Food pantry (groceries)
6 minutes
average wait time
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
3:30 pm–6:00 pm
Mon, December 8th (in 2 weeks)
3:30 pm–6:00 pm
Mon, December 15th (in 3 weeks)
3:30 pm–6:00 pm
3:30 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Monday
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
Offerings
- Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Wednesday
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Wed, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Wed, December 17th (in 3 weeks)
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas EveThe resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Wed, December 24th (in 4 weeks)
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
CLOSED
Thu, December 4th (next week)
1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Thu, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–5:00 pm
1:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Thursday
- 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)
no ratings yet
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, December 13th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, December 27th (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, January 10th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
SNAP/EBT
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Info
Help get the food you need
1 out of 6 people in Massachusetts receive SNAP benefits. Apply for SNAP in 20 minutes or less.
This application is about you, your household, your income, and your expenses. It should only take about 20 minutes.
You do not need a fixed address or phone number to apply for SNAP, but DTA does need a way to reach you to complete your online SNAP application. If you do not have an address we can send mail to, please call DTA Assistance Line at 877-382-2363 or go to your local DTA office. If they apply to you, have these numbers handy!
- Birth dates
- Social Security Numbers
- Incomes
- Expenses
Schedule
- November 26th is Thanksgiving EveThe resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Open now!
SNAP/EBT: 12:00 am–11:59 pm
- November 27th is Thanksgiving DayThe resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Today
SNAP/EBT: 12:00 am–11:59 pm
- November 28th is Friday is the day after ThanksgivingThe resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Tomorrow
SNAP/EBT: 12:00 am–11:59 pm
SNAP/EBT: 12:00 am–11:59 pm
every day
SNAP/EBT
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Info
Parking
- There is no parking on-site.
Services
- There is an official Department of Transitional Assistance Kiosk at this location with access to the DTA Connect mobile application and website. Learn what you can do through DTA Connect.
PLEASE NOTE: These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.
Accessibility
- The kiosk is located between the 2nd and 3rd floors (right beside the tax windows). Take the North elevator to floor 3 and then head to the tax windows. You will see the podium just behind a column.
People who use wheelchairs can reach the kiosk from the building's first floor entrance from Congress Street near Faneuil Hall or the third floor entrance from City Hall Plaza at Government Center by taking the North elevator up to the 6th floor then taking the South elevator down to the 3rd floor.
Schedule
- November 27th is Thanksgiving DayThe resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Today
SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- November 28th is Friday is the day after ThanksgivingThe resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Tomorrow
SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Monday
SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
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
- November 27th is Thanksgiving DayThe resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Today
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, December 4th (next week)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
3 reviews
Claimed10 minutes
average wait time
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
CLOSED
Next Tuesday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Fri, December 5th (next week)
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
Requirements
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Info
- Open to all
Schedule
Sat, December 6th (next week)
3:00 pm
Sat, December 20th (in 3 weeks)
3:00 pm
Sat, January 3rd (in 2 months)
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
every month on the 1st Saturday
3:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Appointments required
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Next Wednesday
8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Appointments required
8:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday
9:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
- 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: CWS/Charlestown Adult Education, Massachusetts SNAP Application, Self-service DTA Kiosk at Boston City Hall (limited services available), Ethos Nazzaro Café (Nazzaro Community Center)
- 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.