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

Free kosher breakfast and lunch for children and teens through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals meet strict kosher standards, including cholov yisrael and glatt kosher, and are served in disposable packaging for grab-and-go convenience. Operated by Shaloh House, a Chabad Jewish day school, with no registration or documentation required.

The Food for Families program, run in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, provides groceries twice a month. This program is exclusively for families who are active members of the West End House Boys & Girls Club.

Offers pre-packed bags of non-perishable groceries, such as soup, macaroni, rice, and cornflakes, when the YMCA is open. There are no requirements to receive food.

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, such as:
  • Documents of the people living within the residence
  • Health Insurance card
  • Photo ID
• NOTE: Clients can come once a month
• Only serves members of their neighborhood

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

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

Additional services include: Clothing and Essentials Food Stamps/SNAP Holiday Meals Housing Counseling Services SummerWorks Tax Assistance Utility Bill Advocacy Youth Engaged in Action (YEA!) MBTA Income Eligible Reduced Fares Support Computer Literacy

The Open Door Soup Kitchen and St. Bridget's Food Pantry are ministries of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, supported by the Brookline Food Rescue. Every Monday evening, the church serves a full restaurant-style hot dinner including an entrée, salad, bread, beverage, and dessert to approximately 80-100 guests. St. Bridget's Food Pantry distributes grocery bags designed to provide protein-rich meals to approximately 65-75 households each week. The Brookline Food Rescue also provides fresh rescued produce and additional groceries at this location. All are welcome regardless of documentation or residency. Guests are encouraged to bring sturdy bags or carts to carry food home. The program has operated every Monday for over 30 years without interruption.

BCYF Jackson Mann Community Center is one of the City of Boston's BCYF community centers serving the Allston neighborhood, and it operates a Boston Summer Eats site. They offer ready-to-eat meals.

161-738-8554 Ext. 2

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.

Donations can be dropped off on: Tuesday, Thurday, or Friday from 9 am-12 pm.