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Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Tue, December 16th (in 2 weeks)
Christmas Toy & Winter gear Giveaway: 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
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Tue, December 16th (in 2 weeks)
Christmas Toy & Winter gear Giveaway: 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
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Registration starts on December 1st until December 17th Call 617-506-8150 to register! Serve age 2 - 12
Sat, December 20th (in 2 weeks)
Toys & Coat Giveaway: 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
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A first-come, first-served toy giveaway will be held on December 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Second Church, 44 Moultrie Street, Dorchester, MA 02124. Toys are for children up to 10 years old, and children must be present.
Sat, December 13th (next week)
Toy giveaway: 10:00 am
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.
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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Zip codes served,02122, 02124, 02126, 02133 Christmas Castle Requirements Your registration will be confirmed once you complete the verification process. Items needed for verification: Birth Certificate of each child (in your household) Financial need (MassHealth Card, WIC, SSI, current pay stub, etc.) Photo ID (for each adult living in the household) Proof of residence (current home, gas, cable, utility bill, etc.) *ALL clients must provide child’s birth certificate, proof of residency, photo ID, proof of financial need. IMPORTANT: HOW TO VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION Email MASHoliday@use.salvationarmy.org OR Contact your local Salvation Army Corps Questions? MASHoliday@use.salvationarmy.org | (339) 502-5885
Next Monday
Christmas Castle: 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Register between November 18 and December 5, 2025 Qualifying families with children aged 14 and under are invited to register for a scheduled time to receive a food gift card and gifts for each child in the household. Register HERE starting on November 18th!https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/salvationarmy
Next Wednesday
Christmas Castle: 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Register between November 18 and December 5, 2025 Qualifying families with children aged 14 and under are invited to register for a scheduled time to receive a food gift card and gifts for each child in the household. Register HERE starting on November 18th!https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/salvationarmy
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Next Tuesday
8:30 am
Tue, December 16th (in 2 weeks)
8:30 am
Tue, January 6th (next month)
8:30 am
8:30 am
every month on the 1st Tuesday
8:30 am
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
8:30 am
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
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617-297-1500 www.umb.edu/campus-life/current-students/u-access/
**Location Contact
Cara Cogliano 617-287-3190 cara.cogliano@umb.edu
**Location Features
Near Public Transit Restrooms Available Safe Space Seating in Waiting Area Wi-Fi Available
**Location Operating Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Summer Hours
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Summer Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Summer Hours
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Summer Hours
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Summer Hours
**Pantry Program
Program Overview U-Mass Boston students enrolled in at least one credit course can access our on-campus full food pantry, once a week. We require a student ID to enroll in our supports.
Program Qualifications Must be a U-Mass Boston student enrolled in at least a 1 credit-course to be eligible for our services.
**Program Details
Programs: Pantry
Service Area: CITY: ALL
Program Audience: Open only to: Adults, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, People Affiliated With School, People Managing Chronic Health Conditions, Persons with Disabilities, Teenagers / Young Adults, Tribal Groups, Unhoused, Veterans Note: Our on-campus pantry is restricted to enrolled U-Mass Boston students
Food Program Features: Client Choice Menu, Online Ordering, Shopping (maximum choice)
Items Offered: Dairy, Eggs, Produce, Protein, Shelf Stable / Non-Perishable Goods, Toiletries / Hygiene Products
Dietary Options Available: Vegan
Next Monday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
10:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Tomorrow
11:30 am
This Saturday
11:30 am
Next Sunday
11:30 am
11:30 am
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Next Wednesday
6:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, January 7th (next month)
6:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, January 14th (next month)
6:00 am–12:00 pm
6:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 1st Wednesday
6:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
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Seniors Food Pantry Hours:8:30am-10:30am every Tuesday For senior residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health. Seniors may participate in the food pantry once a month. Community Food Pantry Hours:8:00am-10:00am every Wednesday For general public residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health. Community members may participate in the food pantry once a month.
Next Tuesday
8:30 am–10:30 am
Next Wednesday
8:00 am–10:00 am
Tue, December 16th (in 2 weeks)
8:30 am–10:30 am
8:30 am–10:30 am
every week on Tuesday
8:00 am–10:00 am
every week on Wednesday
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Next Wednesday
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Wed, December 17th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Wed, December 24th (in 3 weeks)
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Every location is different! Some places 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 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.
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.