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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Boston Children's Hospital/Family Food Connections

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.98 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

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      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

    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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    Community fridge

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Open for everyone, and anytime

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Today

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • 12:00 am–11:59 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.98 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on 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 Pill 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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.05 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.46 mi


    Info

    SENIOR DINING SITES

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 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

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      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)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.83 mi


    Info

    If you are unsure of whether you qualify, please call Elizabeth Boen, Director, at 617-800-5339

    Emergency Food Delivery Assistance

    1. Must live in Brookline
    2. Disabled or high risk due to age, immune-compromised, or other related medical conditions
    3. Has a referral from local social service agencies (not required)
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.49 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

    • 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.85 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
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (next month)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Pill 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Pill Hill do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Pill Hill that’s open today: Boston Children's Hospital/Family Food Connections, Jamaica Plain Community Fridge, Ethos Jamaica Plain at Back of the Hill, Brookline Emergency Food Pantry, Ethos Back of the Hill Café

  19. Where are you located?

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

  20. 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.

  21. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Pill 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.

  22. 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 Pill Hill, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.