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!

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.

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: DISH Food Pantry at Bunker Hill Community College , ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center , ABCD/ West End Senior Center , Ethos Ferrin Café , Self-service DTA Kiosk at Boston City Hall (limited services available)

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
CWS/Charlestown Adult Education
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.16 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, January 1st (next week)
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
76 Monument Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
Contact
(617) 427-5200
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/#googtrans(en|en)
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Food pantry (groceries)
Harvest on the Vine
6 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.27 mi
Info
Open to Charlestown Residents

The food pantry is located at the back of 49 Vine Street (Parking Lot)

Can inquire more on their services on site
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, January 27th (next month)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the last Tuesday
Location
49 Vine Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
Contact
(617) 990-7314
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Food pantry (groceries), SNAP/EBT, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
DISH Food Pantry at Bunker Hill Community College
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.45 mi
Info
Grocery orders can be picked up by appointment only. Grab & Go meals: 11am-3pm in B101, 3-7pm in G-Building Lounge

Open to students and staff of Bunker Hill Community College only.
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Today
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–7:00 pm
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
250 Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
Contact
(617) 228-2045
www.bhcc.edu/dishfoodpantry/
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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!
Unfortunately, we’re not confident about the information below.
We’re working on getting in touch with this organization, but if you can confirm any of the details, please let us know.
Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.81 mi
Info
They provide general case assistance as well
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Seniors and people with disabilities
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1 Michelangelo Street
North End, MA 02113
directions
Contact
(617) 670-1161
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD/ West End Senior Center
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.14 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Mon, December 29th (next week)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday
Location
151 Cambridge Street
West End, MA 02114
directions
Contact
(617) 670-1161
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Food pantry (groceries)
Outreach Van Project
6 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.15 mi
Info
Food, toiletries, and clothes
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, January 1st (next week)
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
197 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 358-7476
https://www.facebook.com/buovp/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Ferrin Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.15 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
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
100 Ferrin Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Community fridge
Charlestown Health Center Community Fridge
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
- Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
  every day
Location
15 Tufts Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
Contact
(857) 238-1100
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SNAP/EBT
Self-service DTA Kiosk at Boston City Hall (limited services available)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
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
- Today
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1 City Hall Square
Downtown, MA 02201
directions
Contact
(877) 382-2363
https://www.mass.gov/locations/self-service-dta-kiosk-at-boston-city-hall-limited-services-available
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Food pantry (groceries)
East End House
3 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.22 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Friday
Location
105 Spring Street
East Cambridge, MA 02141
directions
Contact
(617) 876-4444
https://www.ceoccambridge.org/food-pantry
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: DISH Food Pantry at Bunker Hill Community College , ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center, ABCD/ West End Senior Center , Ethos Ferrin Café, Self-service DTA Kiosk at Boston City Hall (limited services available)
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.