Where can I get updates?

Website: www.mass.gov/info-details/november-2025-snap-updates
DTA Assistance Line: 877-382-2363
DTA Connect: DTAConnect.com and DTA Connect App

Where can I get help finding food?

Online Resources
foodbankwma.org
Go to their website and click “get help” to use the food finder map. It has lists of pantries and meal sites with an online interactive map; you can search by location and by miles away. The bottom of the website also has PDFs of pantries listed by location and day and time of service.

www.413cares.org/food
413 Cares is an online database that can help you find food resources, including pantries and meal sites, as well as many other resources and services. You can search and sort by zip code

https://www.buylocalfood.org/hip-map/
You still have access to your Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefit if you have any SNAP benefits on your card. Search for HIP vendors by Zip code at buylocalfood.org/hip-map

Phone Resources
Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline: 1-800-645-8333
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm & Sat: 10am - 2pm
Call or text to receive information about food resources in your area, or talk to a Project Bread counselor about programs and food assistance options

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts: 413-247-9738
They can help you find a food pantry near you and can help with your SNAP application

Given the possibility of changes to the resources and supports available to families, we want to help Springfield families have access to information that can help you stay prepared. Below is a link for community food resources that are available to assist households. We encourage you to keep this list handy and to share it with friends or neighbors who might also benefit. 

Local Resources
Project Bread - List of food and resources in your neighborhood
Website: projectbread.org
800-645-8333

Food Bank of Western Mass - List of food and resources in your neighborhood
Website: foodbankwma.org
413-247-9738 or 888-792-4523


Ways to Contribute
United Way of Pioneer Valley - Contribution Site
Website: uwpv.org
413-737-2691