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Cambridge Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Cambridge, Massachusetts that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Massachusetts page.

De Novo Center for Justice and HealingFree civil legal help
Websitedenovo.org 
Phone617-661-1010
Address47 Thorndike Street, Suite SB-LL-1, Cambridge, MA 02141
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

De Novo provides free civil legal help to people with low incomes in Cambridge and Greater Boston, in housing and homelessness prevention, family law and domestic violence, immigration and disability benefits.1

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS), Cambridge and Somerville officeFree civil legal help
Websitegbls.org 
Phone617-603-2700
Address60 Gore Street, Suite 203, Cambridge, MA 02141

The Cambridge and Somerville office of Greater Boston Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Cambridge and nearby towns, with a focus on eviction defense and subsidy issues.2

Food

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) Food PantryFood pantry for Cambridge residents
Websiteceoccambridge.org 
Phone617-868-2900
Address11 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
HoursWednesday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

CEOC runs a food pantry for Cambridge residents, with fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen meat and non-perishable groceries. First-time visitors are checked in with a few questions, and can visit as often as needed.3

Margaret Fuller Neighborhood HouseFood pantry and community services
Websitemargaretfullerhouse.org 
Phone617-547-4680
Address71 Cherry Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
HoursWednesday 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Thursday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House runs a supermarket-style food pantry, with nutritious groceries for more than 4,000 people and families each year. Pantry visitors can choose food up to three times a month.4

Social services

The Salvation Army Cambridge CorpsEmergency help, shelter and child care
Websiteeasternusa.salvationarmy.org 
Phone617-547-3400
Address402 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
HoursOffice and social services Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Salvation Army Cambridge Corps runs a drop-in day shelter, a pop-up food pantry on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and a day care center for families working toward stable housing.5

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. De Novo Center for Justice and Healing, Home page . ↩

  2. City of Cambridge, Frequently Asked Questions About Housing in Cambridge , and Boston Public Library, Legal Services . Both list the Cambridge and Somerville office of Greater Boston Legal Services at 60 Gore Street, Suite 203, with phone 617-603-2700. The GBLS site could not be read directly, as it blocks automated requests. ↩

  3. Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Food Pantry . ↩

  4. Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House, Home page . ↩

  5. The Salvation Army, Cambridge Corps . ↩

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