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Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Free help in Boston, Massachusetts

57 places in Boston, plus 19 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Boston28

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Boston

Boston Medical Center Food Pantry

Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
850 Harrison Ave Yawkey Building Basement, Boston, MA 02118

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Boston

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. A member of your household must be a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute patient.

Hours
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Address
450 Brookline Avenue Smith 101, Boston, MA 02215

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Boston

FFF/Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

Hours
Friday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
155 Humboldt Ave, Boston, MA 02121

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Boston

Liberty Plaza Mobile Market

Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

Hours
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
216 Border St, Boston, MA 02128

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Boston

Rice Sticks and Tea/Asian Food Pantry

Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner.

Hours
Saturday, 7:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Address
351 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

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Housing in Boston2

Boston

Boston Housing Authority

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

Hours
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Address
52 Chauncy St, Boston, MA 02111

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Health and dental in Boston27

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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Address
885 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

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Also helps people in Boston19

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

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

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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

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Dorchester

Codman Square Health Center

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

Hours
Food pantry: Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
450 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02111

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Dorchester

Emmanuel Temple Church Food Pantry

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

Hours
Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Address
471 Warren St., Dorchester, MA 02121

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Dorchester

USCC/ St. Matthew's Church Food Pantry

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

Hours
Food pantry: Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
29 Stanton Street, Dorchester, MA 02124

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Roxbury

ABCD/South End Neighborhood Action Prgrm

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

Hours
Food pantry: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Address
554 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02118

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Roxbury

Resurrection Lutheran Church

Food pantry, a The Greater Boston Food Bank partner. Serves , Boston. Our pantry is open to all.

Hours
Food pantry: Saturday, 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Food pantry: 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Address
94 Warren St., Roxbury, MA 02119

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Roslindale

Roslindale Food Pantry

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

Hours
Food pantry: Saturday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
25 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131

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East Boston

TBU DBA Outreach Van Project

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

Hours
Food pantry: Thursday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Address
Central Square Park 197 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128

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Brighton

Tifereth Raphael

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

Hours
Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
77 Englewood Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

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Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.

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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
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
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

Questions people ask in Boston

Where can I get free food in Boston, Massachusetts?

We have confirmed 39 places that can help in Boston: ABCD N. End/W.End Pantry and Neighborhood Services (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 (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. 36 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 Boston, Massachusetts?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Boston: Boston Housing Authority, (617) 988-4000, call first; Exec. Office Housing & Livable Communities, (617) 573-1250, call first. 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 Boston, Massachusetts?

We have confirmed 27 places that can help in Boston: 151 Orleans Street, (617) 569-5800, call first; 225 Sumner Street, (617) 569-5800, call first; 282 Meridian Street, (617) 569-5800, call first. 24 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 Boston, Massachusetts?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Boston: 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 Boston, Massachusetts?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Boston: 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 Boston, Massachusetts?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Boston: 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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