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Free Food for Kids During the Coronavirus Emergency - UPDATED

By Jenn Catto and Laurie Corbett, Publishers, Macaroni Kid Weymouth March 15, 2020

Despite schools being closed and the call for social distancing children who rely on school lunches for their daily nutrition still need to eat. We are working hard to round up options for families to continue to feed their children during this difficult time. 

If you are struggling with food insecurities please call the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at 800-645-8333 for information on food assistance. 


Braintree


Braintree Public Schools

Drive-thru grab and go breakfast and lunches will be available for Braintree students, age 18 and under, from Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 12 pm at Hollis Elementary School and Ross Elementary School. If you are unable to get to one of the two locations, or if you or your children have symptoms of COVID-19, please call 617-653-7166 to make other arrangements. 

Marge Crispin Center

Food assistance is available for any Braintree resident in need. Learn more at http://www.margecrispincenter.com/social-services


Holbrook


Holbrook Public Schools

Grab and go breakfast and lunches will be available for any Holbrook students age 18 or under in need from 11 AM to 12 PM on weekdays using Door 3.


Randolph


Randolph Public Schools

Grab and go breakfast and lunches are available for any student Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at Randolph High School, Donovan School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Lyons School. For students receiving special education transportation meas will be dropped off. Meals are also available from 10:20 AM to 10:50 AM at the rental offices at Liberty Place, Rosemont Square/Chestnut West, Pacella Park, Avalon Apts/Prynne Hills, Franklin Sq Condos. 

Randolph Food Pantry

1 Turner Drive, Randolph, MA

Will be open Mondays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and 6 PM to 7:30 PM to help Randolph residents. If you need assistance please visit the pantry or call 339-987-5577. Those requesting assistance must have a valid ID with a Randolph address. If you are sick, showing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed please call to arrange other options. 


Stoughton


Stoughton Public School

Drive-thru grab and go breakfast and lunch will be available for any Stoughton students from 10 AM to 11:30 AM on weekdays O'Donnell Middle School. 

*For special dietary needs please contact the Director of Food Services at e_gilbert@stoughtonschools.org before 10 AM. You will need to share the name of your child and the school they attend.


Weymouth


Weymouth Public Schools

Drive-thru grab and go lunches will be available on weekdays beginning Tuesday, March 17th from 11 AM to 1 PM at Seach Primary School and Abigail Adams Middle School. Sign up for a meal HERE.

Weymouth Market

All Weymouth residents are welcome to drive through for free food on April 1st from 3:30 PM - 5 PM at the high school.