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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Fourth Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    To make an appointment, go here: www.fourthboston.org/shop

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, June 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, July 14th (next month)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Map of Fourth Church

    Location

    340 Dorchester Street

    South Boston, MA 02127

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 268-1281
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Open to everyone fridays 9 to 1pm, nothing required , anybody can come, not open on holidays

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, June 12th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    https://www.sbchc.org/

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    Other

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    This resource operates as Ollie's Diaper Depot, providing diapers and baby essentials. It is not a food pantry. Mobile market

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 24th (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (next month)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, August 26th (in 2 months)

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

  5. 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.

  6. 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 South Boston.

  7. 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!

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    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
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • 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

  9. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in South 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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 South Boston do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  12. 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.

  13. 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 South Boston that’s open today: Ethos Neighborhood House Café

  14. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in South Boston for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  15. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  16. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in South Boston 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.

  17. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in South Boston, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.