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.

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 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 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?

You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Healthy Baby, Healthy Child
6 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

1.22 mi
Info
Clothing is available occasionally, diapers are only for the clients
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Friday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Mon, February 16th (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 10:00 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
213 River Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 534-2032
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Food pantry (groceries)
USCC/ St. Matthew's Church Food Pantry
7 reviews
Claimed
19 minutes
average wait time

1.6 mi
Info
2 bags of food given to each client. Need photo ID with Boston/Dorchester address.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Fri, February 27th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
29 Stanton Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 653-0655
Food pantry (groceries)
Milton Community Food Pantry/Parkway Methodist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.71 mi
Info
The Milton Community Food Pantry cares deeply for our clients and volunteers. We want everyone to feel safe while fulfilling our mission to provide food to local residents in need.

The Pantry recently reopened to allow clients in to shop. Health and safety precautions are being strictly observed.

Clients entering the Pantry will wear a mask at all times.

Social distancing is being observed by clients and volunteers within the Pantry.

A Pantry volunteer will shop with each client, and bag selected grocery items.

No more than 3 clients at a time will be allowed inside the Pantry to shop.

If you walk to the Pantry, we encourage you to bring a folding grocery cart to carry your food home.

Please bring your reusable bags.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, March 7th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
158 Blue Hills Parkway
Milton, MA 02186
directions
Contact
(617) 696-0221
https://www.miltonfoodpantryma.org/
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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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Greater Boston Nazarene Compassion. Ctr.
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.9 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  8:00 am–12:00 am
- Next Friday
  8:00 am–12:00 am
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 am
- 8:00 am–12:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Friday
Location
130 River Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
177-484-9615
www.gbncc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
CWS/Blue Hill Church of Christ
6 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.78 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
1505 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 427-5200
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/#googtrans(en|en)
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Food pantry (groceries)
NHM/Mattapan Mobile Market
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.66 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  11:30 am–2:30 pm
- Fri, February 27th (in 3 weeks)
  11:30 am–2:30 pm
- Fri, March 13th (next month)
  11:30 am–2:30 pm
- 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
120 Babson Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 916-1883
www.ministryoftruthinternational.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
HHS/Neponset Health Center Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.58 mi
Info
www.hhsi.us/programs-and-services/food-access/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am
- Tue, March 3rd (in 4 weeks)
  8:30 am
- 8:30 am
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- 8:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 8:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
10 Minot Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 533-2228
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Food Pantry at Harbor Health
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.58 mi
Info
Client can come once a month for household that has 1-5 members, and twice a month for household that has 6 or more family members.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
  8:30 am–3:00 pm
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
10 Minot Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 282-3200
https://www.hhsi.us/programs-and-services/food-access/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ymca Boston Mobile @ Mildred Ave School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.7 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 Ymca Boston Mobile Pantry on 1st, 3RD and 5th Thursday https://ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket/
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors only
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 5th Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
5 Mildred Avenue
Wellington Hill, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gladtidings House of Prayer for All Nations
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.79 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, February 27th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
573 Norfolk Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
directions
Contact
(617) 296-6784
https://www.gtidings.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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?
You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.