Services can change. Check the original source or contact the organization before you travel. RWN shows where information came from and when it was last reviewed.

Service location

The Bowery Mission

New York, United States

Immediate meals, showers, clothing, medical care, and a separate overnight-shelter intake in lower Manhattan.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Walk-in
Cost
Free. Free services
Address
227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

Check before you go. Meals are open without ID. Shower, clothing, and shelter intake have schedules or capacity limits; check the official help page before travel.

Service location

The Beacon

Houston, United States

A downtown day center providing meals, private showers, full-service laundry, charging, Wi-Fi, mail, and housing navigation.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in intake
Cost
Free. Free essential services
Address
1212 Prairie Street, Houston, TX 77002

Check before you go. Service days, intake, and capacity can change. Confirm on the official page or by phone before traveling.

Service location

St. Anthony's Hygiene Hub

San Francisco, United States

Free showers, toilets, laundry, personal-care products, clothing, and connections to St. Anthony's wider services.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in sign-up
Cost
Free. Free services
Address
150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

Check before you go. Sign-up takes place at St. Boniface Church. Review current hours and instructions before travel.

Service location

Blanchet House

Portland, United States

No-questions-asked meals plus clothing, hygiene items, sleeping essentials, and seasonal heat-relief water.

  • Food
  • Water
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Shelter
Access
Walk-in
Cost
Free. Free services
Address
310 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97209

Check before you go. Meals are offered Monday through Saturday. Clothing inventory and seasonal relief vary; use the official service page for current details.

Service location

San Diego Day Center

San Diego, United States

A Father Joe's Villages day center offering shelter navigation, restrooms, laundry, storage, mail, case management, and access to nearby meals and showers.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in check-in
Cost
Free. Free core services
Address
299 17th Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Check before you go. An orange service badge is used for several services, although the public lunch can be accessed without it. Arrive early and check the official instructions.

Resource finder

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Los Angeles, United States

A regional food bank with an official pantry and partner-agency locator for Los Angeles County.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Online partner locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free food-help locator; partner eligibility rules vary
Coverage
1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058

Check before you go. The listed address is the food bank facility, not a guaranteed walk-in pantry. Use the official find-food tool for a distribution site.

Resource finder

Feeding America Food Bank Finder

United States

An official national search that identifies the Feeding America food bank serving a ZIP code.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free search; local rules vary
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United States

Check before you go. This is a locator, not a walk-in location. Open it and contact the local food bank it returns.

Resource finder

HUD Find Shelter

United States

A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development search for shelter, food pantries, health clinics, and clothing resources.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Health
  • Clothing
Access
Government locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free search
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United States

Check before you go. HUD is not the direct service provider. Confirm eligibility, hours, and capacity with the organization returned by the search.

Resource finder

USDA National Hunger Hotline

United States

A federal hotline connecting people with emergency food providers, meal sites, food banks, and social services near an address.

  • Navigation
  • Food
Access
Phone, text, and online
Cost
Free resource finder. Free referral service
Coverage
Nationwide phone, text, and online service

Check before you go. The hotline and automated search provide referrals; each local provider sets its own hours and eligibility.

Resource finder

211 United States

United States

Local specialists connect callers with basic-needs services including housing, food, transportation, and health care.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Clothing
Access
Call or online search
Cost
Free resource finder. Free and confidential
Coverage
Dial 2-1-1 or use the nationwide online locator
Phone
211

Check before you go. This is a referral service, not emergency response. Local availability and channels vary by 211 agency.

Service network

Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Burnaby, Canada

Food distribution and partner support across Greater Vancouver, with registration and location guidance.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Registration and location finder
Cost
Free. Free food support
Coverage
8345 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC V5A 2H3

Check before you go. The listed address is the head office. Use the official find-food guidance for a client distribution location.

Resource finder

211 Canada

Canada

Canada's official navigation service for government and community food, housing, health, and social support.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Clothing
Access
Phone, chat, text, and web
Cost
Free resource finder. Free and confidential
Coverage
Dial 2-1-1 or choose a province in the online directory
Phone
211

Check before you go. Channels and hours vary by province, although most of Canada has 24-hour access. This is a referral service.

Service location

Union Gospel Mission

Vancouver, Canada

Daily community meals, 24-hour reception, emergency shelter, clothing, and referrals in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Clothing
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in and appointment services
Cost
Free. Free core help
Address
601 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1J7

Check before you go. Meal tickets and shelter capacity rules apply. Confirm the current meal time or speak with reception before travel.

Resource finder

The Global FoodBanking Network

Global network, Global

An international directory of member food-bank organizations, useful where a direct RWN listing is not yet available.

  • Navigation
  • Food
Access
Member-country directory
Cost
Free resource finder. Free directory
Coverage
Global member-network directory

Check before you go. This is a network directory, not a walk-in provider. Follow the member link for local access information.

Service network

The Felix Project Multibank

London, United Kingdom

Redistributes surplus food and essential household goods to community organizations across London.

  • Clothing
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Community-organization distribution
Cost
Free. Free essentials through partners
Coverage
Unit 11, Acton Park Industrial Estate, The Vale, London W3 7QE

Check before you go. This is a distribution hub for community organizations, not a general walk-in service. Use the official page to identify partner access.

Resource finder

Trussell Food Bank Finder

United Kingdom

A UK food-bank finder with local access, referral, and emergency-food guidance.

  • Navigation
  • Food
Access
Online food-bank finder
Cost
Free resource finder. Free search; referral may apply
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United Kingdom

Check before you go. Many food banks use vouchers or referrals. Open the local record and confirm its process before travel.

Service location

Whitechapel Mission

London, United Kingdom

A free day centre offering breakfast, showers, clothing, advice, computers, medical support, and shelter referrals.

  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Shelter
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in day centre
Cost
Free. All listed services free
Address
212 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ
Hours
Breakfast daily from 8:00 AM; weekday showers 7:00–10:00 AM; weekday advice 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Check before you go. The day centre is open on weekdays and service times differ. Review the current official schedule before travel.

Service location

The Passage Resource Centre

London, United Kingdom

Immediate welfare and resettlement support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness near London Victoria.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Shelter
Access
Walk-in resource centre
Cost
Free. Free support
Address
St Vincent's Centre, Carlisle Place, London SW1P 1NL

Check before you go. The resource centre operates on weekdays. It is not an emergency service; confirm opening times before travel.

Service location

Capuchin Day Centre

Dublin, Ireland

Hot meals, food parcels, showers, clothing, and free medical, optical, dental, and family support.

  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Walk-in; no questions asked
Cost
Free. Free services
Address
29 Bow Street, Dublin 7, D07 F2Y5

Check before you go. Services have separate schedules and some clinic capacity limits. Check the official site for current times.

Resource finder

Foodbank NSW & ACT

Sydney / Glendenning, Australia

A food-relief network connecting people in New South Wales and the ACT with local charity partners.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Charity-partner finder
Cost
Free resource finder. Free food-help locator; partner eligibility and access rules vary
Coverage
50 Owen Street, Glendenning NSW 2761

Check before you go. The warehouse is not a guaranteed public pantry. Use the official find-food pathway to contact a local charity.

Service location

Auckland City Mission HomeGround

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland City Mission's HomeGround provides free community meals, food parcels, and a route to wider social support.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in and program intake
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free meals and food parcels
Address
140 Hobson Street, Auckland Central 1010

Check before you go. The Haeata dining room is walk-in; food parcels and other programs have separate access steps. Check the official help page.

Service location

Christchurch City Mission Foodbank

Christchurch, New Zealand

Emergency food parcels and a self-serve foodbank, supported by assessment and wider City Mission social services.

  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Phone assessment and appointment
Cost
Free. Free emergency food
Address
275 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8011

Check before you go. Food collection requires a phone assessment, appointment, photo ID, and proof of address. Do not travel without booking.

Service network

Willing Hearts Meal Assistance

Singapore

A soup kitchen preparing free meals for distribution across Singapore, with shelter and other support programs.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Agency or social-worker referral
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free meal assistance for approved beneficiaries
Coverage
1 Lorong J Telok Kurau, Singapore 425792

Check before you go. Meal-assistance applications require a social worker or social-service agency. The kitchen is not presented as a public meal walk-in.

Service location

ImpactHK 29 Community Centre

Hong Kong

A daily community centre for people experiencing homelessness, with meals, clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, laundry, haircuts, charging, and internet.

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in community centre
Cost
Free. Free support
Address
G/F, Cherry Mansion, 29 Oak Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Check before you go. Open daily according to the official center page. Specific items and support depend on current supply and program schedules.

Service location

Kechara Soup Kitchen

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A Kuala Lumpur service centre for food-bank, street outreach, and empowerment programs supporting people in need.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Contact centre for assistance
Cost
Free. Free food-support programs
Address
17 Jalan Barat, off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Check before you go. Contact the center to confirm beneficiary access, current program location, and collection or referral steps.

Service network

The Akshaya Patra Foundation

Bengaluru, India

A school-meal and humanitarian food-relief organization operating through institutional and program partnerships in India.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
School and relief programs
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free meals through program partners
Coverage
#72, 3rd Floor, 3rd Main Road, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru 560022

Check before you go. The listed office is not a public meal site. Assistance is delivered through schools and relief programs.

Resource finder

Ask Izzy

Australia-wide, Australia

A free, anonymous service finder for housing, food, health care, counselling, safety, money help, clothing, showers, and other everyday needs.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
Access
Free anonymous online search
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to use
Coverage
Online service covering Australia

Check before you go. Available online. Contact a listed provider to confirm eligibility, capacity, hours, and access before travel.

Resource finder

Soliguide

France-wide, France

A multilingual solidarity map for nearby meals, drinking water, shelters, day centres, showers, laundry, clothing, health care, and administrative support.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Water
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
Access
Online and mobile service search
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to use
Coverage
Online service covering supported areas in France

Check before you go. Coverage and schedules are updated by area. Open each listing for its current hours and contact instructions.

Resource finder

Bahnhofsmission Germany

Germany-wide, Germany

A nationwide finder for station missions offering immediate help without registration, including food, drink, clothing, first aid, a safe place, travel assistance, and local referrals.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Water
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Station finder and walk-in support
Cost
Free resource finder. Immediate help is free
Coverage
Around 100 railway-station missions across Germany

Check before you go. Opening hours differ by station. Use the official finder to choose a location and check its current hours.

Resource finder

Centro POP Brazil

Brazil-wide, Brazil

Brazil's public reference centres for people experiencing homelessness, with meals, personal hygiene, laundry, document support, belongings storage, and referrals.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Government centre finder
Cost
Free resource finder. Free; documents are not required for first access
Coverage
Centro POP locations in participating Brazilian municipalities
Phone
121

Check before you go. Centres generally operate at least eight hours a day on five weekdays, but each municipality sets its location and schedule. Use the government finder or call 121.

Service location

Centro POP Sobral

Sobral, Brazil

A public day centre for people experiencing homelessness, offering meals, showers, laundry, multidisciplinary support, documents, benefits, and referrals.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in public service
Cost
Free. Free services
Address
Avenida Dom José, 2147, Centro, Sobral, Ceará
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–5:00 PM

Check before you go. The official municipal page lists weekday daytime hours. Outreach operates separately in the evening; confirm holiday changes before travel.

Service location

Centro POP São Vicente

São Vicente, Brazil

A public centre for people experiencing homelessness with breakfast, afternoon food, showers, clean clothing, technical support, and referrals.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in public service
Cost
Free. Free; lack of documents does not prevent access
Address
Avenida Capitão-Mor Aguiar, 436, Centro, São Vicente, São Paulo
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM

Check before you go. The city page lists immediate, free weekday access. Call before travel to confirm holiday hours and current on-site capacity.

Resource finder

Boston Homeless Services Directory

Boston, United States

Boston's official list of emergency shelters, daytime services, meals, showers, laundry, clothing, health care, outreach, and youth and family programs.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Citywide official directory for Boston, Massachusetts

Check before you go. The city page lists access rules, addresses, and phone numbers. Contact the provider directly because capacity and intake conditions change.

Resource finder

Toronto Homeless Help

Toronto, Canada

Toronto's official starting point for shelters, 24-hour respite, drop-ins, public showers, outreach, warming centres, and housing support.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Health
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Citywide services and Central Intake for Toronto

Check before you go. Call Central Intake for emergency shelter or 311 for outreach. Seasonal services open only when activated.

Resource finder

Seattle Essential Services Guide

Seattle, United States

A City of Seattle guide to day centres, free showers, food banks, clothing, health support, shelter, and public benefits.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
City resource guide for Seattle's Chinatown–International District and nearby services

Check before you go. Program hours and eligibility vary. Use the city guide to identify a service, then confirm through that provider.

Resource finder

Restos du Cœur Local Associations

France-wide, France

The official Restos du Cœur network routes people to nearby food assistance and broader social support across France.

  • Food
  • Navigation
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Departmental association finder across France

Check before you go. Registration, documents, distribution dates, and available services vary by local association; contact the selected association.

Resource finder

Spain Social Services Map

Spain-wide, Spain

Spain's official national map linking people to regional social-service systems and citizen assistance.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Clothing
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Interactive government map of regional social services

Check before you go. Programs, eligibility, languages, and appointments are managed by each autonomous community.

Resource finder

Food Banks Canada Finder

Canada-wide, Canada

Food Banks Canada's official finder for nearby food banks, with a reminder to contact the location or call 211 for smaller local services.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Nationwide food-bank finder for Canada

Check before you go. Registration and schedules differ by food bank. Confirm eligibility, service area, and current hours directly.

Resource finder

Food Bank Network Nigeria

Nigeria-wide, Nigeria

A Lagos Food Bank initiative connecting a national coalition of food banks and trusted nonprofits providing food grants and relief packages.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Partner food-bank network
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Coalition of food banks, pantries, and nonprofit partners across Nigeria

Check before you go. This is a partner network, not a guaranteed walk-in pantry. Contact the network for the appropriate local access route.

Resource finder

Food Banking Kenya

Kenya-wide, Kenya

A certified food-bank network recovering food and distributing it through community service agencies in Kenya.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Community-agency food network
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Food recovery and community partner network in Kenya

Check before you go. The food bank is not presented as a universal walk-in pantry. Contact it for the current partner or program serving your area.

Resource finder

Hong Kong Short-term Food Assistance

Hong Kong

Government-funded nonprofit teams provide short-term basic food assistance to people and families facing immediate financial difficulty.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Regional service-team contacts
Cost
Free resource finder. Free for approved applicants
Coverage
Service teams covering districts across Hong Kong

Check before you go. Applicants must contact the team serving their district and provide the requested identity, address, and financial information.

Singapore's official pathway to ComCare financial and social assistance through local Social Service Offices and complementary community schemes.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Government assistance offices
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Social Service Offices across Singapore

Check before you go. Eligibility depends on residency, household circumstances, and program assessment. Use the official page to identify the correct office.

Service location

Everybody Eats Glen Innes

Glen Innes, New Zealand

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in; bookings also available
Cost
Free option. Pay what you can, including nothing
Address
133 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland
Hours
Sun, Mon, Wed and Thu, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.

Service location

Everybody Eats Onehunga

Onehunga, New Zealand

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in; bookings also available
Cost
Free option. Pay what you can, including nothing
Address
306 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland
Hours
Sun–Thu, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.

Service location

Everybody Eats Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in; bookings also available
Cost
Free option. Pay what you can, including nothing
Address
60 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Hours
Sun–Wed, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.

Service location

Breakthrough Daytime Support Center

Chicago, United States

A daytime support centre offering food, showers, laundry, clean clothing, computers, a safe space, and practical services.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Navigation
Access
Daytime support centre
Cost
Free. Free essential support
Address
3219 W Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624

Check before you go. Program hours and intake may change; review the official centre page before travel.

Service location

Southampton Street Shelter

Boston, United States

Southampton Street Shelter is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, hygiene and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight emergency shelter for men
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
112 Southampton Street, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Woods Mullen Shelter

Boston, United States

Woods Mullen Shelter is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, hygiene and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight emergency shelter for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
794 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Pine Street Inn Men's Inn

Boston, United States

Pine Street Inn Men's Inn is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, housing and support referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight emergency shelter for men
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Pine Street Inn Yawkey House

Boston, United States

Pine Street Inn Yawkey House is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, housing and support referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight emergency shelter for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
363 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

St. Francis House

Boston, United States

St. Francis House is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, daytime shelter, clothing, showers and toiletries for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Daytime walk-in services
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Rosie's Place

Boston, United States

Rosie's Place is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals and food pantry, showers and laundry, day and overnight shelter, wellness and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Services for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Women's Lunch Place

Boston, United States

Women's Lunch Place is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, toiletries, showers and laundry, clothing for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Day centre for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Boston, United States

Bridge Over Troubled Waters is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, showers and laundry, lockers, case management and shelter for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Drop-in and shelter services for ages 14–24
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Day Engagement Center at Whittier

Boston, United States

Day Engagement Center at Whittier is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of daytime indoor space, meals and basic needs, health and service referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Hygiene
Access
Day centre
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
1290 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Cardinal Medeiros Day Program

Boston, United States

Cardinal Medeiros Day Program is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of day shelter, meals, practical support for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Navigation
Access
Daily day shelter
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
1960 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Amesbury WIC Program

Amesbury, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Local WIC office; call for eligibility and appointment
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
44 Friend Street, Amesbury, MA 01913
Hours
Wednesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Check before you go. Published office hours are shown. Call before travel to confirm the schedule, appointment availability, and documents needed.

Service location

Andover/North Andover WIC Program

Andover, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Local WIC office; call for eligibility and appointment
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
165 Haverhill Street, Andover, MA 01810
Hours
1st and 3rd Thursdays: 10am-1pm; 2pm-6pm

Check before you go. Published office hours are shown. Call before travel to confirm the schedule, appointment availability, and documents needed.

Service location

Attleboro WIC Program

Attleboro, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

  • Food
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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
537 Pleasant St, Attleboro, MA 02703
Hours
Monday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm ; Tuesday: 11:00 am-6:30 pm ; Thursday - Friday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm

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Ayer WIC Program

Ayer, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
63 Park Street, Ayer, MA 01432
Hours
Tuesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

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Barre WIC Program

Barre, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
151 Worcester Road, Barre, MA 01005
Hours
2nd Thursday of every month only 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Bedford WIC Program (Military only)

Hanscom AFB, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
76 Arnold Street, Building 1603, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
Hours
First Wednesday of the month only 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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Beverly WIC Program

Beverly, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
4 Ocean Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Hours
Tuesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

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Boston Medical Center

Boston, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
850 Harrison Avenue, Lower Level, Boston, MA 02118
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

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Boston WIC Program - South Street

Boston, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
South Cove Community Health Center, 145 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ; Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

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Boston WIC Program - Tufts Medical Center

Boston, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
755 Washington Street, Plaza level, Boston, MA 02111
Hours
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm ; Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ; Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

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Brighton WIC Program

Brighton, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
640 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135
Hours
Monday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm ; Tuesday: 8:30 am-6:00 pm ; Thursday: 9:00 am-5:30 pm

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Brockton WIC Program main clinic

Brockton, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
795 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Hours
Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm ; Thursday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm ; Friday: 8:00 am-2:00 pm ; Saturday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm

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Cape Cod WIC Program main clinic

Hyannis, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
700 Attucks Lane, Suite 1-A, Hyannis, MA 02601
Hours
Monday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm ; Tuesday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm ; Wednesday - Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm ; Friday: 8:30 am-2:00 pm

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Charlestown WIC Program

Charlestown, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
73 High Street, 2nd floor, Charlestown, MA 02129
Hours
Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

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Chelsea WIC Program main clinic

Chelsea, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
151 Everett Avenue, 4th Floor, Chelsea, MA 02150
Hours
Monday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm ; Tuesday: 8:30 am-6:00 pm ; Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm ; Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm ; Friday: 8:30 am-3:00 pm

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Chicopee WIC Program

Chicopee, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
254 McKinstry Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01013
Hours
Monday: (Nov-April 10:00am - 6:00pm) (May-October 8:30am - 4:30pm)

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Clinton WIC Program

Clinton, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
209 Union Street, Clinton, MA 01510
Hours
Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Dorchester – Codman Square WIC Program

Dorchester, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
637 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
Hours
Tuesday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Closed the first Thursday of the month from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)

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Dorchester – Neponset Street WIC Program

Dorchester, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
398 Neponset Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Hours
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm ; Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ; Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

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Dorchester North – Upham’s Corner Health Center

Dorchester, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
547 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125
Hours
Monday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm ; Tuesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ; Wednesday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm ; Thursday - Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

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Dorchester South/South Boston WIC Program main clinic

Dorchester, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
1353 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122
Hours
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm ; Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ; Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm ; Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm ; Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

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East Boston WIC Program main clinic

East Boston, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
250 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Hours
Monday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm ; Tuesday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm ; Wednesday - Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ; Friday: 9:00 am-3:45 pm

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