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Find Free Food In Bugg VillageLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    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

    0.29 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

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      • Dinner
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Wed, November 6th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      • Dinner
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 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

    Map of Brighton Allston Congregational Church: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry

    Location

    404 Washington Street

    St. Elizabeth's, MA 02135

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 254-4046

    abfoodpantry.com

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Covenant House Café

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.51 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Wed, November 13th (in 2 weeks)

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • Wed, November 27th (in 4 weeks)

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 2 months)

      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

    Map of Ethos Covenant House Café

    Location

    30 Washington Street

    Brighton, MA 02135

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 477-6688

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.98 mi


    Info

    New clients must bring the following:

    • Photo ID
    • Proof of address (if not the same address as the photo ID)
    • Proof of income such as social security letter.
      • If unemployed, must fill out the declaration of no income form.
    • Any proof of household size
      • Documents of the people living within the residence
      • Health Insurance card
      • Photo ID
    • NOTE: Clients can come once a month

    Other programs are conducted every Thursday that only requires the following:

    • Name
    • Phone Number
    • NOTE: Clients can come every week
    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    Map of ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center

    Location

    640 Washington Street

    Brighton, MA 02135

    directions
  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 Bugg Village.

  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)

    Oak Square YMCA

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.89 mi


    Info

    -Grocery bags available -Talk to folks at the front desk.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • Today

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • 6:00 am–10:00 pm

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

    • 6:00 am–7:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 7:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Oak Square YMCA

    Location

    615 Washington Street

    Brighton, MA 02135

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Allston Brighton APAC

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    1.09 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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, November 6th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 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

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Allston Brighton APAC

    Location

    406 Cambridge Street

    Allston, MA 02134

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.13 mi


    Info

    Primariy a soup kitchen that has started giving bags of food at the end of the meals.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Mon, November 11th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Mon, November 18th (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church

    Location

    62 Harvard Avenue

    Allston, MA 02134

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Brookline Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.58 mi


    Info

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

    Emergency Food Delivery Assistance

    1. Must live in Brookline
    2. Disabled or high risk due to age, immune-compromised, or other related medical conditions
    3. 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

    • Today

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, November 6th (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

    Map of Brookline Food Pantry

    Location

    210 Harvard Street

    United Parish

    Brookline, MA 02446

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 800-5339

    brooklinefoodpantry.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Brookline Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.79 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

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, November 7th (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

    Map of Brookline Food Pantry

    Location

    55 Egmont Street

    Brookline, MA 02446

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Watertown Community Fridge

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.13 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:00 pm–6:02 am

      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
    • Open now!

      8:00 pm–6:02 am

      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
    • Tomorrow

      8:00 pm–6:02 am

      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
    • All Day

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

    Map of Watertown Community Fridge

    Location

    80 Mount Auburn Street

    Watertown, MA 02472

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ethos Jamaica Plain at Out4Supper

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.45 mi


    Info

    Serves LGBTQ+ seniors There is a suggested donation of $5

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, January 7th (in 3 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    Map of Ethos Jamaica Plain at Out4Supper

    Location

    301 South Huntington Avenue

    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 522-6700

    https://www.ethocare.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bugg Village 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 Bugg Village 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 Bugg Village that’s open today: Brighton Allston Congregational Church: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry, ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center , Oak Square YMCA, Allston Brighton APAC, Brookline Food Pantry, Watertown Community Fridge

  20. Where are you located?

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