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: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/self-service-dta-kiosk-at-dothouse-health-limited-services-available">Self-Service DTA Kiosk at DotHouse Health (limited services available)</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/ethos-pascuicco-caf-pasciucco-apartments">Ethos Pascuicco Café (Pasciucco Apartments)</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/ethos-olmstead-green-caf">Ethos Olmstead Green Café</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/ethos-grove-hall-caf">Ethos Grove Hall Café</a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
The Salvation Army Children's Learning Center
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Zip codes served,02122, 02124, 02126, 02133 Christmas Castle Requirements Your registration will be confirmed once you complete the verification process. Items needed for verification: Birth Certificate of each child (in your household) Financial need (MassHealth Card, WIC, SSI, current pay stub, etc.) Photo ID (for each adult living in the household) Proof of residence (current home, gas, cable, utility bill, etc.) *ALL clients must provide child’s birth certificate, proof of residency, photo ID, proof of financial need. IMPORTANT: HOW TO VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION Email MASHoliday@use.salvationarmy.org OR Contact your local Salvation Army Corps Questions? MASHoliday@use.salvationarmy.org | (339) 502-5885
- Requirements
  Registration on website required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Mon, December 8th (in 2 weeks)
  Christmas Castle: 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Register between November 18 and December 5, 2025 Qualifying families with children aged 14 and under are invited to register for a scheduled time to receive a food gift card and gifts for each child in the household. Register HERE starting on November 18th!https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/salvationarmy
- Wed, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  Christmas Castle: 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Register between November 18 and December 5, 2025 Qualifying families with children aged 14 and under are invited to register for a scheduled time to receive a food gift card and gifts for each child in the household. Register HERE starting on November 18th!https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/salvationarmy
Location
26 Wales Street
Franklin Field North, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 436-2480
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/boston-holiday-help#Free-Text-Area
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Food pantry (groceries)
Eglise Baptiste Haitienne
1 review
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average user rating
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  6:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 months)
  6:00 am–12:00 pm
- 6:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 6:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
1 Dix Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 287-8351
https://www.leglisebonberger.org/ebhbb/platform8.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dorchester House
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Seniors Food Pantry Hours:8:30am-10:30am every Tuesday For senior residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health. Seniors may participate in the food pantry once a month. Community Food Pantry Hours:8:00am-10:00am every Wednesday For general public residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health. Community members may participate in the food pantry once a month.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  Seniors Only
- Next Wednesday
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Tue, December 9th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  Seniors Only
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
1353 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 288-3230
https://www.dorchesterhouse.org/services/food_pantry.html
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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)
CWS/Anna M Cole Community Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Wed, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Wed, December 17th (in 3 weeks)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
70 Ames Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 427-5200
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/#googtrans(en|en)
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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
- Tue, December 9th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm
- Tue, December 23rd (in 4 weeks)
  4:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 months)
  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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SNAP/EBT
Self-Service DTA Kiosk at DotHouse Health (limited services available)
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Parking

There is parking available onsite.

Services

There is an official Department of Transitional Assistance Kiosk at this location with access to the DTA Connect mobile application and website. Learn what you can do through DTA Connect.

PLEASE NOTE These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.
Schedule
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1353 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(877) 382-2363
https://www.mass.gov/locations/self-service-dta-kiosk-at-dothouse-health-limited-services-available
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Pascuicco Café (Pasciucco Apartments)
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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
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Olmstead Green Café
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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
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
Schedule
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2 Kingbird Road
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Grove Hall Café
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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
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  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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Food pantry (groceries)
USCC/St. Mary of the Angels Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, December 17th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, December 24th (in 4 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
377 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
directions
Contact
(617) 833-1898
https://www.catholicjproxbury.com/social-justice.html
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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: Self-Service DTA Kiosk at DotHouse Health (limited services available), Ethos Pascuicco Café (Pasciucco Apartments), Ethos Olmstead Green Café, Ethos Grove Hall Café
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.