The food pantry is located at 165 Broadway Somerville, MA 02145 (Map & Directions).

Project SOUP, founded in 1969, is a food pantry and soup kitchen serving Somerville. Our mission is to address food insecurity in our community by providing healthy, wholesome groceries and meals. We serve roughly 900 families per month through our pantry, community meals, and home delivery program for the homebound.

Need food assistance? You are not alone.

Project SOUP provides free groceries for Somerville residents. If your SNAP benefits were reduced or you’re facing food insecurity, you are welcome here! New guests can register on their first visit during open pantry hours.

Project SOUP Recognized as a Healthy Pantry

We are proud to be recognized as a 2026 Healthy Pantry by The Greater Boston Food Bank, reflecting our commitment to providing nutritious food and creating a welcoming, client-centered pantry experience.

Who Qualifies?

To access the Project SOUP food pantry, you must be a Somerville resident. You will be asked to register on your first visit. Please be prepared to provide basic information for all households members.

If you have questions, please contact us at (617) 776 7687.

Need more food assistance resources? Find additional Somerville resources here.

Free Community Meals

Monday Night Meal: every Monday, 4:30 – 5:30 PM at Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Avenue Somerville, MA. Meals are not held on Monday holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day etc. We offer a full, delicious, and free meal for all.

Map & Directions

Come to the Table: 1st Wednesday each month, 5-7 PM at Connexion Church, 149 Broadway, Somerville, MA. We offer a delicious hot meal for all.

Map & Directions

How You Can Help

Monetary Support

Every donation makes a difference — but monetary gifts stretch the furthest.

SHC can utilize monetary donations to purchase food in bulk at significantly discounted prices. Your support allows us to maximize our orders with suppliers to keep our shelves stocked at all times.

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