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 in Porter Square.

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 in Porter Square 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 in Porter Square 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 in Porter Square that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/solutions-at-work">Solutions at Work</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/fridge-in-the-square">Fridge in the Square</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/saint-paul-s-parish-food-pantry">Saint Paul's Parish Food Pantry</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/harvard-square-homeless-shelter-hshs">Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Porter Square 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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hope Fellowship Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.17 mi
Info
Streetlight Outreach Team: Wednesday nights at Harvard Square in the pit 8:15 pm to 9:45 pm

https://www.facebook.com/hopefccambridge
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:15 pm–9:45 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:15 pm–9:45 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Sunday
Location
16 Beech Street
North Cambridge, MA 02140
directions
Contact
(617) 868-3261
https://www.hopefellowshipchurch.org/city
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Food pantry (groceries)
Solutions at Work
1 review
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.2 mi
Info
Please call ahead for an appointment!
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Friday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1151 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 576-0039
solutionsatwork.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Somerville Community Baptist Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.64 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Mon, November 17th (in 2 weeks)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Mon, November 24th (in 3 weeks)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
- 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
31 College Avenue
Powder House Square, MA 02144
directions
Contact
(617) 625-6523
https://somervillehomelesscoalition.org/food-security/
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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 in Porter Square.
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!
SNAP/EBT
Self-Service DTA Kiosk at Somerville Council on Aging (limited services available)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
Info
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.

NOTE: These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.
Schedule
- Next Monday
  SNAP/EBT: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  CLOSED
- Next Wednesday
  SNAP/EBT: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- SNAP/EBT: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
167 Holland Street
Teele Square, MA 02144
directions
Contact
(877) 382-2363
https://www.mass.gov/locations/self-service-dta-kiosk-at-somerville-council-on-aging-limited-services-available
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Community fridge
Fridge in the Square
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Schedule
- Today
  Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
- Tomorrow
  Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
- Next Monday
  Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
- Community fridge: 12:00 am–12:59 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
45 Mount Auburn Street
Riverside, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 492-8855
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Harvard Square Churches Meal Program
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.91 mi
Info
Doors open at 5:00pm with the meal served, restaurant-style at 5:30 pm
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm
- Thu, November 20th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm
- Thu, November 27th (in 3 weeks)
  CLOSED
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
0 Garden Street
C/O Christ Church
West Cambridge, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 876-0200
harvardsquaremeals.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Paul's Parish Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.21 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 15th (next week)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
29 Mount Auburn Street
Riverside, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 868-2900
https://www.ceoccambridge.org/food-pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.16 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
66 Winthrop Street
Riverside, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 547-2841
hshshelter.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mission Church Shepherd's Kitchen
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.91 mi
Info
missioncooljc.com/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, November 19th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Sat, December 6th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, December 17th (next month)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
130 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
directions
Contact
(617) 605-3904
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
First Church in Cambridge
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.84 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Lunch
Schedule
- Next Friday
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- Fri, November 21st (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, November 28th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- 12:00 am–3:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
11 Garden Street
West Cambridge, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 547-2724
www.firstchurchcambridge.org
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Porter Square 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 in Porter Square 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 in Porter Square that’s open today: Solutions at Work, Fridge in the Square, Saint Paul's Parish Food Pantry, Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Porter Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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