Get Help
Solutions at Work serves thousands of people living in poverty annually. Our programs provide the following resources because countless local homeless people have told us time and again that these are precisely the things they need to get their lives back on track.
FOOD, TOILETRIES, SLEEPING BAGS
Free Meals Program
50 meals each evening, plus toiletries, backpacks, sleeping bags, etc. Help has arrived due to participation of Starbucks and other local businesses.
Where
1 Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
When
Monday-Friday at 4PM
PROFESSIONAL CLOTHES
Solutions Wear
Each year Solutions Wear provides interview-appropriate clothing and accessories to hundreds of homeless and low-income men and women who are enrolled in area job training programs. In many cases, we are able to provide items such as belts, shoes, ties, scarves, jewelry, and handbags to enhance and complete their outfits.
Price
Solutions at Work charges a $25.00 per client fee. Please ask for alternatives if this is not possible for you.
Schedule meeting
SolutionsWear is by referral and appointment only. We offer appointments to social service agencies, but not directly to individuals.
CHILDREN'S CLOTHES, BOOKS, TOYS
Children Items Exchange
The homeless and low-income parents who participate in our Children’s Clothing Exchange trade their children’s outgrown items for age-appropriate clothing, books, and toys.
Where
1151 Massachusetts Avenue, in the basement of the Old Cambridge Baptist Church.
When
Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Parking
Note: There is only metered parking at this site. Please do not park in the church parking lot for you will be towed.
Emergency Contacts
Shelter / Meals
Call: 617-714-4989
Clothing / Other
Call: 617-576-0039