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 Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary Square that’s open today: Selah Chelsea Day Resource Center , YMCA Boston Mobile @ East Boston , Ethos East Boston Senior Center

Where are you located?

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

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Cary Square for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Cary Square, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

Free Food in Cary Square - Lemontree Directory

Text us

Find Free Food In Cary SquareLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Days Open

Food pantry (groceries)
St. Luke's Pantry and Meal Program
36 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.1 mi
Info
We provide, free of cost, mostly non-perishable food by appointment. We distribute food only on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Appoinments are given only in person at the church (201 Washington Avenue, Chelsea) on Saturdays from 10 to 11a.m.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
8:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
Sat, October 3rd (next week)
8:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
Sat, October 10th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
8:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Saturday
Location
201 Washington Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
directions
Contact
(617) 884-4278
https://lukelucas.org/food-pantry/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to Opt Out. Reply HELP at any time for help. See our Terms of Service and our privacy policy.
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Selah Chelsea Day Resource Center
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.19 mi
Info
Day community center serving people experiencing homelessness and low-income families. Serves hot breakfast and lunch on weekdays; lunch on Thursdays is for families only. Offers showers on select days, provides clothing, and connects clients with supportive services.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Other social services available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
738 Broadway
Chelsea, MA 02150
directions
Contact
(617) 839-5306
https://www.selahdrc.com/hours-of-operation
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army Chelsea
22 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.37 mi
Info
Open to Residents of Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston and Charlestown. Clients can pick up food on Thursdays from 9 AM to 12 PM. Registration is required and takes place on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM. To register, clients must bring a picture ID and proof of address.
Requirements
You can visit once a week
ID required
Proof of address required
Must bring own bags/cart
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
This Thursday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Thu, October 1st (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Thu, October 8th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
258 Chestnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
directions
Contact
(617) 884-0260
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/chelsea/alleviate-hunger/#food-pantry-hours
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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 Cary 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)
First Congregational Church Pantry
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.38 mi
Info
The First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry is an emergency food provider for food insecure families serving Revere and the surrounding area. Zip codes served: 02150, 02151.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
6:15 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, September 30th (next week)
6:15 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, October 7th (in 2 weeks)
6:15 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
6:15 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
230 Beach Street
Revere, MA 02151
directions
Contact
(781) 284-4158
www.firstcongrevere.org
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
Hill School
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.22 mi
Info
A food pantry operated by the Revere Arabic Community at Hill School. Only for Revere Residents
Requirements
Proof of address required
Must bring own bags/cart
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Halal food available
Schedule
Thu, October 8th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, November 12th (in 2 months)
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, December 10th (in 3 months)
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
51 Park Avenue
Revere, MA 02151
directions
Contact
(781) 289-1638
https://www.reverearabiccommunity.org/food-pantry
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
EBNHC - Community Resource and Wellness Center
12 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.57 mi
Info
Call 1-617-568-4845 to get help Or Fill-up form on website: https://www.ebnhc.org/en/services/crwc.html
Requirements
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Thursday
1:30 pm–5:30 pm
Appointment required
Thu, October 1st (next week)
1:30 pm–5:30 pm
Appointment required
Thu, October 8th (in 2 weeks)
1:30 pm–5:30 pm
Appointment required
1:30 pm–5:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
282 Meridian Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 568-4845
https://www.ebnhc.org/en/services/crwc.html
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
La Colaborativa
20 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.25 mi
Info
Food delivery is available for families who cannot come to the pantry to collect their boxes due to health, transportation, or other risk factors. If you have COVID-19 you will get a food box for two weeks. If you are requesting a delivery for any other reason, our triage staff will contact you for more information and you will get deliveries every week. Sign up for food delivery. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM0gKQNQydQhDK1yeF3zLjKhT119WEiF6Y3QC8EQKHf-wwQg/viewform Distribution at : Chelsea Survival Center 63 Sixth Street Chelsea, MA 02150..
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Community services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Delivery may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
This Friday
9:00 am–11:00 am
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, September 30th (next week)
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Friday
Location
63 6th Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
directions
Contact
(617) 889-6080
https://la-colaborativa.org/programs/food-2/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston Mobile @ East Boston
4 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.71 mi
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
10:00 am–11:00 am
Tue, October 13th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Tue, October 27th (next month)
10:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
10:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
215 Bremen Street
Jeffries Point, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 418-8320
Ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos East Boston Senior Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.53 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
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
10:00 am–1:00 pm
This Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
7 Bayswater Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Central Community Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

1.59 mi
Info

They also offer free English classes on tuesday and friday at 9 am till 10:30

Arrive early to get tickets
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Friday
Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointment required
Clothing may be available
Next Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
Fri, October 2nd (next week)
Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointment required
Clothing may be available
Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
every week on Monday
Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
50 Bennington Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 569-7339
https://www.cagboston.com/ministries.html
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary Square that’s open today: Selah Chelsea Day Resource Center, YMCA Boston Mobile @ East Boston, Ethos East Boston Senior Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Cary Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Cary Square for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Cary Square, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.