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Find Free Food In BrickbottomLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    East End House: Emergency Food Program

    no ratings yet

    0.62 mi


    Info

    Requirements & Restrictions: They serve individuals and families in need in the Cambridge and Greater Boston area with no residency restrictions. On your first visit, you will be required to fill out an intake form. Bring ID and a form of income verification. Acceptable forms of verification include pay stubs, Medicare/Mass Health card, a DTA/EBT card, a referral, a benefit statement, or any other document that proves your income status.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Fri, June 7th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

    Map of East End House: Emergency Food Program

    Location

    105 Spring Street

    East Cambridge, MA 02141

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Somerville Homeless Coalition

    no ratings yet

    0.75 mi


    Info

    Somerville residents only

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Female hygiene products
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Somerville Homeless Coalition

    Location

    165 Broadway

    East Somerville, MA 02145

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church

    average user rating

    0.73 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Mon, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church

    Location

    146 Hampshire Street

    The Port, MA 02139

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 868-4853

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Brickbottom.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos - Main Street Café (Golden Age Senior Center)

    no ratings yet

    0.89 mi


    Info

    Serves people above 55, and disabled

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday

    Map of Ethos - Main Street Café (Golden Age Senior Center)

    Location

    382 Main Street

    Charlestown, MA 02129

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 477-6688

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Carl F. Barron Plaza

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.25 mi


    • Requirements

      • Outdoor distribution
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Walk-ins accepted

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Carl F. Barron Plaza

    Location

    1 Central Square

    Cambridgeport, MA 02139

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 299-0730

    www.bostonfoodnotbombs.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Elizabeth Peabody House

    no ratings yet

    0.98 mi


    Info

    Please come to the ramp door located on Grant Street.

    They may ask your name and town of residence for our internal records, but do not require ID of any kind.

    https://www.facebook.com/EPHsomerville?view_public_for=196508533715360

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Elizabeth Peabody House

    Location

    277 Broadway

    Somerville, MA 02145

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Margaret Fuller House

    no ratings yet

    1.06 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      4:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Margaret Fuller House

    Location

    71 Cherry Street

    The Port, MA 02139

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ZINBERG CLINIC

    no ratings yet

    0.91 mi


    Info

    Open to all but first priority are their patients

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of ZINBERG CLINIC

    Location

    1493 Cambridge Street

    Mid-Cambridge, MA 02139

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 498-1606

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Faith Lutheran Church

    no ratings yet

    0.98 mi


    Info

    Open for all

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tue, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Tue, June 25th (in 4 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Tue, July 9th (in 2 months)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the last Tuesday

    Map of Faith Lutheran Church

    Location

    236 Harvard Street

    The Port, MA 02139

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 945-4395

    www.faithkitchen.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. PAUL'S AME

    no ratings yet

    1.13 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of ST. PAUL'S AME

    Location

    85 Bishop Allen Drive

    Central Square, MA 02139

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Brickbottom accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Brickbottom do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Brickbottom that’s open today: East End House: Emergency Food Program, Somerville Homeless Coalition, Ethos - Main Street Café (Golden Age Senior Center), Margaret Fuller House, ZINBERG CLINIC

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brickbottom for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.