provides resources to maintain a healthy weight lifestyle for your child
Mental Health Resource Guide www.mass.gov/eohhs/ Enter “Mental Health resource guide” into search. Can also search by location in MA.
Massachusetts league of Community Health Centers http://www.massleague.org/CHC/Overview.php Community health centers provide primary, preventive and dental care, as well as mental health, substance abuse and other community-based services to anyone in need regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. In Massachusetts, 50 community health center organizations provide high quality health care to over 951,000 state residents through more than 300 sites statewide.
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Nature Finder www.nwf.org/NatureFind.aspx Use this map to find parks, trails and playgrounds near any address/city.
Next Door https://nextdoor.com/city/boston--ma/ Find out what is going on in your neighborhood with this social networking site used to promote local events and opportunities
Outdoors RX www.outdoorsrx.org/ A program of the Appalachian mountain club for kids to help families get outdoors and moving.
Playground Finder https://mapofplay.kaboom.org/cities Use this map to find playgrounds near any address/city.
Regional Health Education Online Learning www.kphealtheducation.org Offers information and motivating change online programs
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/basic-needs/food/wic/ 1-800-942-1007 Information n nutrition and health services for women, infants, and children