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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, October 30th (next week)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (617) 268-8100

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.23 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, October 30th (next week)

      9:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (617) 268-1230

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

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.24 mi


    Info

    Open to everyone fridays 9 to 1pm, nothing required , anybody can come, not open on holidays

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • No ID is required.
    • Fri, October 31st (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • No ID is required.
    • Fri, November 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • No ID is required.
    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (617) 269-7500

    https://www.sbchc.org/

  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 South Boston.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.03 mi


    Info

    (entrance door is on Proctor Street)

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required on site
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.3 mi


    Info

    www.fourthboston.org/ministries/foodpantry/

    **Location Operating Hours

    Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 2nd, 4th Tue of the Month Upcoming: 10/14, 10/28, and 11/11

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, November 11th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, November 25th (next month)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Contact

    (857) 496-5870

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.43 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

      • Seniors Only
      • Pre-registration required by phone
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • 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

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.95 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 1st (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (617) 436-2190

    https://dorchestercatholic.org/

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.22 mi


    Info

    **Location Operating Hours

    Monday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Emergency Food Pantry

    Tuesday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Emergency Food Pantry

    Wednesday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Emergency Food Pantry

    Thursday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Emergency Food Pantry 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Meal Program

    Friday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Emergency Food Pantry 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Food Pantry

    Pantry Program

    *Program Overview

    **Senior Food Program every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 noon.

    Program Details

    Programs: Pantry

    Service Area: CITY: , Boston

    Food Program Features: Home Food Delivery

    Items Offered: Dairy, Protein

    Dietary Options Available: Vegetarian

    Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

    Meal Program

    Note: Thursday - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Seniors Only)

    Program Overview Home delivery is available in emergencies only. Saturday meal is only held once per month. This is also seasonal - call to check dates

    Program Details

    Programs: Meal Program

    Service Area: CITY: , Boston

    Food Program Features: Home Food Delivery

    Items Offered: Dairy, Protein

    Dietary Options Available: Vegetarian

    Languages Spoken: English

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:15 pm–12:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (617) 236-7233

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

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.97 mi


    Info

    Open to Residents of Dorchester or Boston

    Please call to verify availability on the week of Easter.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 1st (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    SNAP/EBT

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Apply online at" https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-summer-ebt-program Call 617-598-5022 or fill out the form on website link, and they will contact you. Please note: They are only able to assist Massachusetts residents with SNAP eligibility and applications. Nonresidents should contact their state agency or local food bank.

    • Offerings

      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in South Boston 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 South Boston 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 South Boston that’s open today: Ethos Neighborhood House Café, Salvation Army/South End Food Pantry & Meals, Greater Boston Food Bank

  20. Where are you located?

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