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 Lower Allston.

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 Lower Allston 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 Lower Allston 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 Lower Allston that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cldoqv57a000tld0fcri904hi">Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Lower Allston 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 Lower Allston - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Lower AllstonLemontree 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)
Allston Brighton APAC
9 minutes
average wait time

0.37 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Next Friday
  12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Friday, Thursday
Location
406 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
directions
Contact
(617) 783-1485
http://www.allstonbrightonapac.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
no ratings yet

0.42 mi
Info
Primariy a soup kitchen that has started giving bags of food at the end of the meals.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Mon, May 13th (in 3 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
62 Harvard Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
directions
Contact
(617) 787-7625
hrocboston.org/ourchurch/ministries.html#opendoor
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)
30 minutes
average wait time

1.04 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
66 Winthrop Street
Riverside, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 547-2841
hshshelter.org
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 Lower Allston.
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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Brighton Allston Congregational Church: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
2 minutes
average wait time

1.39 mi
Info
The food pantry will provide a 3 to 4 day food supply for one household. There is a short questionnaire regarding household/demographic info for the pantry's records.

Thrift Shop: Open on Saturdays 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. – includes children’s clothes, books, kitchen items, and more. Items are all under $5.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Grab and Go Groceries
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–6:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Grab and Go Groceries
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
404 Washington Street
St. Elizabeth's, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 254-4046
abfoodpantry.com
Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Food Pantry
no ratings yet

1.1 mi
Info
Open to Residents of Brookline and other Qualified Families (See Website for Details)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Next Saturday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
55 Egmont Street
Brookline, MA 02446
directions
Contact
(617) 800-5339
http://www.brooklinefoodpantry.org/
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Harvard Square Churches Meal Program
10 minutes
average wait time

1.22 mi
Info
Doors open at 5:00pm with the meal served, restaurant-style at 5:30 pm
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  Offers bread, sweets and treats. Fresh produce upon availability, selections vary
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  Offers bread, sweets and treats. Fresh produce upon availability, selections vary
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm–
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–
  every week on Thursday
Location
0 Garden Street
C/O Christ Church
West Cambridge, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 876-0200
harvardsquaremeals.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Solutions at Work
no ratings yet

1.21 mi
Info
PLEASE CALL AHEAD for an APPOINTMENT!
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Friday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1151 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 576-0039
solutionsatwork.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
First Church in Cambridge
no ratings yet

1.25 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Lunch
Schedule
- Next Friday
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- 12:00 am–3:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
11 Garden Street
West Cambridge, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 547-2724
www.firstchurchcambridge.org
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's Church
no ratings yet

1.16 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–12:30 pm
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
29 Mount Auburn Street
Riverside, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 491-8400
Food pantry (groceries)
CAMBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
no ratings yet

1.12 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  6:10 am
- Next Saturday
  6:11 am
- Next Saturday
  6:52 am
- –
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
459 Putnam Avenue
Cambridgeport, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 576-6779
cambridgebaptist.org
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Lower Allston 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 Lower Allston 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 Lower Allston that’s open today: Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Lower Allston for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.