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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Back Bay to see if any are 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 in Back Bay.

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Fenway Cares East
3 reviews
Unclaimed
12 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 available for seniors & those adults with disabilities
Schedule
- Wed, November 5th (next week)
  3:30 pm
- Wed, November 19th (in 3 weeks)
  3:30 pm
- Wed, December 3rd (in 2 months)
  3:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
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)
Union United Methodist Church Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.53 mi
Info
By appointment only. Please call: 617-536-0872 or email office@unionboston.org
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Location
485 Columbus Avenue
South End, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 536-0872
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Offers job training/assistance
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
29 Stanhope Street
Back Bay, MA 02116
directions
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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.
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.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos TDC/Wellington Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.61 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
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
23 Wellington Street
South End, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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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
- Requirements
  For women and children only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm
  Lunch
- This Tuesday
  8:00 am
  Breakfast
- 8:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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)
ABCD South End Neighborhood Service Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.66 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  ID required for all members of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, November 4th (next week)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tue, November 11th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
554 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 267-7400
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Victory Programs/Boston Living Center Meals Program
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.38 mi
Info
We serve breakfast daily from 7:30a-10:30a Lunch daily from 12p-1:30p and Dinner on Mondays from 5-6p We offer a food pantry on the second and fourth Thursday/Friday of every month! Cooking classes and nutrition assessments as well as nutrition counseling are offered by our registered dietician weekly.

**Program Qualifications:

HIV+ Housing insecurity Food insecurity SUD Greater Boston area Low Income MassHealth 18+ LGBTQ+ Re-entry Recovery

**Program Details

Programs: Meal Program

Service Area: Greater Suffolk County

Food Program Features: Accepts Walk-Ins, Client Choice Menu, Indoor Service, Prepared bags plus basic choice, Transportation Assistance

Items Offered: Dairy, Prepared Food / Grab and Go, Produce, Protein, Shelf Stable / Non-Perishable Goods, Sit Down Meals, Toiletries / Hygiene Products

Dietary Options Available: Vegetarian

Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:30 am–6:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  7:30 am–4:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  7:30 am–4:30 pm
- 7:30 am–6:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- 7:30 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
29 Stanhope Street
Back Bay, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 236-1012
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Torre Unidad/Unity Tower Café
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
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
80 West Dedham Street
South End, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Café Emmanuel (LGBT)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.4 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, November 6th (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, November 13th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
15 Newbury Street
Back Bay, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 536-3355
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Supper
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tue, November 4th (next week)
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tue, November 11th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
30 Brimmer Street
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 523-2377
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Back Bay to see if any are 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 in Back Bay.
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 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.