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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    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

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

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

    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

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Next Monday

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      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

    Contact

    (617) 228-2045

    www.bhcc.edu/dishfoodpantry/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.42 mi


    Info

    Serves people above 55, and disabled 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

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  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 Charlestown.

  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)

    4 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, July 29th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, August 9th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, August 26th (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

    Contact

    (617) 990-7314

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    18 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

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • 9:00 am–4:00 am

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

    Contact

    (617) 670-1161

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.95 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
      • Pre-registration required by phone
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, July 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    SNAP/EBT

    0 reviews

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    no ratings yet


    Info

    Parking

    • There is no parking on-site.

    Services

    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

    • Next Monday

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    Info

    Food is distributed through the white door on the side of the building.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sun, July 20th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.16 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
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      1:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Thu, July 24th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Thu, July 31st (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Charlestown 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Charlestown do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Charlestown to see if any are 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 in Charlestown.

  19. Where are you located?

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