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 Chinatown.

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 Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 Chinatown that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-francis-house-meals">St. Francis House</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/church-of-the-covenant-food-pantry">Women's Lunch Place</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/bridge-over-troubled-waters">Bridge Over Troubled Waters</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/pine-street-inn-meals"> Pine Street Inn/Meals </a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/food-not-bombs-1">Food Not Bombs</a>

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
USCCB/ The Paulist Center+
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.41 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tue, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
5 Park Street Place
Downtown, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 948-2428
https://www.paulistcenter.org/get-involved/social-justice/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis House
6 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.09 mi
Info
Sign up at the Counseling Desk in the St. Francis House Day Care
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every day
Location
39 Boylston Street
Downtown, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 457-1007
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cathedral Church of St. Paul – MANNA Community
1 review
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
The Cathedral offers additional services, including weekly masses, a microlibrary, meditation groups, and more. See the website for more information

Lunch is served every Monday Sproat Hall.

Clothes available once in a month program called "city reach" conducted by another church but same location
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Open to all
- Mon, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Open to all
- Mon, December 1st (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Open to all
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
138 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111
directions
Contact
(617) 482-5800
https://www.stpaulboston.org
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
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 Chinatown.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Women's Lunch Place
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.58 mi
Info
Meal Program entrance is in the alley between Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue

For women or women with children only.

Vegetarian Option Available

For Food Donations, please reach out to the Kitchen Manager, Inna Khitrik at inna@womenslunchplace.org
- Requirements
  For women and children only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  12:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Monday
  8:00 am
  Breakfast
- 8:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
67 Newbury Street
Back Bay, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 267-1722
https://womenslunchplace.org/healthy-meals-program
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.26 mi
Info
Bridge Over Troubled Waters helps run-away homeless or rescues ages 14-24 years old.

They provide the following services:

Street outreach

Mobile medical van

Education and career programs

Counselling

Transitional and Permanent Housing

Drop-in Shelter (Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
  Offers job training/assistance
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–10:00 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every day
Location
47 West Street
Downtown, MA 02111
directions
Contact
(617) 423-9575
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD/ West End Senior Center
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.72 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Mon, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
  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)
Paulist Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.36 mi
Info
The Wednesday Night Supper Club
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  General public
- Tue, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
5 Park Street
Boston, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 942-4460
www.paulistcenter.org/get-involved/social-justice
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Pine Street Inn/Meals
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.57 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  6:00 am–7:00 am
- Today
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  6:00 am–7:00 am
- 6:00 am–7:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
444 Harrison Avenue
South End, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 482-4944
www.pinestreetinn.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Boston Living Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.56 mi
Info
Food Pantry is available every 2nd and 4th Thursday/Friday of the month. First come, first served basis.

Open to all members. Application may be done through appointments. Must pass the intake to become a member.

On-the-go meals (dry meals like bagel) available every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Full-service (hot meals like French toast, eggs, proteins, etc.) available every Wednesday. Lunch leftovers available starting at 12:00PM-1:30PM.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Offers job training/assistance
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Members Only
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
29 Stanhope Street
Back Bay, MA 02116
directions
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Food pantry (groceries)
Food Not Bombs
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.3 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, November 22nd (next week)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, November 29th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
Boston Common (near Park Street T)

directions
Contact
(617) 787-3463
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 Chinatown that’s open today: St. Francis House, Women's Lunch Place, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Pine Street Inn/Meals , Food Not Bombs
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chinatown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.