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

    Rosie's Place - Food Pantry

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    This organization offers both a food pantry and ready-to-eat meals in their dining room. The food pantry operates Monday through Friday, starting at 9:00 AM, and aims to close at 4:00 PM, though food bags (approximately 350) may run out sooner. ID is required for first-time visitors to the food pantry. Ready-to-eat meals are served in the dining room with no ID required. Weekday meal times are breakfast at 7:30 AM, lunch at 11:30 AM, and dinner at 4:30 PM. On weekends, brunch is at 10:30 AM and dinner is at 3:30 PM.

    This resource serves women only.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Rosie's Place - Food Pantry

    Location

    889 Harrison Avenue

    Roxbury, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 318-0236

    https://www.rosiesplace.org/how-we-help/emergency-support/food-programs

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    Other

    Project Place

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    Info

    Project Place provides various services and encourages individuals to complete an application for enrollment on their website. Walk-in services are available for those interested in learning more.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Other: 9:30 am–2:00 pm

      • Other social services available

    • Next Tuesday

      Other: 9:30 am–2:00 pm

      • Other social services available

    • Next Wednesday

      Other: 9:30 am–2:00 pm

      • Other social services available

    • Other: 9:30 am–2:00 pm

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

    Map of Project Place

    Location

    1145 Washington Street

    South End, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 542-3740

    https://projectplace.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ABCD South End Neighborhood Service Center

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    Clients must provide photo ID, IDs for all household members, a copy of their lease, and proof of income. Appointments are required and can be made by calling on the first Monday of each month.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of ABCD South End Neighborhood Service Center

    Location

    554 Columbus Avenue

    Boston, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 267-7400
  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 South End.

  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)

    Salvation Army South End

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    Open to Residents of Downtown Boston and Allston/Brighton

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Salvation Army South End

    Location

    1500 Washington Street

    South End, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 536-5260
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    People’s Baptist Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, October 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, November 4th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, November 18th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    Map of People’s Baptist Church

    Location

    134 Camden Street

    Roxbury, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 427-0424
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grant A.M.E

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 5th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 19th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of Grant A.M.E

    Location

    1906 Washington Street

    Roxbury, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (857) 499-0526
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    American Red Cross Boston Food Pantry

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    (entrance door is on Proctor Street)

    Will be given a Pantry ID upon registration

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

    Map of American Red Cross Boston Food Pantry

    Location

    1033 Massachusetts Avenue

    Roxbury, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 375-0735

    https://www.redcross.org/local/massachusetts/about-us/our-work/food-and-nutrition-programs.html

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Brookline Food Rescue Camp field Estate

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    Info

    ALL ARE WELCOME, no documents required If you have questions, please contact Vicki via call or text @ 617-852-5967

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 20th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 27th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Brookline Food Rescue Camp field Estate

    Location

    85 Lenox Street

    Roxbury, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 852-5967

    https://brmuhc.org/community-food-center/bed-stuy-farm/

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    Grocery delivery

    Union United Methodist Church Food Pantry

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    Info

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Union United Methodist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    485 Columbus Avenue

    South End, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 536-0872

    https://www.unionboston.org/foodpantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Boston Medical Center Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    Yawkey Building Basement

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Boston Medical Center Food Pantry

    Location

    850 Harrison Avenue

    Roxbury, MA 02118

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 414-3834
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in South End 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 South End 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 South End that’s open today: Rosie's Place - Food Pantry, American Red Cross Boston Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in South End for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in South End, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.