Find free essential services in Boston, United States, including navigation, shelter, food, hygiene, clothing. Browse 16 reviewed listings connected to their original sources.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boston Night Center is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight indoor space, restrooms, referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
850 Harrison Avenue, Lower Level, Boston, MA 02118
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
South Cove Community Health Center, 145 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
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
755 Washington Street, Plaza level, Boston, MA 02111
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
1601 Washington Street, 1st floor, Boston, MA 02118