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 East Boston.

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 East 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.

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 East 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.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in East Boston to see if any are 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 in East Boston.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in East Boston 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)
Grace Federated Church Saturday Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

Info
Open to Residents of East Boston
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- 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
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)
Iglesia Biblica Faro De Luz
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

Info
Grocery bag
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Tuesday
  10:30 am
- Tue, November 18th (next week)
  10:30 am
- Tue, November 25th (in 2 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), Other material needs
Central Community Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time
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
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
- This Friday
  Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
  Clothing may be available
- Mon, November 17th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
- 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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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 East Boston.
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)
EBNHC - Community Resource and Wellness Center
8 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

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
- This Thursday
  1:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Thu, November 20th (next week)
  1:30 pm–5:30 pm
- November 27th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, November 27th (in 2 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Outreach Van Project
5 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time
Info
Food, toiletries, and clothes
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, November 20th (next week)
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, November 27th (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
197 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 358-7476
https://www.facebook.com/buovp/
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Food pantry (groceries)
BCYF Paris St.
1 review
Unclaimed
16 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This 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
- This 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, November 18th (next week)
  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)
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry at Crossroads Family Center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Food is distributed through the white door on the side of the building.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  3:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  3:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, November 19th (next week)
  3:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Sunday
Location
56 Havre Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 567-5926
https://stmaryscenterma.org/about/home/crossroads/
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Food pantry (groceries)
East Boston YMCA Mobile pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Mobile pantry
  Open to all
Schedule
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Tuesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, December 9th (in 4 weeks)
  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)
Maverick Landing( Brooklyn Food Corps / Brooklyn Rescue)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, November 19th (next week)
  2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, November 26th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
31 Liverpool Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(978) 985-8096
https://mlcsboston.org/food-market
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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

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
- 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.
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Tuesday
  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 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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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in East 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.
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 East Boston 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in East Boston to see if any are 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 in East Boston.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in East Boston for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.