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 Village.

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 Village 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 Village 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 Village that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/brookline-emergency-food-pantry">Brookline Emergency Food Pantry </a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/ethos-back-of-the-hill-caf">Ethos Back of the Hill Café</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/boston-children-s-hospital-family-food-connections">Boston Children's Hospital/Family Food Connections</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 Village 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

0.57 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
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Julia Martin House Cafe
1 review
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.96 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
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, October 29th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, November 5th (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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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.16 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, October 30th (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/
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 Village.
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 Nate Smith House Café
2 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.18 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 Friday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, October 29th (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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Jamaica Plain at Out4Supper
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.59 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
- Tue, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tue, December 2nd (in 2 months)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 3 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)
ISBCC Roxbury@ RCC Parking Lot
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.17 mi
Info
Distribution is in Parking lot of Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120, United States
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, November 22nd (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
100 Malcolm X Boulevard
Roxbury, MA 02119
directions
Contact
(617) 858-6114
https://isbcc.org/social-services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Brookline Food Pantry - United Parish Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.58 mi
Info
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.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Friday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
15 Marion Street
Coolidge Corner South Side, MA 02446
directions
Contact
(617) 800-5339
https://brooklinefoodpantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Emergency Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.65 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tue, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tue, November 11th (in 3 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.
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Back of the Hill Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.38 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
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Thursday
  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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Food pantry (groceries)
Boston Children's Hospital/Family Food Connections
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.94 mi
Info
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
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
30 Bickford Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
directions
Contact
(617) 919-3067
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Brookline Village 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 Village 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 Village that’s open today: Brookline Emergency Food Pantry , Ethos Back of the Hill Café, Boston Children's Hospital/Family Food Connections
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brookline Village for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.