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 in Waterfront.

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 in Waterfront 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 in Waterfront 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 in Waterfront that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/usccb-the-paulist-center">USCCB/ The Paulist Center+</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/abcd-north-end-west-end-neighborhood-service-center">ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/ethos-east-boston-heritage-apt">Ethos East Boston Heritage Apt.</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/paulist-center">Paulist Center</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-francis-house">St. Francis House</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/ethos-nazzaro-caf-nazzaro-community-center">Ethos Nazzaro Café (Nazzaro Community Center)</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-francis-house-meals">St. Francis House Meals</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/self-service-dta-kiosk-at-boston-city-hall-limited-services-available">Self-service DTA Kiosk at Boston City Hall (limited services available)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Waterfront for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
USCCB/ The Paulist Center And Wed. Supper Club
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.59 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Wed, October 29th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
5 Park Street
Boston, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 948-2428
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
USCCB/ The Paulist Center+
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.62 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
5 Park Street Place
Downtown, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 948-2428
https://www.paulistcenter.org/get-involved/social-justice/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center
1 review
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

0.71 mi
Info
They provide general case assistance as well
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Seniors and people with disabilities
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  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
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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 in Waterfront.
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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos East Boston Heritage Apt.
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.92 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
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- 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)
Boston Rescue Mission
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.53 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Wed, November 19th (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
39 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
directions
Contact
(617) 338-9000
https://www.brm.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Paulist Center
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
The Wednesday Night Supper Club
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  General public
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
5 Park Street
Boston, MA 02108
directions
Contact
(617) 942-4460
www.paulistcenter.org/get-involved/social-justice
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis House
6 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.75 mi
Info
Sign up at the Counseling Desk in the St. Francis House Day Care
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every day
Location
39 Boylston Street
Downtown, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 457-1007
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Nazzaro Café (Nazzaro Community Center)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.58 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
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
30 North Bennet Street
North End, MA 02113
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis House Meals
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.75 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  7:30 am–9:00 am
- Today
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  7:30 am–9:00 am
- 7:30 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
39 Boylston Street
Downtown, MA 02116
directions
Contact
(617) 457-1007
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
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SNAP/EBT
Self-service DTA Kiosk at Boston City Hall (limited services available)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
Info
Parking

There is no parking on-site.

Services

There is an official Department of Transitional Assistance Kiosk at this location with access to the DTA Connect mobile application and website. Learn what you can do through DTA Connect.

PLEASE NOTE: These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.

Accessibility

The kiosk is located between the 2nd and 3rd floors (right beside the tax windows). Take the North elevator to floor 3 and then head to the tax windows. You will see the podium just behind a column.

People who use wheelchairs can reach the kiosk from the building's first floor entrance from Congress Street near Faneuil Hall or the third floor entrance from City Hall Plaza at Government Center by taking the North elevator up to the 6th floor then taking the South elevator down to the 3rd floor.
Schedule
- Today
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- This Thursday
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1 City Hall Square
Downtown, MA 02201
directions
Contact
(877) 382-2363
https://www.mass.gov/locations/self-service-dta-kiosk-at-boston-city-hall-limited-services-available
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Waterfront 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 in Waterfront 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 in Waterfront that’s open today: USCCB/ The Paulist Center+, ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center, Ethos East Boston Heritage Apt., Paulist Center, St. Francis House, Ethos Nazzaro Café (Nazzaro Community Center), St. Francis House Meals, Self-service DTA Kiosk at Boston City Hall (limited services available)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Waterfront for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.