Neighborhood Food Resource Guide
Table of Contents
- Dorchester
- Mattapan
- Jamaica Plain
- Roxbury
- Hyde Park
- Roslindale
- Allston/Brighton
- North End/West End
- South End
- East Boston
- Other Resources
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Dorchester
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| Catholic Charities Greater Boston Yawkey Center 185 Columbia Rd, Grove Hall, Dorchester 02121 (617) 506-6600 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9-12pm and 1-3pm. Tuesday: 1-3pm. Handing out dry goods, fresh produce, frozen meat, and bread. Proof of address required (e.g. utility bill, hospital bill, etc.). Staff speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish. | Food pantry, SNAP, Produce, packaged food, bread, free | |
| Codman Square Food Pantry 450 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 617-822-8369 | Tuesday 8-11am. Free fresh food for Dorchester residents to be picked up once per month. Call contact number to sign-up. Proof of address required (e.g. utility bill, hospital bill, etc.) | Food pantry, free | |
| Dorchester Winter Farmers Market The Great Hall: 6 Norfolk St. Dorchester, MA 02124 617-297-8472 | January 25 - March 15. Saturday: 11am - 2pm. The Dorchester Winter Farmers Market is the only winter market in Dorchester and is a great place to buy farm fresh produce, baked goods, and meat. They accept SNAP/HIP. | Farmers market, SNAP, EBT, HIP, seasonal, produce, reduced price | |
| Dorchester House Multi-Service Center 1353 Dorchester Ave, Fields Corner, Dorchester, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 | Tuesday 8:30am-10:30am; Wednesday 8am-10am. Shopping bag full of food usually including eggs, poultry, bread, vegetables, and pasta. Needs to be a Dorchester resident. For general public residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health. Community members may participate in the food pantry once a month. For senior residents of Dorchester & Mattapan as well as patients of DotHouse Health. Seniors may participate in the food pantry once a month. | Produce, free, seniors | |
| Faith Christian Church 301 Harvard St, Franklin Field, Dorchester, 02124 | 2nd and 4th Friday of every month 1-3pm (617) 265-5700 Website: Faith christian Church | Fresh vegetables and fruit, dry goods, frozen food, meat, milk, and juices. First come, first serve. ID recommended, but not required. | Free, produce, first come first serve |
| Fair Foods: First Parish Dorchester 10 Parish Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 | Friday 2-4pm. $2 bag containing over twelve pounds of mixed fresh produce. Items range from fresh spinach, mangoes, potatoes, and more. No eligibility requirements, no registration, and no ID checks. Take as many bags as you need for yourself, friends, or family. | Produce, reduced price | |
| Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church (Food for Free) 155 Humboldt Ave, Dorchester, MA | 2nd and 4th Friday 12-3pm (617) 427-0905 pleasantchurch2@aol.com | Produce, dairy, meat, etc. First come, first serve. Produce, free | |
| Fresh Truck Mobile Market- Dorchester 7 Kimball St (Tuesday 10am-1pm; 90 Ames St (Friday 11am-1pm); 1565 Dorchester Ave (Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm); 3 Quincy St (Saturday 1pm-3pm) (617) 297-7685 | Online order only. Fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price. Accepting cash, credit, and EBT. | Online, produce, SNAP, EBT, reduced price | |
| Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center 895 Blue Hill Ave, Franklin Field, Dorchester, 02124 | Wednesdays 10am-4pm. Please dial 617-825-3400 and press: “1” for English, “2” for Spanish, “3” for Haitian Creole, “0” for Customer Service Website: Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center. Please call customer service at 8:30 am Mon-Fri, to be put on the appointment list. Please note, 25 slots available. Name and family size collected for tracking and amount of food distributed. We also process SNAP applications. You do not have to be a patient, just call for an appointment. | Produce, free | |
| Senior Dining Sites Locations 617-477-6688 ethosmeals@ethocare.org | Click the link to find the closest location. Registration required. Contact 617-477-6688 or ethosmeals@ethocare.org to register. | free, prepared meal | |
| The Guild Food Pantry 260 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02121 877-797-7938 | Saturdays 11am-3pm engage@theguild.works | Free food pantry for fresh produce. Proof of address required. | Free |
| The Food Pantry at Harbor Health 10 Minot Street, Dorchester, MA 617-533-2228 | Starting in October 2025, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 8:30am-3pm. Pantry open to everyone in the community. You do not have to be a Harbor Health patient to come to the Food Pantry. Pantry clients can attend once per month. 3 bags (1 bag of frozen protein, 1 bag of dry goods, and 1 bag of produce). | Food pantry, registration required, free | |
| Dorchester Community Fridge 110 Claybourne St, Dorchester, 02124, near the intersection with Park St. | 24/7 community resource. Pantry is open for all shelf-stable items, including canned goods and fresh produce. Fridge and freezer are open for dairy, prepared foods, fresh produce, and frozen meats. | Food pantry, produce, prepared food |
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Mattapan
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| Fanlyfe Free Food Co-Op Voice of Gospel 47 Edgewater Dr, Mattapan, MA 02126 | nhomici l@yahoo.com | Friday 8:30am; Saturday 1:00 pm; Pre-packaged high quality dry food, meat, dairy, produce, and more. One package allowed per household. If there’s an emergency for food, call 857-312-0663. First come, first serve. | Packaged food, free, first come first serve |
| Senior Dining Sites Locations 617-477-6688 ethosmeals@ethocare.org | Click the link to find the closest location. Registration required. Contact 617-477-6688 or ethosmeals@ethocare.org to register. | free, prepared meal | |
| Shirley’s Food Pantry 213 River street Mattapan, MA 02129 (Turn around at Mary Moore Beatty Circle to come in parking lot) Jackie: 617-534-2032 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-3pm. All Boston residents eligible. Under 17 require their Medicaid or assistance card. | Packaged food, bread, free |
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Jamaica Plain
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| The Centre Food Hub New Phone Number: 617-971-8840 fbcjpfood@gmail.com | Starting April 1st new schedule below: Groceries: 3702 Washington St, Jamaica Plain; Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm and Saturday 11am-2pm; Hot Community Meals: ONLY on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. First Baptist Church JP, 633 Centre St.; Community Lunches: Saturdays from 12noon - 2pm. First Baptist Church JP, 633 Centre St.; Community Market: Tuesday - Friday 11am-7pm and Saturdays 11am-4pm. 3702 Washington St Jamaica Plain.; Free Food Pantry: Tuesday-Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday's 12pm-2pm (Registration required here). 3702 Washington St. rear door (across from Forest Hills). | Free, hot meals and produce bags. Register here; No more food delivery services; All community residents welcome and cash or cards are accepted. | Free, prepared food, produce, reduced price, registration required |
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Roxbury
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| ABCD Parker Hill/Fenway Food Access Center Parker Hill Fenway NSC 714 Parker Street Roxbury, MA 02120 | Call: 617.445.6000 https://bostonabcd.org/service/food-accesscenters/ * Must call ahead to register | Free, packaged food | |
| ABCD Roxbury/N. Dorchester 565 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02121 (617) 442-5900 | Monday 11am-1pm; Tuesday- Thursday 10am-12pm; Food provided once/month. Food consists of dairy, eggs, meat, vegetables, fruit, etc. Proof of residence needed. Call (617) 442-5900 first to schedule apt. Closed on the Last Wednesday of each month. Closed on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. | Free, packaged food | |
| Dimock Center Sewall Building Parking Lot 4130 Dimock St, Roxbury, MA 02119 | Second Tuesday and Wednesday of the Month 11:0am-2pm | Free food from Stop & Shop. First come, first serve. Reserve a bag through the link on the flier, QR code, or calling the phone number. Limited to one bag per household. Reserve a bag | Free, produce |
| Fresh Truck Mobile Market- Roxbury 57 Magazine St, Roxbury, MA (Monday & Saturday 1-3pm) 177 Sumner St, Roxbury, MA (Monday 3-5pm) **198 Geneva Ave, Roxbury, MA (Tuesday 3-5pm) | (617) 297-7685 | Online order only. Fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price. Accepting cash, credit, and EBT. | Online, produce, SNAP, EBT, reduced price |
| ICNA Relief New England ICNA Relief MA Parking Lot #1, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston (857) 302-4958 newengland@icnarelief.org | 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 12pm | They offer a variety of food options (such as fresh produce) and household supplies for those in need including: Non-Perishable Grocery Items, Fresh Produce, Halal Meat vouchers, Snack Packs (occasional) | Produce, household supplies, frozen food, free |
| Islamic Multi-service Organization and Dewitt Center Food Pantry 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA 02119 First and Third Wednesday of the Month 12 pm | Free rice, pantry staples, vegetables, fruit, bread, meat, and more. No ID required. Registration is requested. | Free, packaged food, produce | |
| Nubian Markets 2565 Washington Street. Roxbury, MA 02119 | Monday - Saturday: 7am - 8pm; Sunday: 9am - 6pm. grocery only. off fresh produce on your SNAP purchase, up to $20 per day. | SNAP, EBT, off SNAP promotion | |
| Senior Dining Sites Locations 617-477-6688 ethosmeals@ethocare.org | Click link to find the closest location. Registration required. Contact 617-477-6688 or ethosmeals@ethocare.org to register. | free, prepared meal | |
| The Dewitt Center Food Pantry The Dewitt Center 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA 02120 | 1st and 3rd Saturday 11am-1pm | Canned goods, fruit, pasta, spaghetti, and more will be available for pickup. Supplies are limited. Masks and social distancing are required. No registration is required. | Packaged food, produce, registration required, free |
| Trustees Mobile Farmers Market Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Thursdays on: July 14, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 7, September 21, October 5, October 19 10AM-12PM Georgetowne Housing, 400 Georgetowne Dr, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Thursdays on: July 14, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 7, September 21 (late fall dates will be posted later) 1PM-2PM Fr idays on: In front of the main entrance – Roxbury YMCA, 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02119 Fridays on: July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20 10:00AM-11:30PM | The Trustees Mobile Farmers Market is a subscription program for people in Boston and Cambridge with SNAP/EBT. The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) fully reimburses our customers’ purchases from us. From June through March, customers choose among vegetables grown at Powisset Farm, Appleton Farm, and Chestnut Hill Farm. All vegetables are certified organic and seasonal. | Farmers market, SNAP, EBT, HIP, seasonal, produce, reduced price | |
| Twelfth Baptist Church Food Pantry 168 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119 | Tuesday 12:00pm- 1:30pm | Our services include: Food for basic nutritional needs for anyone in need. Canned goods, meat, cereal, rice, desserts, fresh fruit, pampers and wipes, etc. ID required at sign up. | Free |
| Wathall Chapel C.O.G.I.C. 234 Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury, MA 02119 inthevine.co@gmail.com | Food pantry - Fresh fruits and vegetables, some canned goods, and some meats. | Food pantry, produce, packaged food, meat, free | |
| Food Not Bombs Meal Distribution General Edward O Goulding African American Veterans Memorial Park 2405 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119 Sundays at 1 pm | Come join us for free food, and a place to chat and build community. This is the Roxbury chapter of Food Not Bombs, a worldwide mutual aid effort providing free food for all. | Free, biweekly, vegan |
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Hyde Park
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| Boston Prep Charter School 885 River Street Hyde Park, MA 02136 617-333-6688 | Free breakfast and lunch available for children under 18. | Prepared meals, free | |
| Community Growth Co. 715 River Street, Hyde Park MA 02136 | Every Thursday @ 11am | Free food distribution. No ID required. First come first serve | Free, No ID |
| Fresh Truck Mobile Market- Hyde Park 1137 River St. Hyde Park, MA 02136 (617) 297-7685 | Thursday 3-5pm | Fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. Cash, credit and EBT accepted. | EBT, produce, reduced price |
| Helping Plates 1283 Hyde Park Avenue Hyde Park 02136 | Sundays 1:00pm | Bags will be given out at 1pm, please do not arrive too early. | Free |
| Hyde Park Food Pantry 1179 River St, Hyde Park, MA Hyde Park, MA, 02136 | Tuesday & Thursday 9am-12pm; Second Saturday of every month 9am-12pm | Registration required. However, non-registered clients are allowed to shop once and need to bring in required documentation on their next visit in order to shop in the future. First time clients should bring a non-expired photo ID with their Hyde Park address on it, to register as a client. Must be a resident of Hyde Park. | Food pantry, ID required, free |
| Hyde Park Food Pop-up 705 River Street Hyde Park, MA 02136 | Hassan Elderly & Disabled Apartments rhenry@healthleadsusa.org Every other Friday at 12pm | Free food distribution. The food bags will include canned goods, fresh fruits, produce and more. No ID needed. | Free, packaged food, produce |
| Hyde Park Seventh-day Adventist Church 6 Webster St. Hyde Park, MA 02136 | 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 4-6pm | Free produce bag containing items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs. No ID required. | Free, produce |
| Le Phare Seventh-day Adventist Church 920 River St Hyde Park, MA 02136 | Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month 10am-12pm | Free food for the community. proof of address are required. | Free |
| Rehoboth Baptist Church 21 Church St Canton, MA | 617-309-7003 Monday 8am - 11am | Food pantry of non-perishable groceries, meat, produce. Haitian creole and Spanish spoken. | Packaged food, food pantry, free |
| Senior Dining Sites Locations 617-477-6688 ethosmeals@ethocare.org | Click link to find the closest location. Registration required. | free, prepared meal | |
| Trustees Mobile Farmers Market 400 Georgetowne Dr, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Thursdays: July 14, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 7, September 21 (late fall dates will be posted later) 1PM-2PM | The Trustees Mobile Farmers Market is a subscription program for people in Boston and Cambridge with SNAP/EBT. The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) fully reimburses our customers’ purchases from us. From June through March, customers choose among vegetables grown at Powisset Farm, Appleton Farm, and Chestnut Hill Farm. All vegetables are certified organic and seasonal. | Farmers market, SNAP, EBT, HIP, seasonal, produce, reduced price |
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Roslindale
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| FAVOR (Food Access Volunteers of Roslindale) Archdale Apts/BCYF Menino 125 Brookway Rd, Roslindale; Washington Beech Apartments 4560 Washington St, Roslindale, Mercedes View, Roslindale, 02131 | Friday 2:30-3pm; Friday 3-3:30pm | Closed most federal holidays. Check our Instagram for updates @favor_boston. No ID or residency requirement. | Produce, bread, packaged food, free |
| Fresh Truck Mobile Market- Washington Beech Apts 4560 Washington St, Roslindale, 02131 (Beechland Circle) | Tuesday 3-5pm | Online order only. Fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price. Accepting cash, credit, and EBT. | Produce, EBT, online order, reduced price |
| Roslindale Congregational Church Food Pantry 25 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, 02131 (857) 396-7641 | 2nd and 4th Saturday 2-4pm | https://roscon.org/fod-poantry/; Pre-packed boxes (or bags) of food will be handed out to anyone who resides in Roslindale or Hyde Park. Residents can pick up food once per month. | Packaged food, produce, free |
| Roslindale Farmers Market Adams Park (4225 Washington St., Roslindale, MA) | Saturday 9am-1:30pm | https://www.roslindale.net/farmers-market; Uses SNAP coupons – Show card and get $10 off. Offer runs until November 22 or until funding runs out. | SNAP coupons, HIP |
| Roslindale Food Collective Trinity Church Trinity Church, 1195 Centre Street, West Roxbury | Sunday 3-3:30pm | rosifoodcollective@gmail.com; No ID required. RFC is leveraging excessive food manufacturing to create a mutual aid system that feeds everyone in our community. | Free, Produce |
| Senior Dining Sites Locations 617-477-6688 ethosmeals@ethocare.org | Click link to find the closest location. Registration required. | free, prepared meal |
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Allston/Brighton
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| Allston Brighton Food Pantry Brighton Allston Congregational Church 404 Washington St, Brighton MA 02135 | Our office phone number is (617) 254-4046; Our website is https://abfoodpantry.com/ | 1) Community Suppers: Every Wednesday (3:30pm-4:30pm entry for Seniors, Veterans, & the disabled | 4pm-6pm entry for general public). 2) Food Pantry: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (10am-1pm). 3) Community Fridge: Open 24/7 outside the church in the Garden Side parking lot. 4) Food Emergencies: If you are experiencing immediate food insecurity and cannot attend on Wednesday or Saturday, please contact our office to set up an appointment. |
| Allston/Brighton NOC 640 Washington Street, Suite #201/202 Brighton, MA | Call: 617.903.3640 | https://bostonabcd.org/service/food-accesscenters/ | Must call ahead to register; Free, packaged food |
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North End/West End
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| North End/West End NSC 1 Michelangelo Street Boston, MA 02113 | Call: 617.523.8125 | https://bostonabcd.org/service/food-accesscenters/; Must call ahead to register; Free, packaged food |
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South End
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| SNAP/South End NSC 554 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02118 | Call: 617.267.7400 | https://bostonabcd.org/service/food-accesscenters/; Must call ahead to register; Free, packaged food |
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East Boston
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Other Resources
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| MGB Community Health Van | Location changes weekly, see the schedule here. 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 | Food bags, personal care items, social services, connections, PPE, free | |
| Dedham Food Pantry 600 Washington St, Dedham, 02026 781-269-1541 | Saturday 8:30-10:30 am; 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 5pm; Seniors on 2nd and 4th Wednesday 1:30-3pm | Fresh produce, milk and eggs; Toilet paper and cleaning supplies; Must register as a client. ID/proof of residency required. Must be a Dedham resident. Free, produce, milk, eggs, cleaning supplies, registration required | |
| Double Up Food Bucks Program 617-635-3177 food@boston.gov | Boston Double Up Food Bucks is a SNAP incentive program funded by the City of Boston and the USDA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. You can get 50 percent off fresh fruits and vegetables at participating stores with your EBT card. Get a daily discount of up to $5 to $10 at participating stores. | SNAP, produce, discount, registration required | |
| Fresh Connect | Fresh Connect is a prepaid debit card from your healthcare provider that allows you to buy any fresh food product from participating Stop & Shop chains. Contact your healthcare provider to learn more. | Debit card, discount, registration required | |
| Rose’s Bounty 77 Stratford Street West Roxbury, MA 02132 (857) 203-0404 | 2nd Saturday of the month (2-4pm); 3rd Friday of the month (11am-1pm); In person for veterans only on Fridays (9-10am) | NO ID needed, however proof of residency required for residents of West Roxbury, Roslindale, Hyde Park, JP and Mattapan. Serving from curbside; Not taking any new clients, Only West Roxbury residents | Packaged food, produce, eggs, meat, proof of residency, free |
| YMCA Mobile Food Market | Locations change weekly, see the schedule | Free, produce | |
| Mobile Market Guidelines | • Bring your own reusable bag • Only two shoppers at a time • Look at labels to see maximum number of items you can take • Once you are done shopping, please place your basket on the table; Staff will place items directly on the table once they are ready for you to bag them. | Free, produce | |
| The project Bread Hotline | 1-800-645-8333 | For more food resources, call the Project Bread hotline to find out if you qualify for SNAP. | Free, hotline |
| FoodNot Bombs Meal Distribution | General Edward O Goulding African American Veterans Memorial Park, Sundays at 1 pm | Come join us for free food, and a place to chat and build community. This is the Roxbury chapter of Food Not Bombs, a worldwide mutual aid effort providing free food for all. | Free, biweekly, vegan |
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East Boston
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Other Resources (continued)
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| The Boston Food Access Network | Various community partners; schedule varies | Network of food resources |
| The StartWithSNAP program | Statewide SNAP information and resources | SNAP |
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Note: This document is updated monthly; last updated on October 27, 2025. For more information, visit www.vitalcxns.org/food.