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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.26 mi


    Info

    The Food Justice Program will be closed Thursday August 29th through Monday September 2nd
    It will reopen Tuesday September 3rd.

    • A person interested in picking up a free box of groceries or hot meals should fill out the form on our website (https://www.thecentrejp.org/recipients) or by texting their name, email, family size, and dietary restrictions. Once they do so they can come pick up a box from the back door of The Centre Food Hub.
    • Storefront, where items can be purchased for $1-$2, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm
    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (617) 971-8840

    https://www.thecentrejp.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.52 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • 10:00 am–1:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.68 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Open on holidays
      • Open to all
      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Wed, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm

    • Wed, August 6th (in 4 weeks)

      2:00 pm

    • Wed, August 20th (next month)

      2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

  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 Forest Hills.

  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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    Community fridge

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Open for everyone, and anytime

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • This Saturday

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • 12:00 am–11:59 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    Info

    The Roslindale Food Pantry is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pre-packed boxes (or bags) of food will be handed out to anyone who resides in Roslindale or Hyde Park. Please provide your proof of registration (punch card) or proof of Roslindale or Hyde Park residence (i.e. utility bill, posted mail with your name and address on it, or college enrollment papers) and have either ready to present at the desk. Residents can pick up food once per month.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, July 26th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, August 9th (in 4 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (617) 325-9755

    https://roscon.org/food-pantry/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.94 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
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.06 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Mobile pantry
      • Open to all

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, July 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, July 29th (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, August 8th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Contact

    (617) 942-1050

    www.linktr.ee/fridayafterboston

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    Info

    Available to patients of Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center only

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • Wed, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • Wed, July 30th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Forest Hills 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Forest Hills do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Forest Hills that’s open today: Jamaica Plain Community Fridge

  20. Where are you located?

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