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: Shirley's Pantry , USCC/ St. Matthew's Church Food Pantry , Voice of Tabernacle Multiservice Ctr. , Greater Boston Nazarene Compassion. Ctr. , NHM/Mattapan Mobile Market , YMCA Boston Mobile @ Church of the Holy Spirit , Gladtidings House of Prayer for All Nations

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)
Shirley's Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

0.72 mi
Info
Clothing is available occasionally, diapers are only for the clients
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clients can visit: Once a month
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Today
10:00 am–2:30 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Next Monday
10:00 am–2:30 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Next Wednesday
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)
USCC/ St. Matthew's Church Food Pantry
7 reviews
Claimed
19 minutes
average wait time

1.31 mi
Info
2 bags of food given to each client. Need photo ID with Boston/Dorchester address.
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
9:00 am–11:00 am
Fri, March 6th (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Fri, March 13th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Friday
Location
29 Stanton Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 653-0655
Food pantry (groceries)
Milton Community Food Pantry/Parkway Methodist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.15 mi
Info
The Milton Community Food Pantry cares deeply for our clients and volunteers. We want everyone to feel safe while fulfilling our mission to provide food to local residents in need.

The Pantry recently reopened to allow clients in to shop. Health and safety precautions are being strictly observed.

Clients entering the Pantry will wear a mask at all times.

Social distancing is being observed by clients and volunteers within the Pantry.

A Pantry volunteer will shop with each client, and bag selected grocery items.

No more than 3 clients at a time will be allowed inside the Pantry to shop.

If you walk to the Pantry, we encourage you to bring a folding grocery cart to carry your food home.

Please bring your reusable bags.
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, March 7th (next week)
9:00 am–11:30 am
Sat, March 21st (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–11:30 am
Sat, April 4th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–11:30 am
9:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
158 Blue Hills Parkway
Milton, MA 02186
directions
Contact
(617) 696-0221
https://www.miltonfoodpantryma.org/
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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)
Voice of Tabernacle Multiservice Ctr.
5 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.24 mi
Requirements
ID required
Registration required
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
8:30 am
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Fri, March 6th (next week)
8:30 am
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Fri, March 13th (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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Food pantry (groceries)
Concord Baptist Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.42 mi
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Thursday
8:00 am–10:00 am
Thu, March 19th (in 3 weeks)
8:00 am–10:00 am
Thu, April 2nd (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)
Greater Boston Nazarene Compassion. Ctr.
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.4 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
8:00 am–12:00 am
Next Wednesday
8:00 am–12:00 am
Fri, March 6th (next week)
8:00 am–12:00 am
8:00 am–12:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Friday
Location
130 River Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
177-484-9615
www.gbncc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
NHM/Mattapan Mobile Market
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.09 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
11:30 am–2:30 pm
Fri, March 13th (in 2 weeks)
11:30 am–2:30 pm
Fri, March 27th (in 4 weeks)
11:30 am–2:30 pm
11:30 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Friday
11:30 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 4th Friday
Location
120 Babson Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 916-1883
www.ministryoftruthinternational.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
YMCA Boston Mobile @ Church of the Holy Spirit
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.2 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
Call in advance for services
Seniors only
Meals must be eaten on site.
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Call in advance for services
Seniors only
Meals must be eaten on site.
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Call in advance for services
Seniors only
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)
St. Paul’s Victory Assembly of God
10 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.27 mi
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Mon, March 9th (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Mon, March 16th (in 3 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)
Gladtidings House of Prayer for All Nations
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.28 mi
Info
The organization provides tickets before distribution.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Fri, March 6th (next week)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Fri, March 13th (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: Shirley's Pantry, USCC/ St. Matthew's Church Food Pantry , Voice of Tabernacle Multiservice Ctr., Greater Boston Nazarene Compassion. Ctr., NHM/Mattapan Mobile Market , YMCA Boston Mobile @ Church of the Holy Spirit, Gladtidings House of Prayer for All Nations
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.