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 South End.

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 South End 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 South End 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 South End that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cldrdcv5j000nlc0fmxjidiuq">Rosie’s Place (Dining Room)</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clesrxy5e000bmk0fbjvm7ciq">NEWMARKET SQUARE TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE (DTA) (Local Office)</a>

Where are you located?

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

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Rosie’s Place (Dining Room)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
Food Pantry Serves 350 Guests Maximum
- Requirements
  For women and children only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  4:30 pm–6:15 pm
  Dinner
- Tomorrow
  10:30 am–11:30 am
  Brunch
- Tomorrow
  3:00 pm–4:30 pm
  Dinner
- 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 4:30 pm–6:15 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
- 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
Location
889 Harrison Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 318-0236
https://www.rosiesplace.org/how-we-help/emergency-support/food-programs
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SNAP/EBT
NEWMARKET SQUARE TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE (DTA) (Local Office)
5 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time

Info
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.
Schedule
- Open now!
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1010 Massachusetts Avenue
South Boston, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 989-2200
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Project Place
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1145 Washington Street
South End, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 542-3740
https://projectplace.org/
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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 South End.
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)
People’s Baptist Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Wed, January 15th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Wed, February 5th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
134 Camden Street
Roxbury, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 427-0424
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD South End Neighborhood Service Center
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
  ID required for all members of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
554 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 267-7400
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army South End
1 review
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

Info
Open to Residents of Downtown Boston and Allston/Brighton
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- 1:30 pm
  every week on Friday
- 10:00 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1500 Washington Street
South End, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 536-5260
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grant A.M.E
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, January 16th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, February 6th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
1906 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(857) 499-0526
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Rosie's Place - Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time
Info
350 Guests Maximum

Serves Women Only

Each woman can have 2 bags grocery once in a week.

Rental assistance, financial assistance depnds on criteria
- Requirements
  For women and children only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
889 Harrison Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 442-9322
https://www.rosiesplace.org/how-we-help/emergency-support/food-programs
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Food pantry (groceries)
American Red Cross Boston Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

Info
(entrance door is on Proctor Street)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  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
Location
1033 Massachusetts Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 375-0735
https://www.redcross.org/local/massachusetts/about-us/our-work/food-and-nutrition-programs.html
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SNAP/EBT
Greater Boston Food Bank
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
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.
- Offerings
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  8:00 am–4:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  8:00 am–4:00 pm
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
70 South Bay Avenue
South Boston, MA 02118
directions
Contact
(617) 598-5022
https://www.gbfb.org/what-we-do/our-programs/snap/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in South End 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 South End 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 South End that’s open today: Rosie’s Place (Dining Room), NEWMARKET SQUARE TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE (DTA) (Local Office)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in South End for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.