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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Central Food Ministry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi

    Info

    A nonprofit community resource focused on fighting hunger and providing hope to economically distressed people in Lowell and surrounding Middlesex County communities.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Call in advance for services

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm @ Central Food Ministry

      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    • Today

      7:00 pm–8:00 pm @ Central Food Ministry

      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm @ Central Food Ministry

      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Central Food Ministry

    Location

    370 West Sixth Street

    Lowell, MA 01850

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 454-7445

    https://www.cfministry.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities of Merrimack Valley

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.04 mi

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Catholic Charities of Merrimack Valley

    Location

    70 Lawrence Street

    Lowell, MA 01852

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 454-9946

    https://www.ccab.org/basic-needs/food-pantries/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.29 mi

    Info

    A 501(c)(3) nonprofit located inside Eliot Presbyterian Church that provides free, nutritious hot dinners to anyone in need on weekdays, emphasizing dignity, community, and consistent year‑round support.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:00 pm–5:45 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–5:45 pm

    • Next Monday

      5:00 pm–5:45 pm

    • 5:00 pm–5:45 pm

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

    Map of St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen

    Location

    273 Summer Street

    Inside Eliot Presbyterian Church

    Lowell, MA 01852

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 206-1189

    https://stpaulssoupkitchen.org/

  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 Centralville.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Marguerutes

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.55 mi

    Info

    St. Marguerutes operates as a food pantry, offering groceries to support community members in need. Please call in advance for services.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Tue, September 15th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Wed, September 16th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of St. Marguerutes

    Location

    1340 Lakeview Avenue

    Dracut, MA 01826

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 957-0322
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    CBA Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.83 mi

    Info

    This food pantry provides groceries to the community.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, September 1st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of CBA Food Pantry

    Location

    450 Merrimack Street

    The Acre, MA 01854

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 483-9082
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NFI Family Resource Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.75 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of NFI Family Resource Center

    Location

    27 Prescott Street

    Downtown, MA 01852

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 455-0701

    https://www.nfima.org/services/community-and-home-based/lowell-family-resources-center/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Living Waters HOPE316

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.7 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Today

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday, Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–8:00 am

      every week on Friday

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

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–9:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Living Waters HOPE316

    Location

    10 Kirk Street

    Downtown, MA 01852

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 364-0118

    https://www.livingwaterslowell.org/services/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Open Pantry of Greater Lowell

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.91 mi

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–11:45 am

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–11:45 am

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–11:45 am

    • 8:30 am–11:45 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Open Pantry of Greater Lowell

    Location

    13 Hurd Street

    Downtown, MA 01852

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 453-6693

    https://theopenpantry.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    The Salvation Army Lowell Corps Community Center

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.1 mi

    Info

    978-458-3396– Please call first

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–10:30 am

      • Seniors only

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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

      every week on Sunday

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

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of The Salvation Army Lowell Corps Community Center

    Location

    150 Appleton Street

    Back Central, MA 01852

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 458-3396

    https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/lowell/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Lowell Senior Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.11 mi

    Info

    (Age 60+ Only)

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Today

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

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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

      every day

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

      every day

    Map of Lowell Senior Center

    Location

    276 Broadway Street

    The Acre, MA 01854

    directions

    Contact

    (978) 674-4131
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Centralville 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 Centralville 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 Centralville that’s open today: Central Food Ministry, Catholic Charities of Merrimack Valley, St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen, St. Marguerutes, Living Waters HOPE316, Open Pantry of Greater Lowell, The Salvation Army Lowell Corps Community Center, Lowell Senior 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 Centralville for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. 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.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Centralville 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.

  23. 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 Centralville, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.