Arlington EATS

Arlington EATS Making food accessible through school programs and EATS Market to children and families in Arlington.

A special moment at Arlington EATS this week: several Arlington High School class of 2026 grads who volunteer with EATS ...
06/05/2026

A special moment at Arlington EATS this week: several Arlington High School class of 2026 grads who volunteer with EATS stopped by in their caps and gowns for a quick, celebratory visit. 🎓

Teen and young adult volunteers are a vital part of our community. Their time, energy, and compassion make a real difference in our work. And, we love that Arlington EATS feels enough like home that they chose to stop by and share this milestone moment with us. 💚

Thankful Thursday 🙏Thank you to our friends and partners at the The Greater Boston Food Bank for helping to power our wo...
06/04/2026

Thankful Thursday 🙏

Thank you to our friends and partners at the The Greater Boston Food Bank for helping to power our work year-round, and most recently for funding new flooring for EATS Market. Talk about supporting Arlington EATS from the ground up! 👣

This new flooring creates a more dignified and durable environment for the thousands of neighbors, volunteers, and staff who move through our doors.

Food access starts with a strong foundation, and investments like this help ensure our space is safe, welcoming, and built to support our community for years to come. Thank you, ! 💙

06/03/2026

👩‍🌾 The Arlington Farmers’ Market is back for the season — and it opens TODAY!

Join us every Wednesday from 2:00–6:30 PM, June through October, at Russell Commons (29 Mystic Street, Arlington Center) for fresh produce, local food, baked goods, specialty products, and more from an incredible lineup of local vendors. We’ll be there, ☔️ or ☀️!

As a program of Arlington EATS, the Arlington Farmers’ Market is also an important part of food access in our community, helping eligible residents stretch their food budgets through using SNAP, HIP, and Fresh Bucks. Visit the Arlington EATS booth at the Farmers’ Market weekly to take advantage of these benefits and learn more. 💙

Follow along at Arlington Farmers' Market all season for the latest. Or, visit the link in the comments to sign up for the AFM e-newsletter. See you at the Farmers’ Market! 🍎🍪🍊🥚🍉🍞

06/01/2026

Big news! 📢🎉

Arlington EATS has launched a new Mini Market at Drake Village, a satellite location of our EATS Market that brings free groceries directly to seniors and adults with disabilities living at Arlington Housing Authority’s largest residential community. 🏢💙

By offering fresh produce, proteins, pantry staples, and household essentials for free right where residents live, the Mini Market helps reduce barriers to food access, allows us to reach more neighbors in need, and allows us to accommodate more guests at our main EATS Market due to sustained high demand. 🛒

Excitingly, the Mini Market is also home to the Cook & Thrive Senior Nutrition, a new initiative which pairs food access with nutrition education, healthy meal kits, and other wellness supports. This work is being done in partnership with Tufts University, led by led by Dr. Kelseanna Hollis-Hansen and including a wonderful team of students from Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.🍎

Thank you to Arlington Housing Authority and Tufts University for making this pilot possible, and to our community for your support in getting this project launched.

Read more about the Mini Market’s exciting launch at the link in the comments, and please consider giving to support the first, pivotal year of Arlington EATS’ Mini Market today.

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Jack Radochia Service Award recipient, Karen! 🎉As Volunteer Appreciation Month came to a c...
05/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Jack Radochia Service Award recipient, Karen! 🎉

As Volunteer Appreciation Month came to a close in April, we were thrilled to recognize one volunteer whose hard work stands out. The Jack Radochia Service Award is presented annually to a volunteer who goes above and beyond in service to Arlington EATS, and Karen is a truly deserving recipient. ⭐️

Nominated by her fellow volunteers, Karen is known for her incredible commitment, reliability, and willingness to help wherever she is needed. She volunteers for multiple shifts each week, supports fellow volunteers, welcomes guests with kindness, and shares her deep knowledge of Arlington EATS to help keep things running smoothly. Here’s what some of her fellow volunteers had to say:

💚 “I can’t think of anyone at Arlington EATS who has given the time, shares her expertise, and has the commitment to Arlington EATS as much as Karen. She just does it all.”

💙 “Karen is a consistently reliable resource for all things Arlington EATS. She knows everybody—guests, volunteers, and staff—and is always willing to lend a hand or go the extra step.”

💚 “She is a fan favorite of our guests, and she loves them, too!”

💙 “When I first began volunteering at Arlington EATS, Karen was incredibly helpful in guiding me through my role as a new volunteer.”

💚 “She makes a meaningful difference in the community and is truly deserving of this recognition.”

Karen’s impact can be felt throughout Arlington EATS, and we are so grateful for her dedication, generosity, and leadership. Please join us in congratulating Karen on this well-deserved honor! 🙌

Thankful Thursday 🙏A grateful shoutout to Park Avenue Congregational Church, longtime Arlington EATS partners and true s...
05/28/2026

Thankful Thursday 🙏

A grateful shoutout to Park Avenue Congregational Church, longtime Arlington EATS partners and true supporters of neighbors serving neighbors.

Over the years, PACC has supported our work in so many meaningful ways: showing up hands-on, contributing funding, and sharing a deep commitment to caring for our community.

We are so grateful for their partnership, generosity, and steady belief that everyone deserves support, dignity, and connection. Thank you, PACC, for being a 2026 sponsor. 💚

Memorial Day Weekend HoursPlease note the following schedule changes:* Saturday, 5/23: EATS Market closed for maintenanc...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Please note the following schedule changes:
* Saturday, 5/23: EATS Market closed for maintenance
* Monday, 5/25: EATS Market open with reduced hours, from 2:00-6:00pm

To set up a time to get food, visit arlingtoneats.org/get-food.

Wishing you a nice long weekend! 💙

Thankful Thursday 🙏Today we’re raising a glass to Arlington Brewing Company, an Arlington EATS 2026 sponsor! 🍻 From Beat...
05/21/2026

Thankful Thursday 🙏

Today we’re raising a glass to Arlington Brewing Company, an Arlington EATS 2026 sponsor! 🍻

From Beats for EATS to the Arlington Winter Market, we’ve been fortunate to work together in exciting and impactful ways over the years. ABC has a wonderful way of integrating community into what they do, and we’re lucky to be in community with them. Thank you for showing up for Arlington EATS and our neighbors! 💙

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"I feel like I’m just going to my mother’s house and grabbing something [when I go to Arlington EATS]. It’s like I’m hom...
05/18/2026

"I feel like I’m just going to my mother’s house and grabbing something [when I go to Arlington EATS]. It’s like I’m home. I’m someone who gets embarrassed asking for help, but not here. It feels like family now." - J*, an Arlington EATS guest 💙

We’re deeply grateful to J for sharing her story with journalist and Arlington EATS volunteer Kara Baskin to share in our recent newsletter. Her words capture something we think about often at Arlington EATS: that food support is about more than groceries. It’s about warmth, dignity, and community.

Although last fall’s SNAP crisis may have faded from the headlines, many families like J's are still navigating its lasting impacts every day. Read J’s full story in our Spring 2026 newsletter: https://www.arlingtoneats.org/newsletter/spring-2026/

*Full name has been redacted to protect our guest’s privacy.

A huge thank you to all of the families who joined us for Arlington Family Connection’s Little Givers service learning e...
05/15/2026

A huge thank you to all of the families who joined us for Arlington Family Connection’s Little Givers service learning event! 💚

The group spent time at Arlington EATS making cards, sorting food donations, and learning about food insecurity. We loved seeing so much compassion, curiosity, and kindness from our youngest community members. Neighbors serving neighbors starts early. 🫶

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117 Broadway
Arlington, MA
02474

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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