Food Access

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10 Minot Street, DorchesterEmpty heading

Hours: Every first, second, and third Tuesday, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Location: 10 Minot Street, Dorchester – just across the street from Daniel Driscoll – Neponset Health Center!

Clients can attend once per month.

All are welcome! If you would like to register as a client, please contact the Food Pantry at (617) 533-2228. Calling ahead to register saves time! You can also register when you come to the Food Pantry during our open hours on the first, second, and third Tuesday each month, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.

Emergency Food Access Locations

The Food Pantry offers access to dry goods and shelf stable foods to patients and clients in need through our community health center locations.

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Geiger Gibson Community Health Center

Ask during an appointment or contact our patient care navigator at (617) 533-2384 for more information.

Harbor Community Health Center – PlymouthEmpty heading

Ask during an appointment or contact our patient care navigator at (508) 778-5449 for more information.

Harbor Community Health Center – Hyannis

Ask during an appointment or contact our patient care navigator at (508) 778-5413 for more information.

Our team at the food pantry wants all clients to feel welcome, safe, and respected. We ask that clients coming to our 10 Minot Street, Dorchester location follow these policies:

• New clients must be present to register.
• Only one account per household.
• Only one visit per month.
• No more than three cards per client.
• Wearing masks is encouraged. Please do not arrive before 8:15 am
• Respect all others in line and Harbor Health staff.
  – No cutting the line
  – No saving your spot in line — do not leave items on the ground
  – No arguing
  – No pushing
  – No crowding — only one person allowed at the desk at a time

If you are disrespectful, you may be removed from the program.

ATTENTION AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS!! Are you  looking to bring clients to the Food Pantry? YOU MUST CALL TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE! (617) 533-2228

Click the links below to download the Food Pantry Policies.

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We rely entirely on donations to provide food to members of our community in need! 

There are many ways YOU can support the Food Pantry:

• Donate money.  To make a financial contribution, visit hhsi.us/donate and select “Food Pantry at Harbor Health” in the drop down menu.
• Donate food and personal care items. Donations of non-perishable food and personal care items are welcome! Please follow the following guidelines when making a food donation:
  • We cannot accept expired items or items in glass containers. Here are some items we always need – click here to download and share the list:
    • Canned foods (soups, tomatoes, tuna, vegetables)
    • Rice, pasta, oatmeal, and cereal (whole grain, less sugar)
    • Dried beans
    • Peanut butter
    • Dried fruits
    • Diapers, baby wipes, and baby shampoo/body wash
    • Baby formula and baby food
    • Seasoning items such as salt, pepper, dried herbs, olive oil, and soy sauce
  • To drop off your donation, come to the Food Pantry at 10 Minot St during open hours (Tuesdays 8:30am-3pm) or call us at (617) 533-2228 to arrange a time.
  • Any item purchased our Amazon Wishlist is delivered directly to our location as a donation.

Volunteer Opportunities

 If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to [email protected] or call us at (617) 533-2228 for more information about volunteering.

THANK YOU to our supporters and volunteers!

We are grateful for support from the Greater Boston Food Bank, Whole Foods Market, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s/Star Market, local businesses, and individuals – you make this important work possible!

Download our 2024 Impact Report

Free parking is available for the Food Pantry’s 10 Minot Street location.

You can park in the parking lot at 770 Gallivan Boulevard (former Verizon store) or in any legal street spot.

Do not park in the staff or patient parking lot behind Daniel Driscoll – Neponset Health Center or in the Santander Bank parking lot. Your car might get towed if you park in these locations. 

If the Food Pantry is closed due to the weather or any other reason, we will send a text, update our website, or you can call (617) 533-2228 for updates.

Please note that clients of the Food Pantry’s 10 Minot Street location must wait outside in line for service. We will do our best to serve everyone quickly, but you should come prepared for the weather as you wait outside.