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 Allston.

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 Allston 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 Allston 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 Allston 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 Allston.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Allston 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Allston Brighton APAC
10 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

0.07 mi
Info
Serves: Allston-Brighton community Currently we serve around 90-100+ households. We do ask that recipients of food baskets provide us with their name, address, and number of adults and children in their household. *Please note that in the months of November and December we only have one distribution day on the third Saturday of the month. Yearly schedules of exact distribution dates can be found at the church.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
406 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
directions
Contact
(617) 783-1485
http://www.allstonbrightonapac.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.1 mi
Info
Primariy a soup kitchen that has started giving bags of food at the end of the meals.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Mon, December 30th (next week)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Mon, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
62 Harvard Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
directions
Contact
(617) 787-7625
hrocboston.org/ourchurch/ministries.html#opendoor
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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.92 mi
Info
Open to Residents of Brookline and other Qualified Families (See Website for Details)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, January 2nd (next week)
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
55 Egmont Street
Brookline, MA 02446
directions
Contact
(617) 800-5339
http://www.brooklinefoodpantry.org/
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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 Allston.
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)
Brighton Allston Congregational Church: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

1.24 mi
Info
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
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- 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): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
404 Washington Street
St. Elizabeth's, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 254-4046
abfoodpantry.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
Brookline Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.21 mi
Info
If you are unsure of whether you qualify, please call Elizabeth Boen, Director, at 617-800-5339

Emergency Food Delivery Assistance

Must live in Brookline

Disabled or high risk due to age, immune-compromised, or other related medical conditions

Has a referral from local social service agencies (not required)
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  ID required
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Medical, Legal, and Service Link clinics
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day, Christmas Day, Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Friday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day, New Year's Day, New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
210 Harvard Street
United Parish
Brookline, MA 02446
directions
Contact
(617) 800-5339
brooklinefoodpantry.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Covenant House Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  4:45 pm–6:15 pm
- Wed, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  4:45 pm–6:15 pm
- Wed, January 22nd (next month)
  4:45 pm–6:15 pm
- 4:45 pm–6:15 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 4:45 pm–6:15 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
30 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.3 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- This Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
66 Winthrop Street
Riverside, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 547-2841
hshshelter.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
CAMBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.14 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, January 4th (next week)
  6:00 am
- Sat, January 4th (next week)
  6:01 am
- Sat, February 1st (in 2 months)
  6:01 am
- every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
459 Putnam Avenue
Cambridgeport, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 576-6779
cambridgebaptist.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Solutions at Work
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.44 mi
Info
PLEASE CALL AHEAD for an APPOINTMENT!
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Friday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1151 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 576-0039
solutionsatwork.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.39 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, January 4th (next week)
  11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–12:30 pm
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
29 Mount Auburn Street
Riverside, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 491-8400
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Allston 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 Allston 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 Allston 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 Allston.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Allston for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.