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 Cushing 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 Cushing 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 Cushing 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 Cushing Square that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cldncycqa0000l50fw3vw1sj0">Watertown Community Fridge</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldndiljf0000jy0f9hh0a1dk">ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center </a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clflaaoim0000l20fpu2bw19a">Oak Square YMCA</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldnd4uh80000mn0fh3fn72ux">Newton Community Freedge</a>

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Watertown Community Fridge
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.97 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  7:00 pm–7:02 am
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- Open now!
  7:00 pm–7:01 am
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- Tomorrow
  7:00 pm–7:00 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
Location
80 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
directions
Contact
(617) 294-9016
https://www.watertowncommunityfridge.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

2.07 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
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 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
Location
640 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 903-3640
https://bostonabcd.org/location/allston-brighton-noc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Oak Square YMCA
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.07 mi
Info
-Grocery bags available -Talk to folks at the front desk.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  6:00 am–10:00 pm
- Today
  6:00 am–7:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  7:00 am–5:00 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
Location
615 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 782-3535
https://www.facebook.com/OakSquareYMCA/
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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 Cushing 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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Brighton Allston Congregational Church: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

2.4 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
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- 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
Location
404 Washington Street
St. Elizabeth's, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 254-4046
abfoodpantry.com
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Community fridge
Newton Community Freedge
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
420 Watertown Street
Nonantum, MA 02458
directions
Contact
(617) 244-4035
http://www.newtonfoodpantry.org/newton-freedge/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. James Helping Hands Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.02 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Female hygiene products
Schedule
- Sat, December 14th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 8th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
364 Rindge Avenue
North Cambridge, MA 02140
directions
Contact
www.stjamescambridge.org/ministries-1
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Allston Brighton APAC
10 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

2.73 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
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
406 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
directions
Contact
(617) 783-1485
http://www.allstonbrightonapac.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.85 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Next Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 pm–12:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
66 Winthrop Street
Riverside, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 547-2841
hshshelter.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
First Church in Cambridge
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.64 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Lunch
Schedule
- Next Friday
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- Fri, December 6th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- Fri, December 13th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 am–3:00 am
- 12:00 am–3:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
11 Garden Street
West Cambridge, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 547-2724
www.firstchurchcambridge.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Harvard Square Churches Meal Program
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.78 mi
Info
Doors open at 5:00pm with the meal served, restaurant-style at 5:30 pm
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  Offers bread, sweets and treats. Fresh produce upon availability, selections vary
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm
- Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  Offers bread, sweets and treats. Fresh produce upon availability, selections vary
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
0 Garden Street
C/O Christ Church
West Cambridge, MA 02138
directions
Contact
(617) 876-0200
harvardsquaremeals.org
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Cushing 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 Cushing 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 Cushing Square that’s open today: Watertown Community Fridge, ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center , Oak Square YMCA, Newton Community Freedge
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Cushing Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.