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?

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: <a href="/directory/resources/cldp1ad690000mt0f3tw4npm8">Women's Lunch Place</a>

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.

Free Food in Back Bay - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Back BayLemontree 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.

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Women's Lunch Place
no ratings yet

0.31 mi
Info
Vegetarian Option Available

For Food Donations, please reach out to the Kitchen Manager, Inna Khitrik at inna@womenslunchplace.org
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Monday
  8:00 am
  Breakfast
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm
  Lunch
- 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) 267-0200
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Boston Living Center
no ratings yet

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
  Must pass the intake to qualify.
  Appointments required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Offers job training/assistance
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- Next 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, Thursday, Wednesday, 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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Café Emmanuel (LGBT)
no ratings yet

0.4 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, May 16th (in 3 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
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Arlington Street Church Friday Night Supper
no ratings yet

0.45 mi
Info
Twice per month, Friday Night Supper Program provides basic essentials to its guest through a request and need-based system.

Clothing Closet: On the second and fourth Friday of the month, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, guests can put in their request for clothing at the table near the piano. The clothing closet opens up at 6:30pm.

No registration or sign-up is required, no questions are asked.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Friday
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
351 Boylston Street
Back Bay, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 536-7050
www.fridaynightsupper.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army South End
1 hour
average wait time

0.86 mi
Info
Open to Residents of Downtown Boston and Allston/Brighton
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- 1:30 pm–
  every week on Friday
- 10:00 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1500 Washington Street
South End, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 536-5260
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Morville House Café
no ratings yet

0.59 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- 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
Location
100 Norway Street
Fenway–Kenmore, MA 02115
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
Food pantry (groceries)
Haley House Food Pantry
no ratings yet

0.57 mi
Info
Tickets Distributed at 7am
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am–
  every week on Thursday
Location
23 Dartmouth Street
South End, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 236-8132
Food pantry (groceries)
Fenway Cares East
no ratings yet

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, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  3:30 pm
- Wed, May 22nd (in 4 weeks)
  3:30 pm
- Wed, June 5th (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/
Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD South End Neighborhood Service Center
no ratings yet

0.66 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
  ID required for all members of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, May 14th (in 3 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
Food pantry (groceries)
Community Supper
no ratings yet

0.65 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tue, May 14th (in 3 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
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?
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: Women's Lunch Place
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.