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 Waban.

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 Waban 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 Waban 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 Waban that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cldnd4uh80000mn0fh3fn72ux">Newton Community Freedge</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clflaaoim0000l20fpu2bw19a">Oak Square YMCA</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldncycqa0000l50fw3vw1sj0">Watertown Community Fridge</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In WabanLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries)
Newton Food Pantry
10 minutes
average wait time

1.26 mi
Info
serves newton
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produces, milk, eggs, cheese, meats,food supplemental packages, & personal hygiene products.
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
Newton City Hall (Basement Level), 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton Centre, MA 02459
directions
Contact
(617) 796-1233
https://newtonfoodpantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Centre Street Food Pantry
no ratings yet

1.88 mi
Info
Households may visit once per month.

If you need to get groceries between 5:30 - 6 pm on Tuesday, please email (info@centrestfoodpantry.org) or call us.

https://www.facebook.com/CSFPNewton
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- Next Tuesday
  2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  Open to all
- Tue, June 11th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
11 Homer Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459
directions
Contact
(617) 340-9554
https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Wellesley Food Pantry
no ratings yet

2.29 mi
Info
Open to Residents of Wellesley The Pantry is located in the basement of the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm
- Tue, June 11th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- Tue, June 18th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
207 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
directions
Contact
(781) 235-1188
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 Waban.
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)
Needham Community Council Food Pantry
no ratings yet

2.65 mi
Info
Open to Residents of Needham.

Set up an account trhrough their website or at their office.

Closed on July 4th

https://www.facebook.com/NeedhamCommunityCouncil
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  4:30 pm–7:00 pm
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 4:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
570 Hillside Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494
directions
Contact
(781) 444-2415
https://needhamcouncil.org/
Community fridge
Newton Community Freedge
10 minutes
average wait time
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Schedule
- Open now!
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
420 Watertown Street
Nonantum, MA 02458
directions
Contact
(617) 244-4035
http://www.newtonfoodpantry.org/newton-freedge/
Food pantry (groceries)
Oak Square YMCA
average user rating

3.57 mi
Info
-Grocery bags available -Talk to folks at the front desk.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  6:00 am–10:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  6:00 am–10:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  6:00 am–7:00 pm
- 6:00 am–10:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 6:00 am–7:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 7:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
615 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 782-3535
https://www.facebook.com/OakSquareYMCA/
Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center
18 minutes
average wait time

3.47 mi
Info
New clients must bring the following:

Photo ID

Proof of address (if not the same address as the photo ID)

Proof of income such as social security letter.

If unemployed, must fill out the declaration of no income form.

Any proof of household size

Documents of the people living within the residence

Health Insurance card

Photo ID

NOTE: Clients can come once a month

Other programs are conducted every Thursday that only requires the following:

Name

Phone Number

NOTE: Clients can come every week
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Location
640 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 903-3640
https://bostonabcd.org/location/allston-brighton-noc/
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army Waltham
no ratings yet

2.69 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Location
33 Myrtle Street
South Side, MA 02453
directions
Contact
(908) 447-7726
Food pantry (groceries)
Watertown Community Fridge
no ratings yet

3.69 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  All Day
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- Tomorrow
  All Day
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- This Friday
  All Day
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- All Day
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Saturday
Location
80 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
directions
Contact
(617) 294-9016
https://www.watertowncommunityfridge.org/
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Brighton Allston Congregational Church: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
2 minutes
average wait time

4.07 mi
Info
The food pantry will provide a 3 to 4 day food supply for one household. There is a short questionnaire regarding household/demographic info for the pantry's records.

Thrift Shop: Open on Saturdays 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. – includes children’s clothes, books, kitchen items, and more. Items are all under $5.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Grab and Go Groceries
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–6:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
- Sat, June 8th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
404 Washington Street
St. Elizabeth's, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 254-4046
abfoodpantry.com
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Waban 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 Waban 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 Waban that’s open today: Newton Community Freedge, Oak Square YMCA, Watertown Community Fridge
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Waban for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.