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?

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: Grace Federated Church Saturday Food Pantry

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)
Grace Federated Church Saturday Food Pantry
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.83 mi
Info
Open to Residents of East Boston
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 7th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
760 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 569-5358
https://www.facebook.com/gracechurcheastie/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

3.99 mi
Info
They provide general case assistance as well
- Requirements
  Seniors only
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Other social services available
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1 Michelangelo Street
North End, MA 02113
directions
Contact
(617) 670-1161
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Food pantry (groceries)
Outreach Van Project
6 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

3.42 mi
Info
Food, toiletries, and clothes
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
197 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 872-7782
https://www.facebook.com/buovp/
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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), Other material needs
Central Community Church
11 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

3.32 mi
Info
They also offer free English classes on tuesday and friday at 9 am till 10:30
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
- Next Friday
  Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
  Clothing may be available
- Mon, February 16th (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
50 Bennington Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 569-7339
https://www.cagboston.com/ministries.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
BCYF Paris St.
3 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

3.25 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Clients may visit twice a week
- Next Friday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Clients may visit twice a week
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Clients may visit twice a week
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Friday
Location
112 Paris Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 635-5125
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Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston Mobile @ East Boston
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

3.07 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Mobile pantry
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, March 10th (next month)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
215 Bremen Street
Jeffries Point, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 418-8320
Ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket
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Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia Biblica Faro De Luz
5 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

3.03 mi
Info
Grocery bag
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:30 am
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am
- Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
  10:30 am
- 10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
332 Bremen Street
Jeffries Point, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 567-6022
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos East Boston Heritage Apt.
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

3.26 mi
Info
Grocery Distribution is at the back of the East Boston Heritage Apt. office To register to attend a Community Cafe meal program, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org
- Requirements
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors only
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors only
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
209 Sumner Street
Jeffries Point, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 561-0040
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Food pantry (groceries)
EBNHC - Community Resource and Wellness Center
11 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

3.44 mi
Info
Call 1-617-568-4845 to get help Or Fill-up form on website: https://www.ebnhc.org/en/services/crwc.html
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  1:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
  1:30 pm–5:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
282 Meridian Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 568-4845
https://www.ebnhc.org/en/services/crwc.html
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos East Boston Senior Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.59 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
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
7 Bayswater Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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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?
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: Grace Federated Church Saturday Food Pantry
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.