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="/directory/resources/cldmjsz9x0002mn0fw720wpao">St. Francis House</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldozkx3j0000l70frutogirj">Bridge Over Troubled Waters</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldma7s1l0004ml0fwf758z0s">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.

Free Food in Chinatown - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In ChinatownLemontree 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)
Cathedral Church of St. Paul – MANNA Community
10 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
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Open to all
- Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Open to all
- Mon, May 13th (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
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis House
no ratings yet

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): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- 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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
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
  Must pass the intake to qualify.
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Offers job training/assistance
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Open now!
  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
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)
GBCGAC Chinatown Quincy Tower
no ratings yet

0.22 mi
Info
Meals with a suggested voluntary donation.
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am–
  every week on Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
Location
5 Oak Street West
Boston, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 357-0226
https://www.gbcgac.org/sites-contact/golden-age-center-sites-quincy-tower/
Food pantry (groceries)
Food Not Bombs
no ratings yet

0.3 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, May 4th (next week)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, May 11th (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
Food pantry (groceries)
Boston Rescue Mission
no ratings yet

0.22 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Wed, May 22nd (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Wed, June 5th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
39 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
directions
Contact
(978) 601-3326
https://www.brm.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
The Franciscan Food Center
no ratings yet

0.33 mi
Info
Food Distribution at the Garage
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, June 6th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- July 4th is Independence Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, July 4th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
Location
100 Arch Street
Downtown, MA 02110
directions
Contact
(617) 542-6440
https://stanthonyshrine.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Paulist Center
no ratings yet

0.36 mi
Info
The Wednesday Night Supper Club
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  General public
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  General public
- Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  General public
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
5 Park Street
Boston, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 942-4460
www.paulistcenter.org/get-involved/social-justice
Food pantry (groceries)
Boston Public Market, Dewey Square
no ratings yet

0.48 mi
- Requirements
  Outdoor distribution
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produce
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  11:30 am–6:30 pm
- Next Thursday
  11:30 am–6:30 pm
- Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–6:30 pm
- 11:30 am–6:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
600 Atlantic Avenue
Downtown, MA 02210
directions
Contact
(617) 973-4909
https://bostonpublicmarket.org/blog/6658/seasonal-farmers-markets-are-back-for-the-season/
Food pantry (groceries)
Arlington Street Church Friday Night Supper
no ratings yet

0.44 mi
Info
Twice per month, Friday Night Supper Program provides basic essentials to its guest through a request and need-based system.

Clothing Closet: On the second and fourth Friday of the month, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, guests can put in their request for clothing at the table near the piano. The clothing closet opens up at 6:30pm.

No registration or sign-up is required, no questions are asked.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Friday
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
351 Boylston Street
Back Bay, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 536-7050
www.fridaynightsupper.org
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, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, 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.