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Find Free Food In BostonLemontree 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)

    Berea Church Pantry

    4 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 6th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, April 20th (next month)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    See more info
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ethos Grove Hall Café / BCYF Grove Hall

    3 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Holy Tabernacle Church

    2 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

      • Limited food pantry offers canned and non perishable goods
      • Fresh produce
      • Closed on major holidays
    • Fri, April 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

      • Limited food pantry offers canned and non perishable goods
      • Fresh produce
      • Closed on major holidays
    • 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Boston.

  6. 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)

    ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center

    2 referrals


    Info

    • Offer a wide variety of baby care services
    • teenage services and care also available
    • Back to school care for school going kids
    • Offer food delivery services for seniors every end of the month after they have registered.
    • cradles to crayons services available
    • Ask on more services upon arrival
      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • All Day

      every 4 weeks on Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Healthy Baby, Healthy Child

    1 referrals


    Info

    Clothing is available occasionally, diapers are only for the clients

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • This Friday

      10:00 am–2:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Daily Table Roxbury

    1 referrals


    Info

    • can inquire more about job assistance on site
      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 4:35 pm–5:35 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry at St. Teresa of Calcutta Church

    1 referrals


    Info

    Open to Residents of Dorchester or Boston

    Please call to verify availability on the week of Easter.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 1st (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Covenant House Café

    0 referrals


      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • Wed, April 12th (in 3 weeks)

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • 4:45 pm–6:15 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 4:45 pm–6:15 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Rosie's Place - Food Pantry

    0 referrals


    Info

    • 350 Guests Maximum
    • Serves Women Only
      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

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

  13. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Boston 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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 Boston do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Boston that’s open today: Daily Table Roxbury

  18. Where are you located?

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