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: St. Paul’s Victory Assembly of God , Healthy Baby, Healthy Child , YMCA Boston @ Church of the Holy Spirit

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)
Concord Baptist Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.97 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, January 8th (next week)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Thu, January 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Thu, February 5th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Thursday
Location
180 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
directions
Contact
(617) 698-9300
https://www.cbchedc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul’s Victory Assembly of God
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.33 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Mon, January 5th (next week)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Mon, January 12th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
870 Cummins Highway
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 296-3037
https://ag.org/About/About-the-AG
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Food pantry (groceries)
Voice of Tabernacle Multiservice Ctr.
5 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.15 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  8:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, January 9th (next week)
  8:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:30 am
  every week on Friday
Location
47-49 Edgewater Drive
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(857) 312-0663
https://voiceofthegospeltabernacle.com/food-pantry/
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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)
Healthy Baby, Healthy Child
6 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

1.3 mi
Info
Clothing is available occasionally, diapers are only for the clients
- Requirements
  ID required
  Diapers available once a month, but parents must register
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Friday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 10:00 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
213 River Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 534-2032
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Food pantry (groceries)
CWS/Blue Hill Church of Christ
5 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.47 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Thu, January 8th (next week)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Thu, January 15th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
1505 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 427-5200
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/#googtrans(en|en)
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
YMCA Boston @ Church of the Holy Spirit
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.21 mi
Info
To register to attend a Community Cafe Meal Service at site, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
525 River Street
Southern Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 298-0577
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Food pantry (groceries)
COMMUNITY GROWTH CONSULTANT. INC.
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.34 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No ID is required.
  Open to all
Schedule
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, January 8th (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, January 15th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
713 River Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
directions
Contact
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPl4raUEXgA/?img_index=1
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Food pantry (groceries)
USCC/ St. Matthew's Church Food Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

2.06 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Fri, January 9th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Friday
Location
29 Stanton Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 653-0655
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Parish Milton
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.13 mi
- Requirements
  Donations required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, January 10th (next week)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
535 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
directions
Contact
(617) 698-6329
https://fpmilton.org/parish-funds/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gladtidings House of Prayer for All Nations
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.69 mi
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, January 9th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
573 Norfolk Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 296-6784
https://www.gtidings.org/
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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: St. Paul’s Victory Assembly of God, Healthy Baby, Healthy Child, YMCA Boston @ Church of the Holy Spirit
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.