Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Need food assistance in Boston? Here are 10 trusted pantries and banks — all active as of 2024. Call ahead for hours/requirements (most need ID + proof of address).
| Organization | Address | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Food Bank | 630 Dudley St, Dorchester 02125 | (617) 439-0100 | Major distributor; refers to local pantries |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | 70 South Bay Ave, Boston 02118 | (617) 427-5200 | Largest hunger-relief org in NE; 140M lbs/yr |
| The Salvation Army | 1500 Tremont St, Roxbury 02120 | (617) 442-2870 | Food pantry + meals, shelter, recovery programs |
| St. Francis House | 39 Boylston St, Boston 02116 | (617) 542-4300 | Day shelter; breakfast/lunch, showers, mail, clinic |
| Pine Street Inn | 444 Harrison Ave, South End 02118 | (617) 542-4000 | Homeless services; meals, housing, job training |
| Bread of Life | 331 Massachusetts Ave, Boston 02115 | (617) 267-0777 | Meals, groceries, advocacy |
| Lovin’ Spoonfuls | 1213 Boylston St, Fenway 02215 | (617) 536-4222 | Food rescue → distributes to 100+ partners |
| Project Bread | 145 Border St, East Boston 02128 | (617) 427-5200 | SNAP help, school meals, FoodSource Hotline |
| Food For Free | 177 Marginal St, East Boston 02128 | (617) 561-3030 | Rescues fresh food → free markets, home delivery |
| The Open Door | 28 Emerson St, East Boston 02128 | (617) 569-1336 | Pantry, meals, senior boxes, diapers |
No one should go hungry in Boston. Help is close.