Catholic Charities Boston

Who Can Visit?

Catholic Charities Boston offers emergency food assistance to anyone who needs help feeding their family, regardless of faith or background. You can also pre-screen online to check for eligibility before you go. You can sign up for SMS updates to receive alerts about emergency closures, hours changes, and more.

Items Needed for Registration

When you visit, it's helpful to bring:

• Your name and current address, such as from a bill, bank statement, driver's license, or lease
• Names and dates of birth of any additional household members, such as shown on an insurance card

Good to Know

Families who can't afford meals for Thanksgiving or other holidays may receive food packages for their household. Call your local Catholic Charities pantry for more details.

Additional Support

Catholic Charities Boston can help you apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or complete your recertification. Call (617) 506-6628 to set an appointment.

The Labouré Center at 275 West Broadway also offers a wide range of other support services, including:

• Adult Education and ESOL: English language classes and high school equivalency programs
• Child Care: The Labouré Child Care Center serves children on-site
• Elder Outreach: Free social support, counseling, and home visits for seniors facing isolation
• Counseling Services: Individual and family counseling support
• Refugee and Immigrant Services: Help with resettlement, immigration legal services, and interpreter services
• Job Training: Nursing assistant and home health aide training programs

Ways to Give

Catholic Charities Boston distributes over two million pounds of food each year thanks to donor generosity. You can give in several ways:

• Online: Donate at ccab.org
• By phone: Call (617) 464-8508
• By mail: Make checks payable to Catholic Charities Boston and send to 275 West Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
• Grocery store gift cards and food donations: Accepted at their pantries in Brockton, Dorchester, Lowell, and Lynn. Contact giving@ccab.org to coordinate a donation.
• Vehicle donation: Donate a used car, truck, boat, or motorcycle through their vehicle donation program
• Employer matching gifts: Many employers will match your contribution. Check your eligibility here

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers at this location support ESOL programs, Elder Outreach, the Labouré Child Care Center, the nursing assistant training program, and Refugee and Immigrant Services. You don't need teaching experience for ESOL work, just patience and a willingness to help.

To sign up, visit volunteer.ccab.org or fill out an individual volunteer inquiry form or a group volunteer inquiry form. You can also email volunteer@ccab.org with any questions.