Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
0.33 mi
Donations can be dropped off on: Tuesday, Thurday, or Friday from 9 am-12 pm.
This Thursday
10:00 am–11:45 am
Thu, July 2nd (next week)
10:00 am–11:45 am
Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:45 am
10:00 am–11:45 am
every week on Thursday
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Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
1.49 mi
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.
Open now!
6:00 am–10:00 pm
Tomorrow
6:00 am–10:00 pm
This Wednesday
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
Food pantry (groceries)
1 minute
average wait time
0.38 mi
Sat, July 4th (next week)
10:30 am–12:00 pm
Sat, July 18th (in 3 weeks)
10:30 am–12:00 pm
Sat, August 1st (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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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.
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.
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)
no ratings yet
1.61 mi
For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.
Today
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
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
Food pantry (groceries)
3 minutes
average wait time
1.54 mi
New clients must bring the following:
Other programs are conducted every Thursday that only requires the following:
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
Today
11:00 am–3:30 pm
This Wednesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
This Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–3:30 pm
every week on Monday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
11:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Friday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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1.77 mi
This organization offers various food assistance programs across multiple locations, including fresh produce, groceries, and hot meals. All are welcome; no documents are required. Clients are encouraged to bring their own sturdy bags or carts. Please check individual program listings for specific details on times, locations, and services.
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Mon, June 29th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
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
Food pantry (groceries)
45 minutes
average wait time
1.81 mi
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.
Sat, July 4th (next week)
12:30 pm–3:30 pm
Sat, July 18th (in 3 weeks)
12:30 pm–3:30 pm
Sat, August 1st (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
Food pantry (groceries)
13 minutes
average wait time
2.01 mi
Volunteer-run nonprofit pantry providing supplementary staple groceries to Belmont residents experiencing temporary hardship; operates as a client‑choice model during limited monthly hours.
Next Sunday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Sat, July 4th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–9:30 am
Sat, July 18th (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
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.92 mi
Doors open at 5:00pm with the meal served, restaurant-style at 5:30 pm
This Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm
Thu, July 2nd (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm
Thu, July 9th (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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
1.82 mi
This Friday
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Fri, July 3rd (next week)
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Fri, July 10th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Friday
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.
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.
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.
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
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, ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Brookline Food Corps (Holy Resurection Orthodox Church)
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.
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.