Food Support

Food Voucher Distribution

Fall 2026

Food Voucher distribution for the Fall 2026 semester will begin the week of September 14th. Current registered students may receive two (2) $10 food vouchers per distribution date. 

How Do I Receive Vouchers?
Students may pick up two (2) $10 food vouchers during each distribution date while supplies last.
Distribution events take place at the Welcome Express (SC lobby in Haverhill/LC lobby in Lawrence).
The Fall 2026 voucher distribution schedule is listed below. Students can stop in once per day during any or all of the dates below.
September
Tuesday September 15th 10am-12pm (Haverhill)
Wednesday September 16 9am-11am (Lawrence) 
Wednesday September 16 12pm-2pm (Haverhill)
Tuesday September 22 12pm-2pm (Lawrence) 

October
Wednesday October 7th 12pm-2pm (Haverhill)
Thursday October 8th 9am-11am (Haverhill)
Monday October 5th 10am-12pm (Lawrence)
Tuesday October 20th 11:30am-1:30pm (Lawrence)

November
Tuesday November 3rd 11:30am-1:30pm (Lawrence)
Monday November 9th 12pm-2pm (Haverhill) 
Thursday November 12th 9am-11am (Haverhill)
Thursday November 19th 9am-11am (Lawrence)
December
Monday December 7th 11am -1pm (Lawrence)
Tuesday December 8th 12pm-2pm (Lawrence) 
Wednesday December 9th 12pm-2pm (Haverhill)
Thursday December 10th 9am-11am (Haverhill

Where Can Vouchers Be Used?
Food vouchers can be used on the Haverhill Campus to purchase food at the Perfect Blend Cafe (Haverhill Campus Spurk Building, 1st floor), NECC Campus Store (Haverhill Campus SC, 2nd floor), at Michael’s Bistro (431 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840) and at the UTEC Food Truck. Be on the lookout for more information on food vouchers and the Knight’s Fridge (Lawrence Campus Dimitry Atrium) coming soon!
 
There are separate vouchers available for use at the 2026 North Andover Farmers Market. Students may receive four (4) $5 vouchers during each distribution date while supplies list. Vouchers can also be picked up at the front desk of SC 103 on the Haverhill campus. The North Andover Farmers Market operates seasonally on Sundays through October 4th, 2026 from 10am-1pm and is located at 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845 (behind Town Hall).  Additional information can be found here.
 
The UTEC Food Truck Schedule can be found here:  
Tuesday September 15 12pm-2pm (H)
Tuesday September 22 12pm-2pm (L)
Tuesday September 29 12pm-2pm (H)
More dates will be shared soon! 

The UTEC Food Truck is located outside the Sports & Fitness Center (D) in Haverhill and on the side of El Hefni (414 Common Street/LC) in Lawrence.
 
Michael’s Bistro is located just behind the El Hefni Building (LC) in Lawrence.
Michael’s Bistro has generously created $10 meal options that students can access by redeeming their food voucher.
Food vouchers are redeemable on takeout orders only.
 
Questions regarding Knights’ Market & Food Vouchers should be directed to Jessica Eckstrom, Executive Director of Student Engagement at jeckstrom@necc.mass.edu.

Knights’ Market provides grab & go food and other essentials to students who are food insecure or at risk of food insecurity. Knights’ Market is located on the Lawrence Campus in the lower level of the Dimitry Building (L020).

LOCATION: Lawrence Campus, Dimitry Building, L020

Fall 2026 Hours:

The hours for September are listed below:

• September 8-9: 11am – 1pm
• September 15-17 11am-1pm
• September 21-24 11am-1pm
• September 28- October 1 11am-1pm
• October 5th – December 18th Monday – Thursday 11am -1pm when classes are in session

Students who need access to the market but are not available during the times when it is open should email Community Resources

Interested in Donating? 

Grocery store gift cards are always welcome. Please be on the lookout for our Amazon Wish List coming soon. Thank you for your support!

Please contact community resources to find out needed items.

Many students who qualify for financial aid also qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If you are interested in seeing if you qualify and/or to apply, please visit Mass Department of Transitional Assistance for MA residents and for NH residents, please visit New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.

Below is a link to food resources in Haverhill:

https://haverhillhelps.com/

Monthly Mobile Market focuses on fresh produce and fresh lean proteins.  For more information, click the link below:

YMCA Food Programs

The Village Food Hub offers online ordering 24/7 and refrigerated lockers.  Available for anyone in need who lives in Andover, Lawrence or North Andover.

https://villagefoodhub.org/