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 Dorchester.

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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clp6ykcfc0k10qm8hr7s7kfxj">Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldougyy5000xjs0fw81t7cug">Pilgrim Church</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clp6wsoxi0jrqqm8h9uz0hp6c">Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldoqgdsl0000l40fylt4cvg6">ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Dorchester 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.

Free Food in Dorchester - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In DorchesterLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center
40 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 46 minutes
average wait time

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, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
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)
YMCA Boston - VietAid
4 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Must be income-eligible
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  1 bag per family/person
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, March 27th (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, April 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 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), Other
Pilgrim Church
11 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 6 minutes
average wait time

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
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Saturday
  Other: 7:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- 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
Location
540 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
directions
Contact
(617) 282-0456
www.pilgrimchurch1862.org
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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 Dorchester.
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)
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
21 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
Available to patients of Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center only
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–3:30 pm
- Wed, March 26th (next week)
  10:00 am–3:30 pm
- Wed, April 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–3:30 pm
- 10:00 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
895 Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 825-3400
https://harvardstreet.org/programs/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bethel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
38 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, April 19th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, May 17th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 21st (next quarter)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
12 Bicknell Street
Franklin Field North, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 282-5706
https://www.betheltab.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Greenwood UMC
11 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

Info
the pantry is at greenwood church
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Pre-registration required by phone
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, April 1st (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, April 8th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- 8:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
378 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 825-9660
https://www.codman.org/wellness-resource/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center
9 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time
Info
Call (617) 442-5900 first to schedule apt. Closed on the Last Wednesday of each month. Closed on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

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
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Appointments required
  Completed application
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
  Baby formula may be available
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday
Location
565 Warren Street
Roxbury, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 442-5900
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Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Tabernacle Church
7 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  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 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:30 pm
  Limited food pantry. Offers canned and non perishable goods
  Fresh produce
  Closed on major holidays
- Fri, April 18th (in 4 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
Location
70 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 427-8022
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Mary’s Food Pantry
10 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, April 1st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, April 8th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
14 Cushing Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
directions
Contact
(617) 282-3181
https://stmarysdorchester.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Berea Church Pantry
6 reviews
Unclaimed
27 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, April 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, April 17th (in 4 weeks)
  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
Location
108 Seaver Street
Roxbury, MA 02121
directions
Contact
(617) 427-2201
https://www.bereaboston.org/connection
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that’s open today: Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center, Pilgrim Church, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Dorchester for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.