MLCS is a community hub that helps families build healthier, more financially stable lives. Through affordable fresh fruits and vegetables, housing support, education, workforce development, and community services, we create practical pathways to economic opportunity and better health.
By recovering an average of 135,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables each month, we're increasing health while expanding affordable food access across Greater Boston and investing in stronger, more resilient communities while reducing waste.
EXPANDING FOOD ACCESS
ACROSS GREATER BOSTON
BUILDING
ECONOMIC MOBILITY
ADVANCING
COMMUNITY HEALTH
$3
Produce Bags
Affordable fresh food for families and individuals
$2
Artisan Bread
Quality staples at low cost
Up to $5.6K
Annual Household Savings
135.000+LBS
Recovered Monthly
Healthy food kept in our communities
7.000+
Community Members Served
•Food •Housing •Education •Workforce •Art & Belonging •Supportive Services
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Apply For Our Services
We’re here to support you and your family. Explore the programs below and apply for the services that best fit your needs. Need help choosing? Our team is here to guide you to the right program for your needs. Contact us at Elba@mlcsboston.org or call (617) 569-5146.
Food Access
Get help with nutritious food through our pantry, meal programs, and resources.
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Adult Education
Improve your English skills and digital skills for daily life, work, and community participation.
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Housing Stability
Receive help with housing search, rental assistance, and resources to keep your home.
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Workforce Development
Get training, job search help, and placement support for a successful career.
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BUILDING
A REGIONAL
FOOD ACCESS
NETWORK
MLCS is now managing the Fair Foods Network, building on 38 years of community food distribution across Greater Boston.
Through this transition, MLCS is strengthening the last mile of the regional food system — connecting available food with nonprofits, schools, housing communities, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations and other trusted neighborhood partners.
Grab & Go
Reserve your Grab & Go bags and bring home fresh, rescued produce at a price that works for your budget. We’re excited to bring fresh, affordable produce to our community and are ready to serve you!
Community Calendar
Grab & Go Produce Pickup
Fresh rescued produce & artisan bread — good food, no waste.
Wellness Wednesday
Move your body, reduce stress, connect with neighbors.
Family Community Kickbacks
Relax, connect, play — community time for the whole family.
Open Studio
ALL AGES · NO SIGN-UPThursdays 5:30–8:30 PM
Saturdays 2:00–6:00 PM
Affordable
Fresh Food
All sites keep produce bags under $3, with bread at $2.
Purchased
in Bulk
Sites can purchase low-cost, high-quality produce in bulk and have it dropped off directly at their site.
Easy
to Run
A site can operate with 8 to 10 volunteers, using the proceeds from produce bag sales to pay for the bulk drop.
Anyone can start a food site!
If you have a location and a group of volunteers, we can help you start a Fair Foods site in your neighborhood.
This is what true community access looks like.
- Local control
- Affordable, healthy food
- Neighbors helping neighbors
- Stronger communities
