The City of Lynn is preparing for the anticipated suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance beginning Saturday, November 1st.
This change is expected to pose a critical food security risk and will negatively impact many Lynn residents.
We are committed to working with our local partners to ensure continuity of access to nutritious food and essential resources. If you rely on SNAP or are facing food insecurity, we urge you to please review the document below of local resources or connect with any of the listed organizations for assistance.
The United Way has launched a
United Response Fund to collect private donations to help SNAP recipients in Massachusetts. The fund was announced in late October 2025, in partnership with the state government, in response to the federal shutdown.
Residents can also contact
Project Bread's Food Source Hotline at (800) 645-8333 to help navigate immediate hunger. You can call or text Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline to receive information about food resources in your area or talk with a Project Bread counselor. The hotline is available Monday-Friday (8am-7pm) and Saturday (10am–2pm).