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*Please note that not all places listed provide a holiday-themed menu.
Updated November 20, 2025
We will add locations offering a free meal as they come through. Please check back frequently for updates.
Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm
Sat, 10am-2pm
2025 Holiday hours
Our list contains places across Massachusetts where you can enjoy a free holiday meal.
5 Park Street Boston, MA 02108
617-742-4460
Open the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 26, 6pm-7pm
No ID or registration required
*Meal is open to all
444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
617-892-7780
Open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 11am (sit-down meal)
Open on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 11am (sit-down meal)
No ID or registration required
*Meal is open to men 18+ only
39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
617-457-1007
Open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 11:30am-1pm (sit-down and take-away meals offered)
Open on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 28, 11:30am-1pm (sit-down and take-away meals offered)
No registration required, but ID is needed
*Meal is open to anyone 18+
67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
617-267-0200
Open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27 7am-2pm
Open on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25 7am-2pm
No ID or registration required
*Meal is open to women and children only (male dependents over 14 are not allowed)
363 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
617-892-9100
Open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 11am (sit-down meal)
Open on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 11am (sit-down meal)
No ID or registration required
*Meal is open to women 18+ only
Harvard Square Churches Meal Program
Zero Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-733-5099
Open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27 at 5pm (take-away meal offered)
Christmas meal will be served on Thursday, December 18 at 5:00pm (take-away meal offered)
No ID or registration required
Meal is open to all
Here is a list of free food assistance programs and resources in Massachusetts to help you afford groceries and put food on your table.