Food pantry (groceries)
25 minutes
average wait time
0.56 mi
Next Thursday
9:30 am–1:00 pm
Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–1:00 pm
Thu, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
9:30 am–1:00 pm
9:30 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Contact
(617) 268-8100
Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
0.32 mi
Open to everyone fridays 9 to 1pm, nothing required , anybody can come, not open on holidays
Next Friday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Fri, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Fri, January 10th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–1:00 pm
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
0.55 mi
To make an appointment, go here: www.fourthboston.org/shop
Next Tuesday
8:30 am–12:30 pm
Tue, January 14th (in 4 weeks)
8:30 am–12:30 pm
Tue, January 28th (next month)
8:30 am–12:30 pm
8:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
8:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Contact
(617) 268-1281
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.
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 Dorchester Heights.
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!
Other material needs
no ratings yet
You must register online every month to guarantee a spot for free diapers and wipes. Forms will be open the last week of each month to register for the following month. Located at Ollie Preschool Parking Lot.
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, January 22nd (next month)
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
17 minutes
average wait time
1.29 mi
(entrance door is on Proctor Street)
Today
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, December 28th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Saturday
SNAP/EBT
24 minutes
average wait time
SNAP is a federal nutrition program administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) for Massachusetts residents. You can visit one of our local offices to apply.
Next Monday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Wednesday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
8:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
1.12 mi
Open to Residents of Dorchester or Boston
Please call to verify availability on the week of Easter.
Today
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, December 28th (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Saturday
Contact
(617) 436-2190
SNAP/EBT
no ratings yet
Call 617-598-5022 or fill out the form on website link, and they will contact you. Please note: They are only able to assist Massachusetts residents with SNAP eligibility and applications. Nonresidents should contact their state agency or local food bank.
Next Monday
8:00 am–4:00 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–4:00 pm
Next Wednesday
8:00 am–4:00 pm
8:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
1 hour
average wait time
1.49 mi
Open to Residents of Downtown Boston and Allston/Brighton
Next Monday
10:00 am–2:30 pm
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–2:30 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–2:30 pm
1:30 pm
every week on Friday
10:00 am–2:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Contact
(617) 536-5260
Food pantry (groceries)
18 minutes
average wait time
1.57 mi
Next Tuesday
9:00 am
Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am
Tue, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every week on Tuesday
Every location is different! Some places in Dorchester Heights 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.
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.
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 Dorchester Heights 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.
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 Dorchester Heights that’s open today: American Red Cross Boston Food Pantry, Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry at St. Teresa of Calcutta Church
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Dorchester Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.