Bread of Life is here to help our neighbors in need: families, individuals and senior citizens who struggle to put food on the table week after week or once in a while. We operate several food security programs, providing 1 million free meals a year.
A local mother we met at a community event wanted to share her story with us. It turns out that Bread of Life helped her in the early 2000's when she was in addiction recovery, unemployed and receiving SNAP (government food assistance) benefits because she had little income. She was smiling ear to ear as she told us she has been completely on her feet for 20 years! She said she keeps her SNAP card as a reminder of where she's been and how far she's come. She remembers our quirky offices on Main Street Malden where all our programs and admin were crammed into tiny storefronts! But she remembers most of all, and is so grateful, that Bread of Life helped her with food and support and kindness when she needed it most.
Downloadable pdfs of Bread of Life Programs:
+ Malden Food Pantry
Location: 54 Eastern Ave, Malden. Enter from the bike path.
Hours: Wednesdays and Fridays 1-4pm
Frequency: a household may pick up groceries as often as once every four weeks
Procedure: Full-choice food mart so you can choose foods for your family with assistance from staff. Serves residents of Malden, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, Reading and North Reading. You must complete an application at the time of your first visit. Proof of residency required.
+ Everett Mobile Market
Location: Lafayette School, 117 Edith Street, Everett Hours: Thursdays 3:30-5 pm Frequency: a household may pick up groceries as often as once per week Procedure: “Grab-and-go” distribution by drive-thru or walk-up. Open to residents of Everett only. You must complete a pantry application in advance of receiving food. Applications are completed in person at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden, on Mondays 12-5pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-4pm.
+ Family Care Pantry
Location: The Family Church, 1691 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett Hours: Mondays 4-7pm Frequency: a household may pick up groceries as often as once per week Procedure: open to people from any community. No application needed.
+ Grocery Delivery Program
Hours: deliveries are scheduled Tuesday through Friday Frequency: a household may receive a delivery weekly, biweekly or monthly based on eligibility and availability of drivers Procedure: The criteria for applying for Grocery Delivery program is:
- You must be an individual or couple 60 years or older with a mobility impairment, or Disabled with a mobility impairment, and have no household member between the ages of 18 and 59 years old
AND you must live in Malden or Everett,
OR - You must be a client of Mystic Valley Elder Services and referred by them (MVES clients do not need to live in Malden or Everett),
OR - You must be referred by a healthcare provider for a mobility impairment,
OR - You must have a COVID diagnosis.
To apply, please complete and mail or email the Grocery Delivery Program Application: Grocery Delivery Application 10-7-24 English; Grocery Delivery Application 10-7-24 Chinese; Grocery Delivery Application 10-7-24 Haitian Creole; Grocery Delivery Application 10-7-24 Spanish; Grocery Delivery Application 10-7-24 Portuguese; Grocery Delivery Application 10-7-24 Arabic
+ Evening Meals
Location: 54 Eastern Ave Malden. Enter from the bike path. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; Doors open 4:00pm, Meal served 4:30-5:30pm Frequency: You are welcome to attend the meal every day it is open Procedure: No application or reservation is needed. Residents of any community are welcome.
+ Backpack Nutrition Program
Location: Backpacks delivered every Monday to the Lafayette, Whittier and Parlin Schools in Everett Hours: Backpacks are available from school staff during school hours Sept-June and during the summer in conjunction with summer lunch program. Frequency: backpacks available weekly as needed by students Procedure: backpacks provide essential food needs, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, and are available to any Everett student in need by contacting school staff
+ Homeless Individuals & Families Shelter Meals
Bread of Life delivers prepared meals and groceries to individuals and families in local shelters, by referral from agencies. Bread of Life also provides toiletries as needed.