Roslindale Food Pantry

Serving Roslindale & Hyde Park Communities

PANTRY HOURS

Open: 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month

Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

OUR MISSION

The Roslindale Food Pantry strives to address food insecurity in our community by providing nutritious food options and support to individuals and families. We raise awareness and promote community engagement to create a more equitable society. Our mission is driven by compassion, inclusivity, and the belief that together we can make a lasting impact on hunger.

OUR IMPACT

  • Serving over 200 families and individuals each pantry day
  • Providing nutritious and culturally appropriate foods

ADDITIONAL FOOD RESOURCES

If you don’t live in Roslindale or Hyde Park, visit the Greater Boston Food Bank to find food pantries near you.

Visit boston.gov/SNAP for updates on local resources for you and your family. There are many ways to get help, including:

  • Call or text Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 800-645-8333 for information about food programs or chat with a counselor
  • Find local food pantries
  • If you have at least $0.01 on your SNAP card, you can still use the Healthy Incentive Program (HIP) to get fresh food at farmers markets, farm stands, mobile markets, and CSA programs
  • Boston Double Up Food Bucks stores where you can get 50% off fresh produce with SNAP
  • Get official updates from the MA Department of Transitional Assistance

For a full list of local resources, visit boston.gov/SNAP.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Help is needed on pantry days (the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month). Two shifts are available: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 4:30 PM.

Volunteers responsibilites include sorting and organizing donations, packing grocery bags, assisting with distribution, and behind‑the‑scenes support. Some roles involve heavy lifting; accessible tasks are available for volunteers with mobility limitations.

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.

Please note: the building is not wheelchair accessible, and volunteers must be able to climb stairs to enter.

CONTACT & VOLUNTEER

Operated under Roslindale Congregational Church, UCC (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)

Information on how to donate to the Roslindale Food Pantry is located on our donations page.