Bus Route 17

St. Mary's Food Pantry

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

617.282.3181

Email: 

pantry@stmarysdorchester.org

Website: 

www.stmarysdorchester.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mission: 

The Food Pantry is one of the most established ministries at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Concerned by issues of hunger and poverty in the Uphams Corner neighborhood of Dorchester, St. Mary’s Food Pantry was established in 1991 to help address the needs of those struggling to put food on their tables. Today the food pantry is staffed solely by volunteers and feeds approximately 300 low-income families (875 individuals) from Dorchester, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain each month.

 

St. Mary’s food pantry is a member agency of the Greater Boston Food Bank and receives most of its food from this source. In addition, the pantry relies on Partner churches, community groups and individuals to help keep its shelves stocked.

Location

St. Mary's Church
14 Cushing Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
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FOR CLIENTS

  1. BulletThe St. Mary’s food pantry located at 14 Cushing Ave. in Dorchester is open on Tuesdays from 9:30 -11:30 AM.

  2. BulletThose in need of assistance may come to the pantry once a month to receive a variety of dry, canned and perishable food.

  3. BulletID is required at each visit.

  4. BulletRecipients must be “income eligible” to receive food assistance. See guidelines at point of registration.

  5. BulletFor information about Food Stamps and other free and low-cost food resources, call Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline: 1-800-645-8333.

FOR VOLUNTEERS

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at St. Mary’s food pantry:

  1. BulletHands-on assistance during pantry hours: Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 (Volunteers arrive at 8:30). Tasks include client sign-in and registration, translating for non-English speaking clients, food storage and pantry maintenance.

  2. BulletPlanning and implementing a food drive on behalf of the pantry

  3. BulletTranslation of written materials such as pantry policies and procedures, etc. – most notably Spanish, Creole and Portuguese

  4. BulletClerical assistance: telephone, written correspondence, etc.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities or to request a Volunteer Application, please contact our Food Pantry Coordinator.

FOR DONORS

Donations of non-perishable dry and canned foods (no glass containers, please) are always welcome. For a “wish list” of most needed foods, to plan a food drive or to arrange a food delivery, please contact our Food Pantry Coordinator.

Key Programs Offered: 

Shanti, Taste of India

Phone: 

(617) 929-3900

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Lunch
Sun-Sat 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner
Sun-Wed 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu-Sat 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Mission: 

From Shanti's website:

Taste of India - Shanti was created to bring quality ethnic food to Dorchester, South Boston and the surrounding areas. Shanti began with just Indian cuisine, but quickly expanded due to the diverse tastes of our community. Today, Shanti proudly serves a blend of Indian, Pakastani and Bangladeshi foods.

More than 10 years after its inception, Shanti continues to proudly serve fresh, authentic South Asian cuisine. The menu has numerous traditional items, such as Mulligatawny soup, Indian salad, Samosas dishes, tikka dishes, naan, Roti, poori, Tandoori specials, kebobs, vindaloo, curry, raita and so much more.

You are welcome to dine at our restaurant and become immersed in the sights, sounds and aromas of South Asia. Enjoy the Taste of India and you'll become a regular, too!

Location

Shanti
1111 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
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Blarney Stone

Phone: 

617-436-8223

Website: 

www.blarneystoneboston.com

Mission: 

From the Blarney Stone Website:

"An institution set in the heart of Boston's largest neighborhood, The Blarney Stone has served the people of Dorchester for over 35 years. Originally, the first bar in America to sell draught Guinness, The Blarney Stone has evolved into a comfortable modern bar and family restaurant serving seasonal American cuisine with comfortable booth seating, exposed brick walls and a beautiful mahogany bar.

A true gem on Dorchester Avenue, the Blarney Stone's loyal guests dine on great cuisine while enjoying modern cocktails and craft beers. Our face may have changed, but our welcoming spirit remains."

Location

Blarney Stone
1509 Dorchester Ave (between Faulkner St. and Lincoln St.)
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
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dBar

Phone: 

617.265.4490

Website: 

www.dbarboston.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Friday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Mission: 

From dbar's website:

"dbar is Dorchester's premiere destination for fine dining, delicious cocktails and exciting nightlife.

Open 7 days a week, dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on.

Formerly an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas.

The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

Looking for the perfect cocktail? From espresso martinis to a fine glass of Bordeaux, dbar caters to all tastes. The eclectic martini list will excite and gratify while our selection of over 200 bottles of wine will far exceed your expectations."

Location

dbar
1236 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
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Savin Bar & Kitchen

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

617.288.7500

Email: 

info@savinbarandkitchen.com

Website: 

www.savinbarandkitchen.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

The Kitchen is open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and holds brunch on Sundays from noon - 3 p.m. and dinner from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The bar is open from 3 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday, and 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and from noon - 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Mission: 

Location

Savin Bar & Kitchen
112 Savin Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
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M.Y H.O.O.D

Phone: 

857.284.2850

Mission: 

A 501 c 3 non-profit organization addressing the unstable social behaviors by youth. Their mission statement is to provide a creative and educational outlet for youth striving to accomplish goals and dreams in life. M.Y H.O.O.D targets youth between the ages of 10 to 19 years of age in Massachusetts that need support groups and direction. M.Y H.O.O.D presents the tools and knowledge necessary to explore how to achieve and make dreams become reality.

Location

19 Hillsboro Steet
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
Created: 
01/28/2011

Fair Foods Inc

Phone: 

(617) 288-6185

Website: 
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Dorchester locations:
Adams Templeton
455 Adams St
Near Ashmont Red Line
Fridays 1 - 2

Blue Hill Ave
Dorchester Boys & Girls Club
15 Talbot Ave, near Blue Hill Ave.
Tuesdays 5 - 6

Franklin Hill/Wayne Apts.
140 American Legion Hwy
at Franklin Hill Ave
Every other Wed. 12:30 - 1:30
From June 16

Cardinal Medeiros Manor
11 Woodcliff St. (Grove Hall)
Every other Thurs 1:00 - 2:00
From Jan 13

Codman Square
Codman Sq. Global Ministries
675 Washington St.(in parking lot w/white fence)
Saturdays 12:30 - 2:30

Fields Corner
Pasciucco Development
330 Bowdoin St. at Quincy St.(17 Bus from Andrew)
Fridays 4:30- 6:00

Cleveland Middle School
11 Charles St
Fields Corner Red Line
Thursdays 5:00 – 6:00

Dorchester House/Kelly House
1353 Dorchester Ave
Fridays 2:30 – 3:30

A Complete List of Locations

Mission: 

96 billion pounds of food are wasted each year. Fair Foods Inc is an evolution in the fight against hunger and poverty. Since 1988, we have transported daily truckloads of usable surplus goods from industry to low-income communities in eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. We recycle massive amounts of grocery-quality fresh food and high-grade building materials and bring them directly to the people who need it most. We rely on a commonsense ethic, a core staff of food distributors, and over 200 networked volunteers to get the job done, seven days a week. We focus on being cost-effective, resourceful, and thorough. Our business is to bring tangible change into the lives of thousands of families.

For the low cost of two dollars at the sites listed above Fair Foods will provide you with a very generous amount (about 15 lbs) of vegetables, fruits and possibly more. Food items provided vary each week.

Location

Fair Foods Inc
P.O. Box 220168
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

It takes one truck to move 20,000 pounds of food, but it takes 200 people to distribute that same amount to the people. They are always in need of help.

Contact Information

Created: 
01/31/2011

Greater Hartford Street Neighborhood Monthly Association Meeting

Phone: 

617.722.2030

Email: 

Nicole Flynt: nnflynt@gmail.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Meets the first Thursday of every month, 6 - 8pm at the community room of Dudley Village.

Location

36 Alexander Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
Created: 
10/22/2010

Boston Hamilton Recovery Home

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

(617) 288-1584

Email: 

holistictreatmentcenter@gmail.com

Website: 

http://bostonhamiltonrecovery.org/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Mission: 

"Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. But if you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime"
Hamilton House was founded as a “half-way” house for recovering alcoholics in 1974. Today the Hamilton house makes Relapse Prevention the foundation for recovery, striving to make every resident build a truly satisfying and addiction free life.
Hamilton Recovery Home offers Substance Abuse Treatment Services and Halfway House/Sober Living facilities.

Location

Boston Hamilton House
25 Mount Ida Road
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
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Created: 
09/24/2011

Six (6) month program.

Cushing Manor Rest Home

Phone: 

(617) 288-0400

Mission: 

Cushing Manor is a private-owned rest home providing elder care.

Location

Cushing Manor Rest Home
20 Cushing Ave
Dorchester, MA 02121
United States
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