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Find Free Food In BostonLemontree 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      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)

    Catholic Charities Lynn

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Catholic Charities Lynn

    Location

    8 Silsbee Street

    Lynn, MA 01901

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Luke's Pantry and Meal Program

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time


    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 Boston.

  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)

    Catholic Charities North

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    Map of Catholic Charities North

    Location

    117 North Common Street

    Lynn, MA 01902

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 hours 22 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Staff speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

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

    Map of Catholic Charities Greater Boston / Yawkey Center

    Location

    185 Columbia Road

    Dudley / Brunswick King, MA 02121

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    The Salvation Army Lynn Citadel

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    47 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of The Salvation Army Lynn Citadel

    Location

    1 Franklin Street

    Lynn, MA 01902

    directions

    Contact

    (781) 598-0673

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grace Federated Church Saturday Food Pantry

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    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)

    Freedom Hill Community Church – Food Pantry

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      6:30 pm–8:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      6:30 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, November 12th (in 2 weeks)

      6:30 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:30 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Freedom Hill Community Church – Food Pantry

    Location

    77 Kennedy Drive

    Malden, MA 02148

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army Chelsea

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    43 minutes

    average wait time


    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

    • This Thursday

      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)

    YMCA Boston - VietAid

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Must be income-eligible
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • 1 bag per family/person

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 7th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 14th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of YMCA Boston - VietAid

    Location

    42 Charles Street

    Dorchester, MA 02122

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 822-3717

    https://www.vietaid.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston that’s open today: Freedom Hill Community Church – Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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