Project Bread
For additional up-to-date information and to see if you could be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits, people experiencing food insecurity should call into Project Bread’s toll-free FoodSource Hotline (1-800-645-8333), which provides confidential assistance in 180 languages and for the hearing impaired. For more information, visit our Get Help page.
*Please note, not all places listed provide a holiday themed menu.
Last updated 12/20/2023.
We will add locations offering a free meal in December as they come through, please check back frequently for updates.
Harvard Square Churches Meal Program
Zero Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-733-5099
Meal: Thursday, December 21st at 5PM-6:30PM
Open to all.
Women's Lunch Place
67 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-267-1722
Meal: Monday, December 25th at 12PM
Open only to women or anyone who identifies as a woman. To-go meals may also be provided.
Pine Street Inn- Men & Pine Street Inn- Women
44 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-892-9100
Meal: Monday, December 25th, 11:30AM-12:30PM
Meals for both shelters will be served at the same location. Meals are only available to men & women 18+ (no minors).
Haley House
23 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-236-8132
Meal: Monday, December 25th beginning at 6AM
Doors open at 6AM for coffee. Meal services start at 8AM-9:30AM. Open to all.
Here is a list of free food assistance programs and resources in Massachusetts to help you afford groceries and put food on your table.