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Find Free Food In Chelsea SquareLemontree 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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    SNAP/EBT

    Massachusetts SNAP Self-Application

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    If you have a smartphone you’re comfortable using, the easiest way to apply for SNAP is to complete the application online, then download the mobile app to submit the required documents. Here’s the link to the online application: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/apply. The mobile app is called “DTA Connect App”. After you complete the application questions on the website, you can connect your account to the app & use your phone camera to take pictures of docs you have to submit! Another easy way to apply would be over the phone with this number: 877-382-2363

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Friday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Massachusetts SNAP Self-Application

    Location

    80 Everett Avenue

    Chelsea, MA 02150

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army Chelsea

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    43 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Open to Residents of Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston and Charlestown

    Registration on site, visit the location Monday to Friday other than Thursday for registration.

    • Requirements

      • Number of household members
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Registration required on site
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 7th (next week)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 14th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Salvation Army Chelsea

    Location

    258 Chestnut Street

    Chelsea, MA 02150

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Luke's Pantry and Meal Program

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    0.77 mi


    Info

    Appoinments are given only in person at the church (201 Washington Avenue, Chelsea) on Saturdays from 10 to 11a.m.

    • Serve everyone who is an eligible participant from neighborhoods located in Northwest Flint area. In the zip code areas 48504 and 48505.
    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 16th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St. Luke's Pantry and Meal Program

    Location

    201 Washington Avenue

    Chelsea, MA 02150

    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 Chelsea Square.

  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)

    EBNHC - Community Resource and Wellness Center

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.92 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

    • Tomorrow

      1:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • This Friday

      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
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    Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs

    Central Community Church

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 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

    • This Friday

      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 8th (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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Outreach Van Project

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Food, toiletries, and clothes 
    
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 pm–9:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, November 7th (next week)

      7:00 pm–9:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, November 14th (in 2 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)

    Iglesia Biblica Faro De Luz

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1 mi


    Info

    Grocery bag

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am

    • Tue, November 12th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am

    • Tue, November 19th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am

    • 10:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Iglesia Biblica Faro De Luz

    Location

    332 Bremen Street

    Jeffries Point, MA 02128

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 567-6022

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grace Federated Church Saturday Food Pantry

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    Info

    Open to Residents of East Boston

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 7th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Grace Federated Church Saturday Food Pantry

    Location

    760 Saratoga Street

    East Boston, MA 02128

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    BCYF Paris St.

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Clients may visit twice a week
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Clients may visit twice a week
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, November 8th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Clients may visit twice a week
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

    Map of BCYF Paris St.

    Location

    112 Paris Street

    East Boston, MA 02128

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 635-5125

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Harvest on the Vine

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    34 minutes

    average wait time

    1.25 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

    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, November 26th (in 4 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, December 14th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Chelsea 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.

  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 Chelsea Square 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 Chelsea Square that’s open today: Massachusetts SNAP Self-Application, EBNHC - Community Resource and Wellness Center

  20. Where are you located?

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