Arlington EATS

08/27/2026

We are so grateful to see all the love for the Mini Market at Drake Village on our post earlier this week! 💚

Arlington, MA Patch also just featured this program, noting how bringing groceries directly into the community helps to make healthy food more reliable and accessible.

Check out the full story at the link below.

This new offering can serve 150 Drake Village households each month.

08/26/2026

🦃 We know, we know… it’s still August.

But we’ve got something worth putting on your family’s fall calendar. 👀

The Arlington EATS Turkey Trot 5K returns Sunday November 8th!

More details coming soon. For now, save the date and start warming up those turkey legs!👟🍂

08/24/2026

Did you know? This spring, Arlington EATS launched the Mini Market at Drake Village! 🥕🍎🍞

The Mini Market brings the EATS Market experience directly to Drake Village residents, offering the same variety of fresh produce, pantry staples, dairy, proteins, and more — just in a smaller, satellite format right on site in Arlington Heights.

This new program is just one of the exciting ways we work to make healthy food more accessible across Arlington. Learn more at arlingtoneats.org. 💙

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Thankful Thursday! 🙏🏼

EATS’ volunteers have been hard at work all summer, staffing a whopping 200+ shifts each week! From stocking shelves and sorting food to welcoming guests and so much more, our stellar volunteers bring “neighbors serving neighbors” to life. 💙

Whether you volunteer regularly or are hopping in to help with a seasonal program, we truly can’t do what we do without you. A big summer THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers! ☀️

08/17/2026

☀️🍅 Summer produce is in full swing at Arlington EATS!

Our shelves are looking especially colorful these days, with plenty of fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies for our neighbors to choose from.

What’s your favorite summer produce? 🌽🍑🥒🍉

08/13/2026

Did you know you can use SNAP and HIP at the Arlington Farmers' Market? 🥕🍅🌽

And there’s even more! Arlington EATS' Fresh Bucks provide an *additional* match for shoppers using SNAP, helping grocery dollars go even further.

Not familiar with HIP? This recent MassLive article is a great overview of how the program helps MA residents stretch their food benefits:

Massachusetts' Healthy Incentives Program offers SNAP recipients up to $80 monthly for local produce, but remains largely unknown among eligible households.

08/09/2026

☀️ COOLING CENTER OPEN TODAY

Need a break from the heat? Arlington EATS will be open as a Cool & Connected Cooling Center today from 1–5 p.m.

Come cool off in the AC, enjoy free cold water and snacks, and take a break from the heat. No appointment needed — just drop in.

📍 Arlington EATS, 117 Broadway
⏰ Sunday, 1–5 p.m.

Please share with neighbors who may need a cool place today. 💙

Ps. See link in comments for details on how to beat the heat and find other Cool & Connected spaces in town.

08/08/2026

🥵 Need a break from the heat? Come cool down with us!

With high temperatures this weekend, Arlington EATS will be open as a Cool & Connected space on Sunday from 1–5 pm.

Stop by to enjoy the air conditioning, grab water and snacks, and cool off with neighbors. All are welcome — no registration needed.

Please note: This is a cooling center only; Arlington EATS food programs will not be operating during these hours.

📍 Arlington EATS, 117 Broadway (East Arlington)
🕐 Sunday, 1–5 p.m.