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 Central 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 Central 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 Central 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 Central Square that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cldojwcvh0031l60f3b43c5ev">Carl F. Barron Plaza</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldmjj4qo0000m60fvyf4ktos">Margaret Fuller House</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldouto31003xjs0feww7cvcr">Solutions at Work</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Central 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)
Carl F. Barron Plaza
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.02 mi
- Requirements
  Outdoor distribution
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, July 19th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, July 26th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
1 Central Square
Cambridgeport, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 299-0730
www.bostonfoodnotbombs.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
CEOC Central Square Food Pantry - CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE
7 reviews
Claimed
23 minutes
average wait time

0.15 mi
Info
Free food (including fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meat, and non-perishables like breakfast cereal, shelf-stable milk, rice, and more) is available at CEOC’s food pantry. First time visiting our food pantry? Our food pantry manager will check you into our database by asking you a few questions (including your name, contact information, address, and more). Our food pantry is now only open for Cambridge residents, and we ask you to bring proof of residency the first time you visit us. You can visit our food pantry as often as you need, each time we will check you in with just your name.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wed, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wed, July 30th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–6:00 pm
- 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
11 Inman Street
Central Square, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 868-2900
https://ceoccambridge.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul AME Church/Elnora Yard Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.12 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Wed, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
85 Bishop Allen Drive
Central Square, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 868-2900
https://www.ceoccambridge.org/food-pantry
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 Central 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)
Margaret Fuller House
3 reviews
Claimed
38 minutes
average wait time

0.34 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  4:00 pm–6:30 pm
- Next Thursday
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
71 Cherry Street
The Port, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 868-2900
https://www.ceoccambridge.org/food-pantry
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
COMMON CARES/ ST. PETER'S
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.2 mi
- Requirements
  Referral required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Sat, July 19th (next week)
  5:00 pm
- Sat, August 2nd (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next month)
  5:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 5:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
838 Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(718) 665-2925
https://saintpeterscambridge.org/commoncare-meals-ministry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army
1 review
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.24 mi
Info
Lunch: 12:00 noon
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Friday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
402 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridgeport, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 547-3400
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Food pantry (groceries)
Cambridge Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.37 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  1:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
5 Callender Street
Riverside, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 868-2900
https://www.ceoccambridge.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mass Ave Baptist Church / Project Manna
3 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.5 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, July 19th (next week)
  8:00 am
- Sat, August 16th (next month)
  8:00 am
- Sat, September 20th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
146 Hampshire Street
The Port, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 868-2900
https://www.ceoccambridge.org/food-pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Faith Kitchen
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.19 mi
Info
Open for all
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tue, July 29th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Tue, August 12th (next month)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Tue, August 26th (next month)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
  every month on the last Tuesday
Location
838 Massachusetts Avenue
Riverside, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 945-4395
www.faithkitchen.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Solutions at Work
1 review
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.69 mi
Info
PLEASE CALL AHEAD for an APPOINTMENT!
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Friday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1151 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 576-0039
solutionsatwork.org
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Central 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 Central 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 Central Square that’s open today: Carl F. Barron Plaza, Margaret Fuller House, Solutions at Work
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Central Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.