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Find Free Food In Inner BeltLemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    East End House: Emergency Food Program

    no ratings yet

    0.59 mi


    Info

    Requirements & Restrictions: They serve individuals and families in need in the Cambridge and Greater Boston area with no residency restrictions. On your first visit, you will be required to fill out an intake form. Bring ID and a form of income verification. Acceptable forms of verification include pay stubs, Medicare/Mass Health card, a DTA/EBT card, a referral, a benefit statement, or any other document that proves your income status.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

    Map of East End House: Emergency Food Program

    Location

    105 Spring Street

    East Cambridge, MA 02141

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos - Main Street Café (Golden Age Senior Center)

    no ratings yet

    0.59 mi


    Info

    Serves people above 55, and disabled

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday

    Map of Ethos - Main Street Café (Golden Age Senior Center)

    Location

    382 Main Street

    Charlestown, MA 02129

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 477-6688

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Somerville Homeless Coalition

    no ratings yet

    0.78 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Female hygiene products
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Somerville Homeless Coalition

    Location

    165 Broadway

    East Somerville, MA 02145

    directions
  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 Inner Belt.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Project SOUP (Share Our United Pantry)

    no ratings yet

    0.78 mi


    Info

    • Serves Somerville residents only
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      12:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      2:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 12:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Project SOUP (Share Our United Pantry)

    Location

    165 Broadway

    Somerville, MA 02145

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 776-7687

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Somerville Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.78 mi


    Info

    Somerville residents only
    

    Those unable to use other pantries due to disability may call and ask for the Project Soup Delivery Coordinator

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      2:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Somerville Food Pantry

    Location

    165 Broadway

    East Somerville, MA 02145

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 776-7687

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Somerville

    no ratings yet

    0.86 mi


    Info

    Open to Residents of Middlesex County

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      1:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (next week)

      1:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Catholic Charities Somerville

    Location

    270 Washington Street

    Somerville, MA 02143

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 625-1920

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church

    no ratings yet

    0.97 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Mon, May 6th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Mon, May 13th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church

    Location

    146 Hampshire Street

    The Port, MA 02139

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 868-4853

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Harvest on the Vine

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    1.25 mi


    Info

    • Open to Charlestown Residents
    • The food pantry is located at the back of 49 Vine Street (Parking Lot)
    • Can inquire more on their services on site
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, May 28th (in 4 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the last Tuesday

    Map of Harvest on the Vine

    Location

    49 Vine Street

    Charlestown, MA 02129

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 990-7314

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Elizabeth Peabody House

    no ratings yet

    1.09 mi


    Info

    Please come to the ramp door located on Grant Street.

    They may ask your name and town of residence for our internal records, but do not require ID of any kind.

    https://www.facebook.com/EPHsomerville?view_public_for=196508533715360

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (next week)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Wed, May 15th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Elizabeth Peabody House

    Location

    277 Broadway

    Somerville, MA 02145

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Ferrin Café

    no ratings yet

    1.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of Ethos Ferrin Café

    Location

    100 Ferrin Street

    Charlestown, MA 02129

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Inner Belt 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 Inner Belt 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Inner Belt to see if any are 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 in Inner Belt.

  20. Where are you located?

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