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Find Free Food In Mount IdaLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    YMCA Boston - VietAid

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must be income-eligible
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • 1 bag per family/person

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of YMCA Boston - VietAid

    Location

    42 Charles Street

    Dorchester, MA 02122

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 822-3717

    https://www.vietaid.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Dorchester House Multi-Service Center

    no ratings yet

    0.18 mi


    Info

    For general public residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:30 am

      • Seniors Only
    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tue, May 7th (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

    Map of Dorchester House Multi-Service Center

    Location

    1353 Dorchester Avenue

    Dorchester, MA 02122

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Fresh Truck Mobile Market- Roxbury

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.66 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Fresh Truck Mobile Market- Roxbury

    Location

    198 Geneva Avenue

    Bowdoin North / Mount Bowdoin, MA 02121

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 297-7685

  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 Ida.

  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)

    Bethel Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      7:30 pm–8:45 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 7:30 pm–8:45 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Bethel Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church

    Location

    1 Dix Street

    Dorchester, MA 02122

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Codman Square Food Pantry

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Codman Square Food Pantry

    Location

    378 Washington Street

    Dorchester, MA 02124

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center

    Location

    185 Columbia Road

    Dudley / Brunswick King, MA 02121

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Mary’s Food Pantry

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.84 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of St. Mary’s Food Pantry

    Location

    14 Cushing Avenue

    Dorchester, MA 02125

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 282-3181

    https://stmarysdorchester.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    Pilgrim Church

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    0.84 mi


    Info

    Free community lunch: Every Saturday from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

    Food Pantry:

    Free Market: Every Saturday 7AM - 3PM Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until food boxes run out) (Start giving numbers at 7am) Please bring documentation of name and address You must bring your own bags (four bags are needed) or a carriage Numbers for getting food are distributed starting at 7:00 a.m.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Other: 7:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Other: 7:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Pilgrim Church

    Location

    540 Columbia Road

    Dorchester, MA 02125

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 282-0456

    www.pilgrimchurch1862.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grove Hall’s Fresh Food Saturdays

    no ratings yet

    0.74 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:00 am

      • Fresh produce
      • No ID is required.
    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

      • Fresh produce
      • No ID is required.
    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

      • Fresh produce
      • No ID is required.
    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Grove Hall’s Fresh Food Saturdays

    Location

    270 Columbia Road

    Dorchester, MA 02121

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

    Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge in partnership with Wilahmena’s Place and Youth VBYZ

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

    Map of Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge in partnership with Wilahmena’s Place and Youth VBYZ

    Location

    24 Washington Street

    Dorchester, MA 02121

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Mount Ida 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 Ida 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 Ida 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 Ida.

  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 Ida for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.