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    Food pantry (groceries)

    USCC/St. Patrick's Food Pantry-Watertown

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.33 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–11:45 am

    • Thu, October 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–11:45 am

    • Thu, October 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:45 am

    • 10:00 am–11:45 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of USCC/St. Patrick's Food Pantry-Watertown

    Location

    770 Mount Auburn Street

    Watertown, MA 02472

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 926-9680
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.49 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • 6:00 am–10:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 6:00 am–7:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 7:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Contact

    https://www.facebook.com/OakSquareYMCA/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.61 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
    • 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

  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 Watertown.

  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)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    0.38 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 3rd (next week)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 7th (in 2 months)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    1.81 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 3rd (next week)

      12:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (in 3 weeks)

      12:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, November 7th (in 2 months)

      12:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 12:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.63 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:20 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:20 pm–2:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–11:00 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.77 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Mon, October 5th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.69 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.01 mi


    Info

    Volunteer-run nonprofit pantry providing supplementary staple groceries to Belmont residents experiencing temporary hardship; operates as a client‑choice model during limited monthly hours.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Sat, October 3rd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Sat, October 17th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.92 mi


    Info

    Doors open at 5:00pm with the meal served, restaurant-style at 5:30 pm

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm

    • Thu, October 1st (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm

    • Thu, October 8th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown that’s open today: Oak Square YMCA, Ethos Veronica Smith Café, Shaloh School (Parking Lot) (SF-272-001), BCYF - Jackson Mann Community Center (SF-174-413)

  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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.