Directory of Food and Nutrition Resources
       
       
FOOD RESOURCES    
       
Food Stamp Hotline (Project Bread)   (800)645-8333
  Monthly benefits to help low income households buy food    
       
Hunger Hotline (Project Bread)   (800)439-7011
       
Serve New England   (781)828-5151
  Buy food at a reduced price in exchange for community service    
       
WIC: Supplemental Food for Women, Infants, and Children   (800)WIC-1007
       
       
FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION    
       
American Cancer Society   (800)277-2345
       
American Diabetics Association   (800)232-3472
       
American Institute for Cancer Research   (800)843-8114
       
Consumer Nutrition Hotline   (800)366-1655
  Registered Dietitians, recorded nutrition messages    
       
Massachusetts Dietetic Association   (800)572-3560
  Referrals to consulting dietitians, speakers bureau    
       
National Cancer Institute   (800)4CANCER
       
University of Massachusetts Extension   (413)545-0552
Nutrition Education Program    
  Nutrition and food safety resources for individuals and agencies    
       
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)   (800)622-3637
  Nutrition and food education for low income families with children    
       
       
FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION    
       
Food and Drug Administration   (781)279-1675
  Consumer concerns and complaints    
       
Meat and Poultry Hotline (USDA)   (800)535-4555
  Nutrition questions, information about safety and information    
       
Seafood Hotline (USDA)   (800)332-4010
  English and Spanish answers to questions on seafood safety    
       
Massachusetts Division of Food and Drug   (617)983-6712
  Questions or complaints about food safety