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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.42 mi


    Info

    For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Pre-registration required by phone
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, July 15th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.2 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Open on holidays
      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.57 mi


    Info

    serves residents of West Roxbury, Roslindale, Hyde Park, JP and Mattapan. Serving from curbside

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, July 18th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, August 9th (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  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 Riverdale.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.37 mi


    Info

    For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Pre-registration required by phone
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Wed, July 16th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, August 20th (next month)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, September 17th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.76 mi


    Info

    For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Pre-registration required by phone
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, July 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.09 mi


    Info

    Tickets given out starting at 2pm. Pick up begins at 3pm, while supplies last. Pre-packed bags of fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, eggs, groceries. No ID or residency requirement.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      2:00 pm

    • Fri, July 18th (next week)

      2:00 pm

    • Fri, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (617) 942-1050

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.15 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–10:15 am

    • Sat, July 19th (next week)

      8:00 am–10:15 am

    • Sat, July 26th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:15 am

    • 8:00 am–10:15 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.71 mi


    Info

    The Roslindale Food Pantry is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pre-packed boxes (or bags) of food will be handed out to anyone who resides in Roslindale or Hyde Park. Please provide your proof of registration (punch card) or proof of Roslindale or Hyde Park residence (i.e. utility bill, posted mail with your name and address on it, or college enrollment papers) and have either ready to present at the desk. Residents can pick up food once per month.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, July 26th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, August 9th (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (617) 325-9755

    https://roscon.org/food-pantry/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.94 mi


    Info

    They distribute Sunday after church.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Sun, July 13th (next week)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Sun, July 20th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Contact

    (857) 345-9529

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.09 mi


    Info

    To better support individuals who live and work in communities hardest hit by COVID-19, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital has launched a community health van offering a variety of services including: • Masks and hand sanitizer • Blood pressure checks • Food bags (limited) • Connection to services (housing, food, utilities, legal, behavioral health, safety, healthcare access) • Other personal care items as available They charge for some of their food items

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Thu, July 17th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Thu, July 24th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (617) 361-2300

    http://ymcaboston.org/menino

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale that’s open today: YMCA Boston/Mt Olives Comm 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 Riverdale for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.