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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Lynn

    57 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 mi


    Info

    Market‑style, client‑choice food pantry providing free groceries to Lynn‑area households. Located inside the Greater Lynn Senior Services building and part of the Phoenix Food Hub collaboration; related assistance such as SNAP and housing support is available on‑site through partner staff. Thursday morning distribution is reserved for older adults and those with limited mobility.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    Map of Catholic Charities Lynn

    Location

    8 Silsbee Street

    Lynn, MA 01901

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 451-7999

    https://www.ccab.org/basic-needs/food-pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.34 mi


    Info

    This pantry offers a senior delivery program. Please contact the pantry for more information regarding eligibility and schedule.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Mon, August 17th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.08 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

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

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

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

    • 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

  5. 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.

  6. 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 East Lynn.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    56 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 mi


    Info

    The Salvation Army Lynn Citadel provides free groceries to individuals and families in need. The pantry serves residents of Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus, Malden, Melrose, and surrounding communities. Clients are served on a first-come, first-served basis using a number system, and the pantry may close early once capacity is reached for the day. In addition to food, this location offers SNAP application assistance, emergency disaster services, youth programs, and period products through a partnership with Dignity Matters. One in five Lynn residents is food insecure, and the pantry is open to all who need help regardless of background.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    Contact

    (781) 598-0673(Sun–Thu 9am–5pm)

    https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/lynn/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 29th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, September 26th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, October 31st (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.55 mi


    Info

    Program Details Programs: Pantry

    Service Area: CITY: , Lynn

    Food Program Features: Prepared bags (no choice)

    Items Offered: Protein

    Languages Spoken: English

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 5th Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.73 mi


    Info

    No Regular Program Hours Call for Information

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 15th (next week)

      12:30 pm

    • Sat, September 19th (next month)

      12:30 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (in 2 months)

      12:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.79 mi


    Info

    • Must be Chelsea Residents

    Apartment residents only

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 3 weeks)

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 7:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    4.48 mi


    Info

    Revere Public Schools hosts this USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) site at the historic William G. Reinstein Bandstand on Revere Beach Boulevard, as part of the statewide Summer Eats initiative run by Project Bread and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The program gives youth access to free, ready-to-eat meals during the summer when school is out. No ID or registration is required.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    4.55 mi


    Info

    We ask that first-time clients please come by 10:30am so that we have time to register you.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, August 28th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Lynn 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 East Lynn do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 East Lynn that’s open today: My Brother's Table

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in East Lynn for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in East Lynn, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.