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 Brookline.

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 Brookline 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 Brookline 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 Brookline that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/jamaica-plain-community-fridge">Jamaica Plain Community Fridge</a>

Where are you located?

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

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Jamaica Plain at Out4Supper
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
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 or email for registration
  Seniors Only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tue, September 2nd (in 4 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tue, October 7th (in 2 months)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
Location
301 South Huntington Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
directions
Contact
(617) 522-6700
https://www.ethocare.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

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

Emergency Food Delivery Assistance

Must live in Brookline

Disabled or high risk due to age, immune-compromised, or other related medical conditions

Has a referral from local social service agencies (not required)
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
  Wear Facemask
  Medical, Legal, and Service Link clinics
- This Thursday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
  Wear Facemask
  Medical, Legal, and Service Link clinics
- This Friday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
  Wear Facemask
  Medical, Legal, and Service Link clinics
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Friday
Location
210 Harvard Street
United Parish
Brookline, MA 02446
directions
Contact
(617) 800-5339
brooklinefoodpantry.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Emergency Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.52 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tue, August 12th (next week)
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tue, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
226 High Street
Brookline, MA 02445
directions
Contact
(617) 800-5339
brooklinefoodpantry.com.
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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 Brookline.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Back of the Hill Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.58 mi
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
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
100 South Huntington Avenue
Mission Hill, MA 02130
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Jamaica Plain at Back of the Hill
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.54 mi
Info
SENIOR DINING SITES
- Requirements
  Seniors Only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
100 South Huntington Avenue
Jamaica Hills, MA 02130
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Out2Brunch @ Goddard Café (LGBTQ)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.57 mi
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.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sat, September 20th (next month)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sat, October 18th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
165 Chestnut Street
Brookline, MA 02445
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Julia Martin House Cafe
1 review
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
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
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Meal delivery available for seniors
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, August 13th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
90 Bickford Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
directions
Contact
(617) 522-6700
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Nate Smith House Café
1 review
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.27 mi
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
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, August 13th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Friday
Location
155 Lamartine Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
directions
Contact
(617) 522-6700
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.26 mi
Info
Open to Residents of Brookline
- Requirements
  ID required
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
  Registration required
  Zip code restrictions
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, August 14th (next week)
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
55 Egmont Street
Brookline, MA 02446
directions
Contact
(617) 800-5339
http://www.brooklinefoodpantry.org/
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Community fridge
Jamaica Plain Community Fridge
2 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

Info
Open for everyone, and anytime
Schedule
- Open now!
  12:00 am–11:59 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:00 am–11:59 pm
- This Tuesday
  12:00 am–11:59 pm
- 12:00 am–11:59 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
672 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
directions
Contact
(617) 524-1700
https://cityfeedandsupply.com/centre-street-store/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Brookline 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 Brookline 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 Brookline that’s open today: Jamaica Plain Community Fridge
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brookline for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.