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  1. Street view

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

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    The food pantry will provide a 3 to 4 day food supply for one household. There is a short questionnaire regarding household/demographic info for the pantry's records. Thrift Shop: Wednesdays 2-6pm Fridays 10am-1:30pm Saturdays 10am-1:30pm

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

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

      • Dinner
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Wed, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

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

      • Dinner
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    New clients must bring the following:

    • Photo ID
    • Proof of address (if not the same address as the photo ID)
    • Proof of income such as social security letter.
      • If unemployed, must fill out the declaration of no income form.
    • Any proof of household size
      • Documents of the people living within the residence
      • Health Insurance card
      • Photo ID
    • NOTE: Clients can come once a month

    Other programs are conducted every Thursday that only requires the following:

    • Name
    • Phone Number
    • NOTE: Clients can come every week
    • serves Greater Boston
    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

  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 Watertown.

  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!

  7. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating


    Info

    -Grocery bags available -Talk to folks at the front desk.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • Today

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • Today

      6:00 am–7:00 pm

    • 6:00 am–10:00 pm

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

    • 6:00 am–7:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 7:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

  8. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • Wed, May 28th (in 3 weeks)

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • Wed, June 11th (next month)

      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

  9. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

    • Requirements

      • Meals must be eaten on site.
      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    161-738-8554 Ext. 2

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, May 28th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  11. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Watertown 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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 Watertown do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  14. 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.

  15. 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 Watertown that’s open today: ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center , Oak Square YMCA, Ethos Veronica Smith Café

  16. Where are you located?

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