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    Food pantries and meals109

    Boston

    ABCD N. End/W.End Pantry and Neighborhood Services

    Food pantry, Free meals, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free meals: Monday and Friday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    1 Michelangelo Street, Boston, MA 02113

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    ABCD/ West End Senior Center

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
    Address
    151 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Boston Rescue Mission / Pantry & Meals

    Free meals, Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. There are no residence or income requirements that must be met to be served by Boston Rescue Mission's meal program. All individuals are welcome and can eat at the shelter every day!.

    Hours
    Free meals: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Monday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Saturday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Saturday, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Address
    39 Kingston St., Boston, MA 02111

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Friday Night Supper

    Free meals, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Address
    351 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Grant A.M.E./Self-Help

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    1906 Washington St., Boston, MA 02118

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Haley House Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen

    Food pantry, Free meals, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. Serves , Boston.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Thursday, 9:45 AM to 10:15 AM. Free meals: Sunday, 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM and 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 6:15 AM to 9:30 AM
    Address
    23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    ICNA Relief, Boston

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Saturday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Pine Street Inn/Meals

    Free meals, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Rosie's Place Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. 18 + of age, women only. Need identification (ID) to register, picture will be taken for next time. Guest can only collect food once a week.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    889 Harrison Ave at the outside window, Boston, MA 02118

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Salvation Army/South End Food Pantry & Meals

    Food pantry, Free meals, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. Serves , Boston.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Free meals: Sunday, 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM. Thursday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    1500 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    St. Francis House Meals

    Free meals, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    39 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry at First Church Roxbury

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (every other week). Food pantry: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (every other week)
    Address
    10 Putnam Street, Boston, MA 02119

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Boston

    Victory Programs/Boston Living Center Meals Program

    Free meals, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. Serves Greater Suffolk County . HIV+ Housing insecurity Food insecurity SUD Greater Boston area Low Income MassHealth 18+ LGBTQ+ Re-entry Recovery.

    Hours
    Monday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    29 Stanhope Street, Boston, MA 02116

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    Boston

    Women's Lunch Place

    Free meals, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    67 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Dorchester

    ABCD Roxbury/N. Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. Serves Boston.

    Hours
    Monday, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    565 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Dorchester

    Berea Church Pantry

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    108 Seaver Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Dorchester

    Bethel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    12 Bicknell Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Dorchester

    Catholic Charities Boston Yawkey Center

    Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. Serves , Massachusetts.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    185 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121

    Call first. Hours come from the The Greater Boston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

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    Boston

    Boston Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    52 Chauncy St, Boston, MA 02111

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Chelsea

    Chelsea Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    54 Locke St, Chelsea, MA 02150

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Revere

    Revere Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    70 Cooledge St, Revere, MA 02151

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    Health and dental63

    Boston

    151 Orleans Street

    Community health center run by Neighborhealth Corporation. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    151 Orleans St, Boston, MA 02128

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    Boston

    225 Sumner Street

    Community health center run by Neighborhealth Corporation. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    225 Sumner St, Boston, MA 02128

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    Boston

    282 Meridian Street

    Community health center run by Neighborhealth Corporation. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    282 Meridian St, Boston, MA 02128

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    Boston

    Breaktime

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    63 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110

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    Boston

    Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    47 West St, Boston, MA 02111

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    Boston

    Fenway Health, Ansin Building

    Community health center run by Fenway Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1340 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215

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    Boston

    Jean Yawkey Place

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    780 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118

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    Boston

    Kingston House

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    39 Kingston St, Boston, MA 02111

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    Boston

    Lindemann Mental Health Center

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    25 Staniford St, Boston, MA 02114

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    Boston

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114

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    Boston

    NeighborHealth South End Pharmacy

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1603 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118

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    Boston

    New England Center and Home for Veterans

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    17 Court St, Boston, MA 02108

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    Boston

    North End Waterfront Health

    Community health center run by North End Community Health Committee Inc. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    332 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

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    Boston

    PINE STREET INN Women's Clinic

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    363 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118

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    Boston

    Pine Street Inn-Men's Clinic

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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    Boston

    Rosie's Place

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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    Boston

    SCCHC Pharmacy

    Community health center run by South Cove Community Health Center, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    256 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111

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    Boston

    Seaport

    Community health center run by South Boston Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    505 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

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    Boston

    South End Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Neighborhealth Corporation. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1601 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118

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    Boston

    South Street Clinic

    Community health center run by South Cove Community Health Center, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    145 South St, Boston, MA 02111

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    Boston

    Southampton Street Shelter

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    112 Southampton St, Boston, MA 02118

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    Boston

    St. Anthony Shrine

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    100 Arch St, Boston, MA 02110

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    Boston

    ST. Francis House

    Community health center run by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    39 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

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    Boston

    Washington Street Clinic

    Community health center run by South Cove Community Health Center, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    885 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

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    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

    We have confirmed 109 places that can help in Suffolk County: ABCD N. End/W.End Pantry and Neighborhood Services in Boston (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free meals: Monday and Friday...), (617) 523-8125, call first; ABCD/ West End Senior Center in Boston (Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM), (617) 670-1161, call first; American Red Cross DBA ARC Boston Pantry (Food pantry: Wednesday and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (617) 375-0735, call first. 106 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

    We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Suffolk County: Boston Housing Authority, (617) 988-4000, call first; Exec. Office Housing & Livable Communities in Boston, (617) 573-1250, call first; Chelsea Housing Authority, (617) 409-5321, call first. 1 more is listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

    We have confirmed 63 places that can help in Suffolk County: 151 Orleans Street in Boston, (617) 569-5800, call first; 225 Sumner Street in Boston, (617) 569-5800, call first; 282 Meridian Street in Boston, (617) 569-5800, call first. 60 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Suffolk County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Suffolk County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Suffolk County: Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association, (617) 603-1700. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the The Greater Boston Food Bank. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.