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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: Rice Sticks and Tea Asian Food Pantry

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
USCCB/ The Paulist Center+
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.62 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
5 Park Street Place
Downtown, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 948-2428
https://www.paulistcenter.org/get-involved/social-justice/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis House
7 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.31 mi
Info
Sign up at the Counseling Desk in the St. Francis House Day Care
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- 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
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)
Cathedral Church of St. Paul – MANNA Community
1 review
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.53 mi
Info
The Cathedral offers additional services, including weekly masses, a microlibrary, meditation groups, and more. See the website for more information

Lunch is served every Monday Sproat Hall.

Clothes available once in a month program called "city reach" conducted by another church but same location
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Open to all
- Mon, December 29th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Open to all
- Mon, January 5th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Open to all
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
138 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111
directions
Contact
(617) 482-5800
https://www.stpaulboston.org
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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.
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)
Paulist Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
The Wednesday Night Supper Club
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  General public
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
5 Park Street
Boston, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 942-4460
www.paulistcenter.org/get-involved/social-justice
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Women’s Inn
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.52 mi
Info
Meal is open to women 18+ only No ID or registration required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  11:00 am
Location
363 Albany Street
South End, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 892-9100
https://projectbread.org/news/find-a-free-meal-in-massachusetts-during-the-holiday-season
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Rice Sticks and Tea Asian Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.26 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
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, December 26th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, December 26th (next week)
  Other material needs: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Clothing and hygiene items may be available
- Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–9:15 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Other material needs: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
- Other material needs: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 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
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Boston Living Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.26 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
- 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
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Torre Unidad/Unity Tower Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.58 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
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  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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Food pantry (groceries)
Food Not Bombs
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.42 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
Boston Common (near Park Street T)

directions
Contact
(617) 787-3463
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Women's Lunch Place
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.37 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
- Next Monday
  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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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Rice Sticks and Tea Asian Food Pantry
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.