The Boston Globe – This Mass. nonprofit makes Thanksgiving feasts for people with dietary restrictions
November 27, 2019
For nearly 30 years, this little-known nonprofit has been cooking and delivering “medically tailored” meals to sick, homebound people throughout Eastern Massachusetts, currently serving about 1,000 clients a day. And now — spreading its wings after a $24 million expansion, with its founding concept of “food is medicine” gaining traction nationwide — Community Servings is poised to start serving the entire state next month.
BOSTON 25 – Local chefs making pies to help raise money for nonprofit
November 20, 2019
Hundreds of local chefs and bakers are coming together to bake thousands of pies — all to benefit a local nonprofit that feeds people in need. It’s a massive undertaking that takes a small army of volunteers. They’re making and selling 25,000 pies ahead of Thanksgiving, so if you need a hand in the kitchen, it’s a win-win! The fundraiser Pie in the Sky raises money for the group Community Servings.
Boston.com – Pie in the Sky Thanksgiving Bake Sale
November 14, 2019
If you’ve been put in charge of Thanksgiving pie this year and want to avoid baking at all costs, here’s a way you can score a delicious, locally-baked pie and do some good. Now in its 27th year, Community Servings’ annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser sells pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, and pecan pies from more than 100 restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in the Greater Boston area, including local all-stars like Branch Line, Craigie on Main, Flour, and Mamaleh’s.
Community Servings provides medically tailored meals to people who are living with critical or chronic illnesses.
Answer a few quick questions to learn more about your eligibility for medically tailored meals from Community Servings. Eligibility is based on your health conditions, where you live, and other factors.
Using this tool does not automatically qualify an individual for medically tailored meals. Eligibility determinations are made by Community Servings. This is not an application, and the information you provide is not stored or sent to Community Servings.
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Where do you live?
Community Servings serves all of Massachusetts, and parts of Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Great–we serve your area.
Eligible Regions Hint: Enter any valid 5-digit code. (Try 01029, 02903, or 02860)
We’re sorry, but your location is currently outside of Community Servings’ meal delivery area. We encourage you to visit our Resources page to explore other organizations that may be able to provide meal support near you.
If you need medically tailored meals but you live outside of Community Servings' delivery area, another organization within the Food is Medicine Coalition may serve your region. Search for FIMC organizations.
To learn about food programs in Massachusetts, call or text the Project Bread Food Source hotline at 800-645-8333, Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sat., 10 am to 2 pm.
Do any of these illnesses apply to you?
People qualify for medically tailored meals based on their illnesses or health conditions. Here is a list of some of the illnesses that qualify people for our programs. Please select any of the options that apply to you.
Are you experiencing any of the conditions listed below?
Please select all that apply to you.
Is your ability to move limited?
Please select the options below that apply to you.
Do you have MassHealth?
MassHealth is Massachusetts’ Medicaid program.
Great. You may qualify for medically tailored nutrition through your MassHealth plan benefits.
Reach out to your health plan and ask whether you qualify for medically tailored nutrition.
Select See Results to view your options.
No problem! You may still qualify for medically tailored meals.
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You may qualify!
You may qualify for medically tailored meals.
To apply, you will need a referral from your healthcare provider and, if applicable, a completed application.
If You Are Applying for Yourself
You can start the process of applying right now on our website:
You can access the Community Servings Application here. A provider has to fill out the Medical Certification Form and include a medical note or visit summary.
We are not a food allergen-certified facility. Meals may contain traces of nuts, fish, shellfish, dairy, and/or eggs. We are unable to accommodate gluten-free restrictions, wheat, sesame, and soy intolerances, and possibly other restrictions not listed above. We do not use nut, pork, or shellfish products in any of our meals.
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You may not qualify.
Unfortunately, you may not qualify for medically tailored meals.
However, we encourage you or your healthcare provider to reach out to Community Servings if you would like us to review your eligibility.
If You Are Applying for Yourself
You can start the process of applying right now on our website:
You can access the Community Servings Application here. A provider has to fill out the Medical Certification Form and include a medical note or visit summary.
We are not a food allergen-certified facility. Meals may contain traces of nuts, fish, shellfish, dairy, and/or eggs. We are unable to accommodate gluten-free restrictions, wheat, sesame, and soy intolerances, and possibly other restrictions not listed above. We do not use nut, pork, or shellfish products in any of our meals.
This tool provides a preliminary indication only. All information is anonymous and not stored or shared.
This tool provides a preliminary indication only. All information is anonymous and not stored or shared.
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Now through 11/22, your purchase of a locally baked apple, pecan, or pumpkin Thanksgiving pie from Community Servings provides a week of meals for a neighbor in need. Order today to make a difference!