Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
The Lifeboat Food Pantry distributes food on the parking lot of Peterburrow Street Building.
Clients must call to confirm availability if the schedule falls on a holiday.
Today
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, September 17th (next week)
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, September 24th (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Thursday
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Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
Wed, September 23rd (in 2 weeks)
3:30 pm
Wed, October 7th (in 4 weeks)
3:30 pm
Wed, October 21st (next month)
3:30 pm
3:30 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
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Next Wednesday
3:30 pm
Wed, September 30th (in 3 weeks)
3:30 pm
Wed, October 14th (next month)
3:30 pm
3:30 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday
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 Fenway–Kenmore.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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Today
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Monday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Community fridge
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An interfaith, outdoor community fridge and pantry outside Northeastern Hillel offering free food to anyone in the community. Operates on a mutual‑aid ‘give what you can, take what you need’ model and is maintained by volunteers from NU Mutual Aid and partner campus faith/service groups. Businesses and neighbors may donate appropriate labeled items; see guidelines.
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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Nicole Bremen (617) 860-1068 6/23/2026 10:00:00 AM 6/23/2026 10:00:00 AM
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Thu, September 17th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
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Other
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Basho Express is a Boston University campus dining location on Central Campus that serves made-to-order sushi, Japanese-inspired bowls, wraps, and salads. Customers can create their own bowls or choose from specialty rolls and hot entrees. Orders are placed through Grubhub Campus Dining tablets for convenient pick-up. Vegetarian options are available on the menu.
Today
11:30 am–4:00 pm
Tomorrow
11:30 am–4:00 pm
Next Monday
11:30 am–4:00 pm
11:30 am–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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His Mansion Ministries is a 9-month residential Christian discipleship and recovery program located on a 350-acre farm. It serves young adults (18 and older) struggling with addiction, life-controlling issues, and mental health struggles. The program combines biblical teaching, community living, and work therapy. It does not accept insurance and is free of charge for residents, supported by donations. The office is open Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-2pm.
Today
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tomorrow
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Next Monday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Friday
Other
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This is a university dining hall at Boston University's West Campus, primarily serving students. It offers a variety of food stations, including Halal, vegan, and gluten-free options. While it has a 'gluten free pantry' station, it does not function as a traditional food pantry providing groceries to the general public.
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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An all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on Boston University's East Campus with a wide variety of culinary stations. The venue features a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and pantry designed to avoid cross-contact, a complete vegan kitchen station, and a cozy fireplace in the dining area. Multiple made-to-order stations include brick-oven pizza, omelets, and deli sandwiches alongside home-style comfort food and international cuisine. Take-out meals known as Rhetty-2-Go are available, and wireless internet is provided throughout the space.
Open now!
7:00 am–9:00 am
Today
11:00 am–1:30 pm
Today
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
7:00 am–9:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am–1:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
10:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Saturday, Sunday
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Saturday, Sunday
Every location is different! Some places in Fenway–Kenmore 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 Fenway–Kenmore 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 Fenway–Kenmore that’s open today: Lifeboat at Boston Temple Church, Ethos Morville House Café, Huntington Avenue YMCA, Basho Express, His Mansion Ministries, The Fresh Food Co. at Marciano Commons
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Fenway–Kenmore for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Fenway–Kenmore for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.