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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center

    54 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.2 mi


    Info

    Staff speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish. Please note that rental assistance is not available for Suffolk or Middlesex County residents at this time.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center

    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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Sat, August 1st (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (next month)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, September 18th (in 2 months)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Mount Bowdoin.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.41 mi


    Info

    The YMCA Boston Mobile Market provides free client‑choice groceries and fresh produce at Holland Tech School. Visitors can shop without ID or registration and take as much as needed until supplies run out. Participants must bring their own reusable bags or carts. The service operates on a walk‑in basis during the announced time window.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
    • Thu, August 6th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
    • Thu, August 20th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    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

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.38 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, July 24th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Fri, August 7th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (next month)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.88 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am

    • Sat, July 25th (next week)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, July 28th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 5th Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.67 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, August 15th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, September 19th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 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

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:30 am

      • Seniors only
    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tue, July 28th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

      • Seniors only
    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    • 8:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.4 mi


    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

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Mount Bowdoin 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Mount Bowdoin do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Mount Bowdoin to see if any are 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 in Mount Bowdoin.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Mount Bowdoin for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Mount Bowdoin for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Mount Bowdoin, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.