Community fridge
35 minutes
average wait time
Open for everyone, and anytime
Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Open now!
12:00 am–11:59 pm
Tomorrow
12:00 am–11:59 pm
This Tuesday
12:00 am–11:59 pm
12:00 am–11:59 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
3 minutes
average wait time
0.98 mi
For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org
This Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, February 18th (next week)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
3 minutes
average wait time
1.05 mi
For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org
This Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
This Friday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, February 18th (next week)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Friday
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.
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)
no ratings yet
0.28 mi
This Tuesday
3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Tue, February 17th (next week)
3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Tue, February 24th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm–7:00 pm
3:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
0.83 mi
If you are unsure of whether you qualify, please call Elizabeth Boen, Director, at 617-800-5339
Emergency Food Delivery Assistance
This Wednesday
2:00 pm–5:00 pm
This Thursday
10:30 am–1:00 pm
This Friday
10:30 am–1:00 pm
2:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
10:30 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
0.83 mi
The Brookline Food Pantry serves any client in need of food assistance that has a Brookline address. New clients can register on site at their first visit. A photo ID and proof of Brookline address is needed to register. Proof of address could be a bank statement, electricity bill, lease, etc. Unfortunately, we are unable to register and provide food to those who do not live in Brookline.
This Wednesday
2:00 pm–5:00 pm
This Thursday
10:30 am–1:00 pm
This Friday
10:30 am–1:00 pm
10:30 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday, Friday
2:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.85 mi
For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org
This Wednesday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Wed, March 11th (next month)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Wed, April 8th (in 2 months)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.34 mi
For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.
Sat, February 21st (next week)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, March 21st (next month)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
0.86 mi
Mon, February 16th (next week)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Mon, March 2nd (in 3 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Mon, March 16th (next month)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Monday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
0.98 mi
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
This Tuesday
12:00 pm–6:00 pm
This Wednesday
11:00 am–4:00 pm
This Thursday
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
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.
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 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 that’s open today: Jamaica Plain Community Fridge
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.