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 Central Square.

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 Central Square 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 Central Square 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 in Central Square that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cldm8g0ul001imp0ft2r2kkba">Salvation Army</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldma9zuw000cmf0f0xoeajws">Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Central Square 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.

Free Food in Central Square - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Central SquareLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Carl F. Barron Plaza
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.02 mi
- Requirements
  Outdoor distribution
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, December 7th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, December 14th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
1 Central Square
Cambridgeport, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 299-0730
www.bostonfoodnotbombs.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
CEOC Central Square Food Pantry - CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE
1 review
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.15 mi
Info
Free food (including fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meat, and non-perishables like breakfast cereal, shelf-stable milk, rice, and more) is available at CEOC’s food pantry. First time visiting one of our food pantries? Our food pantry manager will check you into our database by asking you a few questions (including your name, contact information, address, and more). You do not need to bring any documents with you, and there are no income limits or residency requirements. You can visit our food pantry as often as you need, each time we will check you in with just your name.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tue, December 3rd (next week)
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tue, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
11 Inman Street
Central Square, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 868-2900
https://ceoccambridge.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Faith Kitchen
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.19 mi
Info
Open for all
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Tue, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Tue, December 31st (next month)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
  every month on the last Tuesday
Location
838 Massachusetts Avenue
Riverside, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 945-4395
www.faithkitchen.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 Central Square.
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)
Salvation Army
1 review
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.24 mi
Info
Lunch: 12:00 noon
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Friday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
402 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridgeport, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 547-3400
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Food pantry (groceries)
ST. PAUL'S AME
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.12 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/stpaulame.cambridge
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
85 Bishop Allen Drive
Central Square, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 661-1110
http://st-paul-ame.org/elnora-yard-food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.5 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Mon, December 2nd (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Mon, December 9th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
146 Hampshire Street
The Port, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 868-4853
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Food pantry (groceries)
Loaves and Fishes Meal Program
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.21 mi
Info
Food Pantry WILL BE CLOSED Saturday December 23, 2022 and Monday and Tuesday December 25 and 26, 2023. New Years Holiday Closure 2024 ! WILL BE CLOSED Saturday December 30, 2023 and Monday January 1, 2024. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Loaves-and-Fishes-Meal-Program-136515539846968/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  6:11 am
- Sat, December 7th (next week)
  6:01 am
- Sat, December 7th (next week)
  6:01 am
- every week on Saturday
Location
35 Magazine Street
Cambridgeport, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 650-8846
www.firstkoreanchurch.org/Home/Ministry#mealProgram
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
COMMON CARES/ ST. PETER'S
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.2 mi
- Requirements
  Referral required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Sat, December 7th (next week)
  5:00 pm
- Sat, December 21st (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 months)
  5:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 5:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
838 Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(718) 665-2925
https://saintpeterscambridge.org/commoncare-meals-ministry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Margaret Fuller House
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.34 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  4:00 pm–6:30 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
71 Cherry Street
The Port, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 547-4680
https://margaretfullerhouse.org/service-overview/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Food Not Bombs
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.4 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, December 7th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, December 14th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–12:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
955 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square, MA 02139
directions
Contact
(617) 787-3436
https://www.bostonfoodnotbombs.com/meal-schedule
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Central Square 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 Central Square 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 in Central Square that’s open today: Salvation Army, Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Central Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.