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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Codman Apartments Café (Codman Apartments)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.13 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Ethos Codman Apartments Café (Codman Apartments)

    Location

    784 Washington Street

    Dorchester, MA 02124

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 477-6688

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Dorchester YMCA Mobile Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.13 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Mobile pantry
      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Mon, December 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Mon, December 16th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Mon, January 6th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Monday

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    Map of Dorchester YMCA Mobile Pantry

    Location

    776 Washington Street

    Dorchester, MA 02124

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Healthy Baby, Healthy Child

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

    Clothing is available occasionally, diapers are only for the clients

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Diapers available once a month, but parents must register
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Healthy Baby, Healthy Child

    Location

    213 River Street

    Mattapan, MA 02126

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 534-2032

  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 Ashmont.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Codman Square Food Pantry

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    0.87 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Codman Square Food Pantry

    Location

    378 Washington Street

    Dorchester, MA 02124

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    YMCA Boston - VietAid

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must be income-eligible
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • 1 bag per family/person

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of YMCA Boston - VietAid

    Location

    42 Charles Street

    Dorchester, MA 02122

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 822-3717

    https://www.vietaid.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.25 mi


    Info

    Please call customer service at 8:30 am Mon-Fri, to be put on the appointment list. Please note, 25 slots available. Name and family size collected for tracking and amount of food distributed. We also process SNAP applications. You do not have to be a patient, just call for an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday

    Map of Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center

    Location

    895 Blue Hill Avenue

    Dorchester, MA 02124

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Perkins Community Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.84 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:30 pm–7:30 pm

      • Pre-registration required

      Welcome to the Thanksgiving Turkey and Ham Giveaway event! Join us at the Perkins Community Center for a day filled with gratitude and community spirit. We are excited to share the holiday joy with our community by giving away turkeys and hams to those in need. Only 1 Turkey or Ham per household. Must have a voucher to participate! Let's spread joy and kindness this Thanksgiving season!

      REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-turkey-and-ham-giveaway-tickets-1081375676759?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

    Map of Perkins Community Center

    Location

    155 Talbot Avenue

    Dorchester, MA 02124

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Faith Christian Church

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, December 13th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, December 27th (next month)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    Map of Faith Christian Church

    Location

    301 Harvard Street

    Dorchester, MA 02124

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Food Pantry at Harbor Health

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.28 mi


    Info

    Client can come once a month for household that has 1-5 members, and twice a month for household that has 6 or more family members.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Food Pantry at Harbor Health

    Location

    10 Minot Street

    Dorchester, MA 02122

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Keystone Café (Keystone Apartments)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.06 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, December 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    Map of Ethos Keystone Café (Keystone Apartments)

    Location

    151 Hallet Street

    Cedar Grove, MA 02124

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 477-6688

    https://www.keystonecmj.com/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Ashmont 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Ashmont do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Ashmont that’s open today: Ethos Codman Apartments Café (Codman Apartments), Healthy Baby, Healthy Child, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, Faith Christian Church

  20. Where are you located?

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