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 Ball Square.

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 Ball Square 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 Ball Square 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 Ball Square that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/self-service-dta-kiosk-at-somerville-council-on-aging-limited-services-available">Self-Service DTA Kiosk at Somerville Council on Aging (limited services available)</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/somerville-homeless-coalition-project-soup">Project SOUP</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/mystic-community-market"> Mystic Community Market </a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Ball Square 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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hope Fellowship Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.72 mi
Info
Streetlight Outreach Team: Wednesday nights at Harvard Square in the pit 8:15 pm to 9:45 pm

https://www.facebook.com/hopefccambridge
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:15 pm–9:45 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:15 pm–9:45 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Sunday
Location
16 Beech Street
North Cambridge, MA 02140
directions
Contact
(617) 868-3261
https://www.hopefellowshipchurch.org/city
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SNAP/EBT
Self-Service DTA Kiosk at Somerville Council on Aging (limited services available)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
Info
Parking

There is parking available onsite.

Services

There is an official Department of Transitional Assistance Kiosk at this location with access to the DTA Connect mobile application and website. Learn what you can do through DTA Connect.

NOTE: These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.
Schedule
- Today
  SNAP/EBT: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Next Monday
  SNAP/EBT: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  SNAP/EBT: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  SNAP/EBT: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- SNAP/EBT: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
167 Holland Street
Teele Square, MA 02144
directions
Contact
(877) 382-2363
https://www.mass.gov/locations/self-service-dta-kiosk-at-somerville-council-on-aging-limited-services-available
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Somerville Community Baptist Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.49 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Mon, December 1st (in 2 weeks)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Mon, December 8th (in 3 weeks)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
31 College Avenue
Powder House Square, MA 02144
directions
Contact
(617) 625-6523
https://somervillehomelesscoalition.org/food-security/
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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 Ball Square.
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)
Elizabeth Peabody House
12 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.21 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
  CLOSED
- Wed, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, December 10th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
277 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02145
directions
Contact
(617) 623-5510
https://www.teph.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
SHA4CD
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.56 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
59 Cross Street
East Somerville, MA 02145
directions
Contact
(617) 776-7515
www.sha4cd.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hearts of Life
4 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.36 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- Thu, December 4th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–4:30 pm
- Thu, December 11th (in 3 weeks)
  1:30 pm–4:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–4:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
98 George P Hassett Drive
Medford, MA 02155
directions
Contact
(617) 625-1020
www.heartsoflife.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Project SOUP
2 reviews
Claimed
18 minutes
average wait time

1.57 mi
Info
Our mission is to address food insecurity in our community by providing healthy, wholesome groceries and meals.
- Requirements
  Somerville Residents only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Female hygiene products
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Friday
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
165 Broadway
East Somerville, MA 02145
directions
Contact
(617) 623-6111
https://somervillehomelesscoalition.org/food-security/
Food pantry (groceries)
Arlington EATS, Inc.
2 reviews
Claimed
average user rating

1.61 mi
Info
The Arlington EATS Market is a safe space for anyone in Arlington who needs food. If you are an Arlington resident in need of food, you can shop for free once each week (defined as Sunday-Saturday). Foods include a variety of fresh produce, meat, dairy and canned and shelf stable food. Please note items will vary from week to week.

The Market is open for shopping by appointment. Drop-ins are not allowed during the first hour the Market is open, but can usually be accommodated after 10am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays and after 3pm on Mondays. However, priority will be given to those with appointments, so drop-ins may be required to wait a bit as space in the Market is limited.

Make your appointment by phone: Call Arlington EATS’ hotline at (339) 707-6761. Leave a message with your name and phone number and the date and approximate time you’d like to shop. You will receive a call back within a day or two.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  2:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:30 pm
  Seniors Only
- 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 9:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 12:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
117 Broadway
Arlington, MA 02474
directions
Contact
(339) 707-6757
www.arlingtoneats.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Mystic Community Market
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.63 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Today
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
291 Mystic Avenue
South Medford, MA 02155
directions
Contact
(617) 629-5120
https://mv-ymca.org/food-security/mystic-community-market
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Food pantry (groceries)
FFF/Somerville YMCA
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.1 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Tue, December 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Tue, December 9th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 pm–1:00 pm
- 11:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
101 Highland Avenue
Winter Hill, MA 02143
directions
Contact
(617) 427-5200
https://www.gbfb.org/what-we-do/our-programs/mobile-markets/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Ball Square 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 Ball Square 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 Ball Square that’s open today: Self-Service DTA Kiosk at Somerville Council on Aging (limited services available), Project SOUP, Mystic Community Market
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Ball Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.