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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Centre Food Hub - Community Meals

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating


    Info

    The Food Justice Program will be closed Thursday August 29th through Monday September 2nd
    It will reopen Tuesday September 3rd.

    • A person interested in picking up a free box of groceries or hot meals should fill out the form on our website (https://www.thecentrejp.org/recipients) or by texting their name, email, family size, and dietary restrictions. Once they do so they can come pick up a box from the back door of The Centre Food Hub.
    • Storefront, where items can be purchased for $1-$2, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm
    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (617) 971-8840

    https://www.thecentrejp.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Jamaica Plain at Nate Smith House

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    Contact

    (617) 522-6700

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Vincent De Paul/ Our Lady of Lourdes

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating


    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (617) 524-0240

    www.catholicjproxbury.com

  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 Jamaica Plain.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Jamaica Plain at Julia Martin House

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    SENIOR DINING SITES

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Meal delivery available for seniors

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Our Lady of Lourdes

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, May 5th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, May 12th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Contact

    (617) 524-0240

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    First Baptist Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Free meal including food and drinks. No registration or ID required.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Sat, May 3rd (next week)

      12:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Sat, May 10th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • 12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (617) 524-3992

    https://www.firstbaptistjp.org/

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    Meal delivery

    Community Servings – Teaching Kitchen

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    • For more information or to apply, please contact Client Services at 617.522.7777
    • It is an application based service for individuals who are living with critical illnesses.
    • The application can be found on our website and requires documentation of medical need from a medical care provider or social worker.
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (617) 522-7777

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    Community fridge

    Jamaica Plain Community Fridge

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Open for everyone, and anytime

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Today

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • 12:00 am–11:59 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Jamaica Plain at Woodbourne

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    SENIOR DINING SITES

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • 10:00 am–1:00 am

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

    Contact

    (617) 522-6700

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

    Ethos Jamaica Plain at Out4Supper

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    There is a suggested donation of $5.

    There is no fixed day of distribution, they let registered clients know when they are going to distribute.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Call or email for registration
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tue, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, June 3rd (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, July 1st (in 3 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    Contact

    (617) 522-6700

    https://www.ethocare.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain 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?

    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 Jamaica Plain that’s open today: The Centre Food Hub - Community Meals, First Baptist Church, Community Servings – Teaching Kitchen, Jamaica Plain Community Fridge

  20. Where are you located?

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