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    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

    • Next Tuesday

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, December 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, December 31st (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

    Map of Harvest on the Vine

    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

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of Ethos Ferrin Café

    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

    • Today

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Next Wednesday

      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

    Map of Ethos - Main Street Café (Golden Age Senior Center)

    Location

    382 Main Street

    Charlestown, MA 02129

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 477-6688

  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 Charlestown.

  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)

    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

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • Today

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–4:00 am

    • 9:00 am–4:00 am

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

    Map of ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center

    Location

    1 Michelangelo Street

    North End, MA 02113

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 523-8125

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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

    • Today

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services

    • Today

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      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

    Map of North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC)

    Location

    1 Michelangelo Street

    North End, MA 02113

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 670-1161

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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

    • Today

      1:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–5:30 pm

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

    Map of EBNHC - Community Resource and Wellness Center

    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

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 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, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 pm–9:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Thu, December 12th (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

    Map of Outreach Van Project

    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), 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

    • Today

      Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
      • Clothing may be available

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm

    • Fri, November 29th (next week)

      Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
      • Clothing may be available

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    • Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Central Community Church

    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)

    Boston Night Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.07 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      9:00 pm

    • Next Sunday

      9:00 pm

    • 9:00 pm

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

    Map of Boston Night Center

    Location

    31 Bowker Street

    Downtown, MA 02114

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 788-1001

  15. 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.

  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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown that’s open today: Ethos Ferrin Café, Ethos - Main Street Café (Golden Age Senior Center), ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center, North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC), EBNHC - Community Resource and Wellness Center, Central Community Church

  20. 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.