Food Pantries in Chelsea, MA
Browse 2 food pantries and food banks serving Chelsea, Massachusetts. All listings are free to visit — no income verification required at most locations.
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Chelsea's pantry scene spans three organizations: the San Lucas Food Pantry at Saint Luke's serves Saturday mornings with free hot breakfast alongside, La Colaborativa runs weekday pantry hours from Sixth Street, and the Salvation Army adds its Chestnut Street pantry — dense coverage for one of Massachusetts' most food-insecure cities.
Saturday Mornings at San Lucas
The San Lucas Food Pantry at 201 Washington Ave distributes Saturdays 8–11 a.m. by appointment — call (617) 884-4278 — providing mostly non-perishable food free of cost, with free hot breakfast and lunch served Saturday mornings per community listings.
La Colaborativa and the Salvation Army
La Colaborativa's food pantry at 63 Sixth St posts weekday hours (recent notices show Friday service until 4 p.m.) alongside its El Mercado market program — its social feeds carry the current week's schedule. The Salvation Army Chelsea pantry at 258 Chestnut St — (617) 884-0260 — rounds out the week; Massachusetts 211 checks current hours.
More Local Food Resources
San Lucas Food Pantry — Saint Luke's
Saturdays 8–11 a.m. by appointment at 201 Washington Ave.
Common Questions in Chelsea
When is the Chelsea food pantry open?
San Lucas distributes Saturdays 8–11 a.m. by appointment at 201 Washington Ave; La Colaborativa posts weekday hours at 63 Sixth St; the Salvation Army pantry at 258 Chestnut St adds more — call each to confirm.
Can I get a hot meal on Saturdays?
Yes — free hot breakfast and lunch are served Saturday mornings alongside the San Lucas pantry distribution.
Do I need an appointment at San Lucas?
Yes — food is provided by appointment; call (617) 884-4278 to arrange one before Saturday.
Sources: San Lucas Food Pantry · La Colaborativa · Your Market — San Lucas listing · Last verified 2026-07-19