www.childrenshospital.org/patient-resources/family-food-connections

Location Overview Boston Children’s Hospital has launched a new community program, Family Food Connections — a food pantry in Jamaica Plain. It’s located within the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments, a Boston Housing Authority development, and next to Boston Children’s at Martha Eliot.The name Family Food Connections is to recognize all of the positive connections that can be made through food. It is a unique collaborative partnership between Boston Children’s and the Boston Housing Authority, a long-time partner.

**Location Contact

Stacy Walker stacy.walker@childrens.harvard.edu

Location Features Near Public Transit

**Special Location Hours / Closures

November 27, 2025 Closed December 25, 2025 Closed

**Family Food Connections

Program Details Programs: Pantry

Items Offered: Dairy, Eggs, Produce, Shelf Stable / Non-Perishable Goods

Dietary Options Available: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Languages Spoken: English, Haitian Creole, Spanish

If you are unsure of whether you qualify, please call Elizabeth Boen, Director, at 617-800-5339

Emergency Food Delivery Assistance

1. Must live in Brookline
2. Disabled or high risk due to age, immune-compromised, or other related medical conditions
3. Has a referral from local social service agencies (not required)

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

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

The Brookline Food Pantry serves any client in need of food assistance that has a Brookline address. New clients can register on site at their first visit. A photo ID and proof of Brookline address is needed to register. Proof of address could be a bank statement, electricity bill, lease, etc. Unfortunately, we are unable to register and provide food to those who do not live in Brookline.

• Open to Residents of Brookline

The Lifeboat Food Pantry distributes food on the parking lot of Peterburrow Street Building.

Clients must call to confirm availability if the schedule falls on a holiday.

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

www.parkerhillfenway.org

**Pantry Program

Program Overview Appointments required. Call 617-445-6000 to sign up on wednesay, Thursdays and Friday. Clients must bring their own bags.

Program Details Programs: Pantry

Service Area: CITY: , Boston

Food Program Features: Prepared bags (no choice)

Dietary Options Available: Vegetarian

Languages Spoken: Spanish

ID required for all members of the household