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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Francis House

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.84 mi

    Info

    Sign up at the Counseling Desk in the St. Francis House Day Care

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am

      every day

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every day

    Map of St. Francis House

    Location

    39 Boylston Street

    Downtown, MA 02116

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 457-1007

    https://projectbread.org/news/find-a-free-meal-in-massachusetts-during-the-holiday-season

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Women's Lunch Place

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.31 mi

    Info

    • Meal Program entrance is in the alley between Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue
    • For women or women with children only.
    • Vegetarian Option Available
    • For Food Donations, please reach out to the Kitchen Manager, Inna Khitrik at inna@womenslunchplace.org

    For women and children only

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm

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

    Map of Women's Lunch Place

    Location

    67 Newbury Street

    Back Bay, MA 02116

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 267-1722

    https://womenslunchplace.org/healthy-meals-program

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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

    • Wed, May 20th (next week)

      3:30 pm

    • Wed, June 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      3:30 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (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/

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Project Place

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.83 mi

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of Project Place

    Location

    1145 Washington Street

    South End, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 542-3740

    https://projectplace.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Morville House Café

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.59 mi

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of Ethos Morville House Café

    Location

    100 Norway Street

    Fenway–Kenmore, MA 02115

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 477-6688
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    Community fridge

    South End 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

    • This Friday

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

    • This Saturday

      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

    Map of South End Fridge

    Location

    549 Columbus Avenue

    South End, MA 02118

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

    Friday Night Supper Program, Inc.

    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

    • This Friday

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

    • Fri, May 22nd (next week)

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

    • Fri, May 22nd (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

    Map of Friday Night Supper Program, Inc.

    Location

    351 Boylston Street

    Back Bay, MA 02116

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 221-6402

    www.fridaynightsupper.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Boston Living Center

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.38 mi

    Info

    • Food Pantry is available every 2nd and 4th Thursday/Friday of the month. First come, first served basis.

    • Open to all members. Application may be done through appointments. Must pass the intake to become a member.

    • On-the-go meals (dry meals like bagel) available every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Full-service (hot meals like French toast, eggs, proteins, etc.) available every Wednesday. Lunch leftovers available starting at 12:00PM-1:30PM.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:30 am

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

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

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

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–10:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Boston Living Center

    Location

    29 Stanhope Street

    Back Bay, MA 02116

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 236-1012

    https://www.vpi.org/blc/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ABCD South End Neighborhood Service Center

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.66 mi

    Info

    Must provide photo ID, ID for all members of the household, a copy of the lease, proof of address, and proof of income. Maybe closed on holidays, but that will be determined since they are by appointment.

    Call (617) 267-7400 to make an appointment.

    ID required for all members of the household

    • 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

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of ABCD South End Neighborhood Service Center

    Location

    554 Columbus Avenue

    Boston, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 267-7400
  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: ABCD South End Neighborhood Service Center

  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.