Food Pantries Webinar - Spanish
Do you want to learn about how to get fresh and nutritious food in Cambridge at no cost to you?
In this webinar, you will hear from Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) about the Cambridge food pantries, including how they work, what they offer, and where/when they're open. Language interpretation will be provided.
Food Pantries Webinar - Arabic
Do you want to learn about how to get fresh and nutritious food in Cambridge at no cost to you?
In this webinar, you will hear from Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) about the Cambridge food pantries, including how they work, what they offer, and where/when they're open. Language interpretation will be provided.
Food Pantries Webinar - Portuguese
Do you want to learn about how to get fresh and nutritious food in Cambridge at no cost to you?
In this webinar, you will hear from Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) about the Cambridge food pantries, including how they work, what they offer, and where/when they're open. Language interpretation will be provided.
Food Pantries Webinar - Somali
Do you want to learn about how to get fresh and nutritious food in Cambridge at no cost to you?
In this webinar, you will hear from Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) about the Cambridge food pantries, including how they work, what they offer, and where/when they're open. Language interpretation will be provided.
Brattle Street Paving Saturday 9/24
The City’s contractor, E.J. Paving, will begin making roadway improvements on Brattle St. between Harvard Square and Sparks St. on Saturday, September 24.
Efforts, Collaboration Continue to Expand Afterschool Options for Cambridge Families
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) is working to create a more equitable afterschool application and enrollment process while expanding access for Cambridge families. For the 2024-2025 school year, 1,486 students received an offer to a DHSP afterschool program, with 90% placed in their first choice, and a 7% increase in applicants from the income priority group. DHSP has also added 246 new seats across programs, launched an OST Expansion Study to support long-term growth, and continues to center caregiver perspectives through the Caregiver Council.
Staff Provide Help with Winter Heating Costs
Every year, the Fuel Assistance Program helps more than 1,200 residents in Cambridge and Somerville pay their winter heating bills between November 1 and April 30. Most residents don’t think about heating bills until temperatures drop, but for the staff managing this crucial service, planning for Fuel Assistance begins in the heat of the summer.
Transit Advisory Committee
The Transit Advisory Committee will advance an agenda for a robust public transportation system for those who live and/or work in Cambridge.