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 Chestnut Hill.

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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cldndiljf0000jy0f9hh0a1dk">ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center </a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clflaaoim0000l20fpu2bw19a">Oak Square YMCA</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldoap5jl0000mi0fuz7hvsdi">Brookline Food Pantry</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldncycqa0000l50fw3vw1sj0">Watertown Community Fridge</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chestnut Hill 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.

Free Food in Chestnut Hill - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Chestnut HillLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Brighton Allston Congregational Church: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

1.37 mi
Info
The food pantry will provide a 3 to 4 day food supply for one household. There is a short questionnaire regarding household/demographic info for the pantry's records. Thrift Shop: Wednesdays 2-6pm Fridays 10am-1:30pm Saturdays 10am-1:30pm
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sat, October 12th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, October 16th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
404 Washington Street
St. Elizabeth's, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 254-4046
abfoodpantry.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

1.39 mi
Info
New clients must bring the following:

Photo ID

Proof of address (if not the same address as the photo ID)

Proof of income such as social security letter.

If unemployed, must fill out the declaration of no income form.

Any proof of household size

Documents of the people living within the residence

Health Insurance card

Photo ID

NOTE: Clients can come once a month

Other programs are conducted every Thursday that only requires the following:

Name

Phone Number

NOTE: Clients can come every week
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Location
640 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 903-3640
https://bostonabcd.org/location/allston-brighton-noc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Oak Square YMCA
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.4 mi
Info
-Grocery bags available -Talk to folks at the front desk.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  6:00 am–10:00 pm
- Open now!
  6:00 am–7:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  7:00 am–5:00 pm
- 6:00 am–10:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 6:00 am–7:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 7:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
615 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 782-3535
https://www.facebook.com/OakSquareYMCA/
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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 in Chestnut Hill.
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)
Centre Street Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.45 mi
Info
Households may visit once per month.

If you need to get groceries between 5:30 - 6 pm on Tuesday, please email (info@centrestfoodpantry.org) or call us.

https://www.facebook.com/CSFPNewton
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- Next Tuesday
  2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  Open to all
- Tue, October 15th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
11 Homer Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459
directions
Contact
(617) 340-9554
https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Covenant House Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.49 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  4:45 pm–6:15 pm
- Wed, October 23rd (in 3 weeks)
  4:45 pm–6:15 pm
- Wed, November 13th (next month)
  4:45 pm–6:15 pm
- 4:45 pm–6:15 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 4:45 pm–6:15 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
30 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Allston Brighton APAC
10 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

2.35 mi
Info
Serves: Allston-Brighton community Currently we serve around 90-100+ households. We do ask that recipients of food baskets provide us with their name, address, and number of adults and children in their household. *Please note that in the months of November and December we only have one distribution day on the third Saturday of the month. Yearly schedules of exact distribution dates can be found at the church.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, October 12th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, October 16th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
406 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
directions
Contact
(617) 783-1485
http://www.allstonbrightonapac.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.39 mi
Info
If you are unsure of whether you qualify, please call Elizabeth Boen, Director, at 617-800-5339

Emergency Food Delivery Assistance

Must live in Brookline

Disabled or high risk due to age, immune-compromised, or other related medical conditions

Has a referral from local social service agencies (not required)
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  ID required
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Medical, Legal, and Service Link clinics
Schedule
- Today
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Fri, October 11th (next week)
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
210 Harvard Street
United Parish
Brookline, MA 02446
directions
Contact
(617) 800-5339
brooklinefoodpantry.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.38 mi
Info
Primariy a soup kitchen that has started giving bags of food at the end of the meals.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- October 14th is Columbus Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Mon, October 14th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Mon, October 21st (in 3 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
62 Harvard Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
directions
Contact
(617) 787-7625
hrocboston.org/ourchurch/ministries.html#opendoor
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Food pantry (groceries)
Watertown Community Fridge
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.64 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  All Day
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- Tomorrow
  All Day
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- Next Saturday
  All Day
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- All Day
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Saturday
Location
80 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
directions
Contact
(617) 294-9016
https://www.watertowncommunityfridge.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Newton Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.23 mi
Info
serves newton
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produces, milk, eggs, cheese, meats,food supplemental packages, & personal hygiene products.
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- Wed, October 16th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
Newton City Hall (Basement Level), 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton Centre, MA 02459
directions
Contact
(617) 796-1233
https://newtonfoodpantry.org/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill that’s open today: ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center , Oak Square YMCA, Brookline Food Pantry, Watertown Community Fridge
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chestnut Hill for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.