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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Fenway Cares East

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.57 mi


    Info

    • Apply for delivery online at https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/request-a-delivery/
    • You are advised to arrive a little early to make sure you are in the line for the food.
    • Delivery is limited to home bound individuals including seniors, the disabled etc who are unable to make it to the food pantry location.
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      3:30 pm

    • Wed, July 29th (in 3 weeks)

      3:30 pm

    • Wed, August 12th (next month)

      3:30 pm

    • 3:30 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    Map of Fenway Cares East

    Location

    39 Edgerly Road

    Fenway–Kenmore, MA 02115

    directions

    Contact

    (857) 246-9053

    https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/food-distributions/

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.45 mi


    Info

    We are open every Friday from 5:00–7:00 PM for a sit-down, restaurant-style dinner. To-go meals are also available for guests who prefer them. On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, we additionally offer clothing and toiletry items

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Today

      Other material needs: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Fri, July 17th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Other material needs: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • Other material needs: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.59 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

  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 Back Bay.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.66 mi


    Info

    Clients must provide photo ID, IDs for all household members, a copy of their lease, and proof of income. Appointments are required and can be made by calling on the first Monday of each month.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.81 mi


    Info

    Meals with a suggested voluntary donation.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am

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

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am

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

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am

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

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.21 mi


    Info

    Operated by Mass Farmers Markets, the Copley Square Farmers Market is Boston's biggest and busiest farmers market, featuring local farms selling produce, proteins, baked goods, seafood, meat, dairy, eggs, honey, ready-to-eat meals, specialty items, and beverages. During the summer, the market hosts the free Summer Eats meal program — a USDA Summer Food Service Program administered in partnership with Project Bread — which provides free meals and snacks to children and teens 18 and under. The market also accepts SNAP and HIP benefits.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tue, July 21st (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.78 mi


    Info

    Lemontree helps connect people to free food resources. Food Not Bombs distributes food in Boston Common. Please update this description to clarify your exact distribution location and any special notes for clients.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, July 18th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.71 mi


    Info

    For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.4 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 30th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am

    • Next Sunday

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am

    • Next Monday

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am

    • Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Back Bay 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 Back Bay 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 Back Bay that’s open today: Friday Night Supper Program, Inc.

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Back Bay for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Back Bay, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.