Mission
The Boston Food Pantry is operated by the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. Since 1982, we’ve been on a mission to help alleviate hunger and food insecurity among low-income communities throughout the Boston area. Our priority is to be inclusive, inviting, and barrier-free. 75% of the food distributed is fresh produce and is given with sensitivity towards sustainability and the environment. Produce not fit for distribution is saved for composting at local farms.
Location
1033 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
(entrance door is on Proctor Street)
Open Hours
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm
Holidays (closed)
Policy
Only one registration card per household unit.
To register, one member of the household needs to complete a registration form at the Pantry during open hours.
Pantry members need to bring proof of identify (photo ID NOT required) and registration card to pick up food in the pantry.
Members may access food in the pantry whenever the pantry is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays – as frequently as once a day, if necessary.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program—CSFP (federal low-income senior program) Distribution Days:
(CSFP distributions are for pre-approved individuals)
SNAP Outreach
When picking-up food, people can also visit our onsite Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) kiosk. Apply for or manage benefits (including SNAP, TAFDC, EAEDC). Pantry staff is here to help you!
Volunteerism
Volunteers account for most of the peoplepower required for the Boston Food Pantry to service our community. We host volunteer opportunities during morning hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, allowing people to build comradery with each other while addressing the growing problem of food insecurity in our community. For more information about volunteering, please email us: MABostonfoodpantry@redcross.org
Staff
David Andre, Director
Jill Tobacco, Outreach Manager
Wil Illas, Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator
Sharon Curry, Pantry Coordinator
Suresh Mijar, SNAP Outreach Coordinator