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: Dorchester House Multi-Service Center , Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center , YMCA Boston Mobile @ HAYNES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

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)
The Guild Food Pantry
20 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.21 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (next week)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
260 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(877) 797-7938
https://www.theguild.works/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dorchester House Multi-Service Center
11 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
Info
For general public residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health.
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  Seniors Only
- Wed, February 11th (next week)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1353 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 288-3230
http://www.dorchesterhouse.org/services/food_pantry.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Charles Street A.M.E. Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.76 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, March 5th (in 4 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
551 Warren Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 442-7770
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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)
Holy Tabernacle Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.38 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Closed on major holidays
  Limited food pantry.
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Closed on major holidays
  Limited food pantry.
- Fri, March 6th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Closed on major holidays
  Limited food pantry.
- 10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Friday
Location
70 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 427-8022
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center
44 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.2 mi
Info
Staff speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Today
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
185 Columbia Road
Dudley / Brunswick King, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 506-6600
https://www.ccab.org/basic-needs/food-pantries/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston - VietAid
8 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.64 mi
Info
To register to attend a Community Cafe ready to eat meal at site, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  1 bag per family/person
  Must be income-eligible
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
42 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 822-3717
https://www.vietaid.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Cape Verdean Association of Boston
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
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, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm
- Tue, March 3rd (in 4 weeks)
  4:00 pm
- Tue, March 17th (next month)
  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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Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston Mobile @ HOLLAND TECH SCHOOL
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.41 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- Next Monday
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Mon, March 9th (next month)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Mon, April 13th (in 2 months)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Monday
Location
60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
https://ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket/
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Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston Mobile @ HAYNES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.78 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- Today
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Wed, March 4th (in 4 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Wed, April 1st (in 2 months)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
Location
263 Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
directions
Contact
https://ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket/
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Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston Mobile @ KING SCHOOL
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.48 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- Fri, February 13th (next week)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, March 13th (next month)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, April 10th (in 2 months)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
Location
77 Lawrence Avenue
Dudley / Brunswick King, MA 02121
directions
Contact
https://ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket/
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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: Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center, YMCA Boston Mobile @ HAYNES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
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.