Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
Today
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Today
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
This Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday
SNAP/EBT
10 minutes
average wait time
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://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/#/sunbucks If you need an EBT card, you can request one be sent to you via mail on the DTA Connect mobile app, DTAConnect.com or using the automated prompts on the DTA Assistance Line (877-382-2363). Most cards are delivered within 3-5 days. You can also visit one of our local offices to receive an EBT card if you need one more quickly. If you cannot visit an office, talk to our staff about other options.
You can apply for SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC online at DTAConnect.com or over the phone on the DTA Assistance Line at 877-382-2363 (press 7) (help in over 100 languages). Learn all you can do to manage your case 24/7 without visiting a DTA office (e.g., submit documents, request letter showing your DTA benefits, etc.) at Mass.gov/ContactDTA.
Today
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tomorrow
CLOSED
This Wednesday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
8:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact
(617) 551-1700
https://www.mass.gov/locations/dta-chelsea-center-transitional-assistance-office
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
Tomorrow
CLOSED
This Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
This Friday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Contact
(781) 598-0673
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 in Boston.
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)
5 minutes
average wait time
We provide, free of cost, mostly non-perishable food by appointment. We distribute food only on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Appoinments are given only in person at the church (201 Washington Avenue, Chelsea) on Saturdays from 10 to 11a.m.
This Saturday
8:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, November 22nd (next week)
8:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, November 29th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–11:00 am
8:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
Staff speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish.
Today
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Today
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Tomorrow
CLOSED
Tomorrow
CLOSED
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
The food pantry will provide a 3 to 4 day food supply for one household. There is a short questionnaire regarding household/demographic info for the pantry's records. Thrift Shop: Wednesdays 2-6pm Fridays 10am-1:30pm Saturdays 10am-1:30pm
This Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, November 19th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
Sat, November 22nd (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, November 26th (in 2 weeks)
CLOSED
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
Open to Residents of Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston and Charlestown Registration on site, visit the location Monday to Friday other than Thursday for registration.
This Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, November 19th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, November 22nd (next week)
Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution: 9:00 am
Register between October 27 and November 17, 2025 Qualifying households of three or more, with at least one child under the age of 16 in their household, are encouraged to register to receive a Thanksgiving dinner. When registering, select the Corps that is listed beside your ZIP Code below. Register HERE starting on October 27th! https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/salvationarmy
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
Tomorrow
6:30 pm–8:00 pm
Tue, November 18th (next week)
6:30 pm–8:00 pm
Tue, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
6:30 pm–8:00 pm
6:30 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
To register to attend a Community Cafe ready to eat meal at site, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
CLOSED
This Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
8 minutes
average wait time
Open to Residents of East Boston
Sat, December 6th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, December 13th (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, January 3rd (in 2 months)
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
Every location is different! Some places in 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.
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 in Boston 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 in Boston that’s open today: Catholic Charities Lynn, DTA Chelsea Center Transitional Assistance Office, Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center, YMCA Boston - VietAid
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Boston for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.