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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center , Pilgrim Church , ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Charles Street A.M.E. Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.49 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, January 15th (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, February 5th (in 2 months)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
551 Warren Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 442-7770
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center
43 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.36 mi
Info
Staff speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Today
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
185 Columbia Road
Dudley / Brunswick King, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 506-6600
https://www.ccab.org/basic-needs/food-pantries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Walthall Chapel C.O.G.I.C.
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.42 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
- Sat, January 10th (next week)
  11:00 am
- Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 5th Tuesday
Location
234 Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
directions
Contact
(857) 334-9616
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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.
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)
YMCA Boston Mobile Market Roxbury
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.63 mi
Info
Mobile Market Guidelines

BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE BAG! We have limited bags available (and they hold more groceries!) ONLY TWO SHOPPERS AT A TIME! Please wait until you receive a shopping basket to begin shopping. LOOK AT THE LABELS! The maximum number you can take of each item is written next to the label. Example: APPLES (5) = take up to 5 apples BAG YOUR OWN GROCERIES! Once you are done shopping, please go to the table with your basket. We ask that you bag your own groceries and leave the basket on the table when you are done. ONLY SHOP FOR ONE HOUSEHOLD AT A TIME! If you are shopping for more than one household (i.e. a friend, family, neighbors, etc.), you will need to get back in line and make a new basket for each household.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Thu, January 15th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Thu, February 5th (in 2 months)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
Location
285 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Roxbury, MA 02119
directions
Contact
(617) 318-1403
https://ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket/
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Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston - Dudley Food Hub
8 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.73 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Distribution in parking lot
  Mobile pantry
  Open to all
  Line starts at 10am in the morning
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, February 6th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Friday
Location
550 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
directions
Contact
(617) 442-9670
https://www.dsni.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Cape Verdean Association of Boston
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.5 mi
Info
Registration will be conducted during the week when the food pantry is not in operation. Registration can be made on Monday to Friday 10am till 4pm
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  4:00 pm
- Tue, January 20th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (in 2 months)
  4:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Tuesday
Location
242 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
directions
Contact
(617) 427-5200
https://www.cvaboston.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Other
Pilgrim Church
13 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.52 mi
Info
Free community lunch: Every Saturday from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Food Pantry:

Free Market: Every Saturday 7AM - 3PM Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until food boxes run out) (Start giving numbers at 7am) Please bring documentation of name and address You must bring your own bags (four bags are needed) or a carriage Numbers for getting food are distributed starting at 7:00 a.m.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Saturday
  Other: 7:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Other: 7:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
540 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
directions
Contact
(617) 282-0456
www.pilgrimchurch1862.org
Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.47 mi
Info
Call (617) 442-5900 first to schedule apt. Closed on the Last Wednesday of each month. Closed on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

Offer a wide variety of baby care services

teenage services and care also available

Back to school care for school going kids

Offer food delivery services for seniors every end of the month after they have registered.

cradles to crayons services available

Ask on more services upon arrival
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  Completed application
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
  Baby formula may be available
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
565 Warren Street
Roxbury, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 442-5900
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Mary’s Food Pantry
13 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.63 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, January 13th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, January 20th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
14 Cushing Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
directions
Contact
(617) 282-3181
https://stmarysdorchester.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Guild Food Pantry
19 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Sat, January 10th (next week)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
260 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(877) 797-7938
https://www.theguild.works/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center, Pilgrim Church, ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.