To find additional food resources in your community, please utilize the information below:
Food Pantry Resources
*Note: It is important to call the food pantry before going to be sure it is still open, as the situation is quite fluid. Pantries open today, may not be open tomorrow.
Greater Boston Food Bank Agency Locator Link
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
*The Greater Boston Food Bank is updating the Need Food Agency locator at they learn about agency closures.
Project Bread: www.projectbread.org
FOODSOURCE Hotline: 1-800-645-8333
Massachusetts Food Pantry List
Essex County Hunger Relief: www.essexcountyhungerrelief.org
Click on "Find Food" tab for a list of the local North Shore food pantries and hours.
The Salvation Army- Food Pantry, Lynn MA (1 Franklin St., Lynn MA) - The Food Pantry is open Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Currently there are no limitations on how many times you come. All are welcome.
Meal Locations
My Brother's Table in Lynn will be open for free meals every day. To-go meals will be served only. There is no eating in the dining room. Please note, My Brother's Table will be closing at 6:00 pm during the week, earlier than before, people are welcome to pick up their meals at any time to eat later.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, open from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm continuously.
Lunch type meals will be available from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm(sandwiches and soup)
Hot dinners will be available from 4:-00 pm - 6:00 pm
To-go coffee will be available from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
You may also pick up meals for your family/neighbors if necessary.
Saturday and Sunday
To-go meals will be served from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm. These meals will be a hot meal plus a bagged breakfast. There will be no eating in the dining room.
We will be moving guests through the dining room to pick up meals and we ask that if there is a line, please keep at least two arms lengths between you and the next person in line. We will be open for extended hours and people should be able to come when there is no line.
If you are not feeling well, please have a friend or neighbor pick up your meals for you.
School Closure Meal Information: https://meals4kids.org/summer
*Please continue to check this page for updated information.
NSCC Here to Help Requests
Help can come in many ways, depending on the student and the situation. Complete our
Here to Help Application which will allow us to look at the best way to help you.
- Visit Here to Help
- Under 'Real Life Priorities' click on - Here to Help Application
- Enter your NSCC credentials (Student ID, date of birth, mailing address)
- Complete Application and click Submit
- Check your email for a reply from a Here to Help staff member
Other Helpful Resources
Other helpful resources including 24-hour hotlines
We also suggest you meet with our counselors located inside the Student Support & Advising Center and/or social work intern to discuss your needs and seek possible referrals/resources:
Lynn: Debbie Campbell, dcampbel@northshore.edu, Room LS-130, 781-593-6722, extension 6615
Danvers: Donna Davis, ddavis@northshore.edu, Room DH-169, 978-762-4245