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.

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 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 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?

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 that’s open today: YMCA Boston - VietAid , Interfaith Social Services , Ethos Keystone Café (Keystone Apartments)

Where are you located?

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.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston - VietAid
8 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

2.22 mi
Info
To register to attend a Community Cafe ready to eat meal at site, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  CLOSED
- Today
  CLOSED
  1 bag per family/person
  Must be income-eligible
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
42 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 822-3717
https://www.vietaid.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Eglise Baptiste Haitienne
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.94 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  6:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 4th (in 2 months)
  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
Location
1 Dix Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 287-8351
https://www.leglisebonberger.org/ebhbb/platform8.html
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Grocery delivery
Codman Square Health Center
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, January 13th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- 8:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
450 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 825-9660
https://www.codman.org/wellness-resource/food-pantry/
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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.
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)
HHS/Neponset Health Center Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.89 mi
Info
www.hhsi.us/programs-and-services/food-access/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am
- Tue, January 13th (in 3 weeks)
  8:30 am
- Tue, January 20th (in 4 weeks)
  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
Location
10 Minot Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 533-2228
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Food Pantry at Harbor Health
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.89 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, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–3:00 pm
- Tue, January 13th (in 3 weeks)
  8:30 am–3:00 pm
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
10 Minot Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 282-3200
https://www.hhsi.us/programs-and-services/food-access/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dorchester House Multi-Service Center
10 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.28 mi
Info
For general public residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health.
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  Seniors Only
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
  Seniors Only
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1353 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
directions
Contact
(617) 288-3230
http://www.dorchesterhouse.org/services/food_pantry.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
YMCA Boston Mobile Pantry Dorchester
8 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.18 mi
Info
Mobile Market Guidelines

BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE BAG! We have limited bags available (and they hold more groceries!) ONLY TWO SHOPPERS AT A TIME! Please wait until you receive a shopping basket to begin shopping. LOOK AT THE LABELS! The maximum number you can take of each item is written next to the label. Example: APPLES (5) = take up to 5 apples BAG YOUR OWN GROCERIES! Once you are done shopping, please go to the table with your basket. We ask that you bag your own groceries and leave the basket on the table when you are done. ONLY SHOP FOR ONE HOUSEHOLD AT A TIME! If you are shopping for more than one household (i.e. a friend, family, neighbors, etc.), you will need to get back in line and make a new basket for each household.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Mon, January 5th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Mon, January 19th (in 4 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Mon, February 2nd (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
Location
776 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 436-7750
https://ymcaboston.org/mobilemarket/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Interfaith Social Services
15 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.95 mi
Info
Register using this link: Interfaith Social Services Food Pantry to make an appointment on the Wednesday night schedule. Registration is not required during Monday-Friday from 10-11:30 am.

Clients can visit once every 30 days.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  10:00 am–11:30 am
  Walk-ins accepted
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  10:00 am–11:30 am
  Walk-ins accepted
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
  Walk-ins accepted
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
105 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169
directions
Contact
(617) 773-6203
https://interfaithsocialservices.org/food/#foodassistance
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Keystone Café (Keystone Apartments)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.04 mi
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
  Seniors Only
  Pre-registration required by phone
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, January 1st (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
Location
151 Hallet Street
Cedar Grove, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
https://www.ethocare.org/services/nutrition/community-cafes/
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Food pantry (groceries)
USCC/ St. Matthew's Church Food Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

2.64 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  CLOSED
- Fri, January 2nd (next week)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Fri, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Friday
Location
29 Stanton Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
directions
Contact
(617) 653-0655
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Do I need an appointment?
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.
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 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?
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 that’s open today: YMCA Boston - VietAid, Interfaith Social Services, Ethos Keystone Café (Keystone Apartments)
Where are you located?
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.