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: ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center , Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center , Charles Street A.M.E. Church , Ethos Grove Hall Café , Ethos Pascuicco Café (Pasciucco Apartments)

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)
Emmanuel Temple Church Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- Wed, January 21st (next month)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- Wed, February 4th (in 2 months)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
471 Warren Street
Roxbury, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 442-8500
https://etpchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
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
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 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)
Boston YMCA Mobile @ Lilia G. Frederick Hub School
5 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Mobile pantry
  Open to all
Schedule
- Fri, December 26th (next week)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, January 23rd (next month)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
270 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
https://ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket/
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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)
Cape Verdean Association of Boston
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

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 6th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm
- Tue, January 20th (next month)
  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)
Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center
43 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

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)
Catholic Charities Teen Center at Saint Peter's
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Registration starts on December 1st until December 17th Call 617-506-8150 to register! Serve age 2 - 12
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Toys & Coat Giveaway: 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Location
278 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 506-8150
https://www.facebook.com/cvassociation19/photos/join-us-saturday-december-20-2025-for-the-cape-verdean-association-of-bostons-fa/833205252676896/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Charles Street A.M.E. Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, January 15th (in 4 weeks)
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Grove Hall Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

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
- Today
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
51 Geneva Avenue
Dudley / Brunswick King, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Pascuicco Café (Pasciucco Apartments)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

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
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
330 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Tabernacle Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, December 26th (next week)
  10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Closed on major holidays
  Limited food pantry. Offers canned and non perishable goods
- Fri, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Closed on major holidays
  Limited food pantry. Offers canned and non perishable goods
- Fri, January 23rd (next month)
  10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Closed on major holidays
  Limited food pantry. Offers canned and non perishable goods
- 10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Friday
Location
70 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 427-8022
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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: ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center, Charles Street A.M.E. Church, Ethos Grove Hall Café, Ethos Pascuicco Café (Pasciucco Apartments)
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.