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 Charlestown.

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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Charlestown 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 in Charlestown.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Charlestown 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 Charlestown - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In CharlestownLemontree 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)
Harvest on the Vine
4 reviews
Unclaimed
34 minutes
average wait time

0.27 mi
Info
Open to Charlestown Residents

The food pantry is located at the back of 49 Vine Street (Parking Lot)

Can inquire more on their services on site
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, January 28th (next month)
  2:00 pm–3:30 pm
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the last Tuesday
Location
49 Vine Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
Contact
(617) 990-7314
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos Ferrin Café
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.15 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
100 Ferrin Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Ethos - Main Street Café (Golden Age Senior Center)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.42 mi
Info
Serves people above 55, and disabled
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Friday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday
Location
382 Main Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
Contact
(617) 477-6688
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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 Charlestown.
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)
ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.81 mi
Info
They provide general case assistance as well
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Seniors and people with disabilities
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–4:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–4:00 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–4:00 am
- 9:00 am–4:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1 Michelangelo Street
North End, MA 02113
directions
Contact
(617) 523-8125
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Food pantry (groceries), SNAP/EBT, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
DISH Food Pantry at Bunker Hill Community College
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.45 mi
Info
Grocery orders can be picked up by appointment only. Grab & Go meals: 11am-3pm in B101, 3-7pm in G-Building Lounge
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Monday
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–7:00 pm
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
250 Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
directions
Contact
(617) 228-2045
www.bhcc.edu/dishfoodpantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
EBNHC - Community Resource and Wellness Center
7 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

1.16 mi
Info
Call 1-617-568-4845 to get help Or Fill-up form on website: https://www.ebnhc.org/en/services/crwc.html
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  1:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:30 pm–5:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  1:30 pm–5:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
282 Meridian Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 568-4845
https://www.ebnhc.org/en/services/crwc.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Outreach Van Project
4 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

1.15 mi
Info
Food, toiletries, and clothes
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
197 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 358-7476
https://www.facebook.com/buovp/
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Food pantry (groceries)
North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC)
1 review
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.81 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Fresh produce
  Fresh produces, milk, eggs, cheese, meats,food supplemental packages, & personal hygiene products.
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Next Monday
  10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday
Location
1 Michelangelo Street
North End, MA 02113
directions
Contact
(617) 670-1161
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Central Community Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
37 minutes
average wait time

1.27 mi
Info
They also offer free English classes on tuesday and friday at 9 am till 10:30
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
- Next Friday
  Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
  Clothing may be available
- Mon, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
50 Bennington Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(617) 569-7339
https://www.cagboston.com/ministries.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Maverick Landing Community Services
1 review
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.14 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
  3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
31 Liverpool Street
East Boston, MA 02128
directions
Contact
(978) 985-8096
https://mlcsboston.org/food-market
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Charlestown 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 Charlestown 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Charlestown 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 in Charlestown.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Charlestown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.