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Programs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Department of Transitional Assistance
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP helps eligible households pay for food each month.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Department of Transitional Assistance
SUN Bucks
In Massachusetts, Summer EBT is called SUN Bucks.
SUN Bucks helps eligible families buy food for school-aged children during summer vacation.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaper
Department of Public Health
Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program
WIC provides food, nutrition education, and support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
School meal programs provide free or reduced-price breakfasts and lunches to eligible students.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
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