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Find Free Food In BostonLemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Cathedral Church of St. Paul – MANNA Community

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.09 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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Open to all
    • Mon, October 14th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Open to all
    • Mon, October 21st (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

    Map of Cathedral Church of St. Paul – MANNA Community

    Location

    138 Tremont Street

    Boston, MA 02111

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 482-5800

    https://www.stpaulboston.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.13 mi


    Info

    Bridge Over Troubled Waters helps run-away homeless or rescues ages 14-24 years old.

    They provide the following services:

    • Street outreach
    • Mobile medical van
    • Education and career programs
    • Counselling
    • Transitional and Permanent Housing
    • Drop-in Shelter (Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
    • Requirements

      • Must pass the intake to qualify.
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Offers job training/assistance
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm

      every day

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every day

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every day

    Map of Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    Location

    47 West Street

    Downtown, MA 02111

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 423-9575

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Francis House

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.26 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

    Map of St. Francis House

    Location

    39 Boylston Street

    Downtown, MA 02116

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 457-1007

  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 Boston.

  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)

    Paulist Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.11 mi


    Info

    The Wednesday Night Supper Club

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • General public
    • Wed, October 16th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • General public
    • Wed, October 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • General public
    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Paulist Center

    Location

    5 Park Street

    Boston, MA 02108

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Boston Rescue Mission

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Wed, October 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Wed, November 6th (next month)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    Map of Boston Rescue Mission

    Location

    39 Kingston Street

    Boston, MA 02111

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 601-3326

    https://www.brm.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    New England Center for Homeless Veterans

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.27 mi


    Info

    -Veterans only -Provide a wide variety of services and should inquire more on these services onsite

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Offers job training/assistance
      • Housing assistance

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 am–7:00 am

    • Tomorrow

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

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

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

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 am–7:00 am

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

    Map of  New England Center  for Homeless Veterans

    Location

    17 Court Street

    Downtown, MA 02108

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 371-1800

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Food Not Bombs

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.27 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, October 12th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, October 19th (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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Boston Public Market, Dewey Square

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.41 mi


    • Requirements

      • Outdoor distribution
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:30 am–6:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      11:30 am–6:30 pm

    • Tue, October 15th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–6:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–6:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Boston Public Market, Dewey Square

    Location

    600 Atlantic Avenue

    Downtown, MA 02210

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Boston Night Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.48 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      9:00 pm

    • Next Sunday

      9:00 pm

    • 9:00 pm

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

    Map of Boston Night Center

    Location

    31 Bowker Street

    Downtown, MA 02114

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 788-1001

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.86 mi


    Info

    They provide general case assistance as well

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Seniors and people with disabilities
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • 9:00 am–4:00 am

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

    Map of ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center

    Location

    1 Michelangelo Street

    North End, MA 02113

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 523-8125

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston that’s open today: Bridge Over Troubled Waters, New England Center for Homeless Veterans, ABCD North End/West 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 Boston for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.