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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Boston Children's Hospital/Family Food Connections

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    Info

    www.childrenshospital.org/patient-resources/family-food-connections

    Location Overview Boston Children’s Hospital has launched a new community program, Family Food Connections — a food pantry in Jamaica Plain. It’s located within the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments, a Boston Housing Authority development, and next to Boston Children’s at Martha Eliot.The name Family Food Connections is to recognize all of the positive connections that can be made through food. It is a unique collaborative partnership between Boston Children’s and the Boston Housing Authority, a long-time partner.

    **Location Contact

    Stacy Walker stacy.walker@childrens.harvard.edu

    Location Features Near Public Transit

    **Special Location Hours / Closures

    November 27, 2025 Closed December 25, 2025 Closed

    **Family Food Connections

    Program Details Programs: Pantry

    Items Offered: Dairy, Eggs, Produce, Shelf Stable / Non-Perishable Goods

    Dietary Options Available: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

    Languages Spoken: English, Haitian Creole, Spanish

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Boston Children's Hospital/Family Food Connections

    Location

    30 Bickford Street

    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 919-3067

    https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 mi


    Info

    Appointments are required for the food pantry. To schedule an appointment, clients must call the day before their desired pick-up day by 3:00 PM. Call on Wednesdays for Thursday appointments, Thursdays for Friday appointments, and Fridays for Monday appointments. Clients need to bring documents to their appointment, and details about required documents will be provided when scheduling the appointment. Clients must bring their own bags.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.93 mi


    Info

    Twice‑monthly community food pantry operated by the Islamic Multi‑Service Organization in partnership with the Dewitt Center. Distributes pantry staples, fresh produce, bread, and occasionally meat to households in need. Open to all and first‑come while supplies last. IMSO also connects neighbors to additional social services such as education, job training, and re‑entry support.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

  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 Mission Hill.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 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

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.54 mi


    Info

    Weekday Ethos Community Café at Back of the Hill Apartments provides congregate, dine‑in lunches for older adults, along with social activities and nutrition education.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.73 mi


    Info

    The Lifeboat Food Pantry distributes food on the parking lot of Peterburrow Street Building.

    Clients must call to confirm availability if the schedule falls on a holiday.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, June 18th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.47 mi


    Info

    Distribution is in Parking lot of Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120, United States

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, June 27th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.92 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 27th (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 3 months)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.88 mi


    Info

    • You are advised to bring a cart to carry the produce offered as it may be heavy.
    • Elderly assistance is advised
    • You may inquire more on other services offered in their organisation on site.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Mission Hill 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 Mission Hill 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 Mission Hill that’s open today: Boston Children's Hospital/Family Food Connections, ABCD Parker Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Service Center, Ethos Jamaica Plain at Back of the Hill

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Mission Hill 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 Mission Hill 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 Mission Hill, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.