Brighton Allston Congregational Church: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry

Thrift Shop
Open on Saturdays 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.p.m. – includes children’s clothes, books, kitchen items, and more. There’s a “free store” downstairs in the church’s dining hall with out-of-season clothing and excess books and toys

Food Pantry: Baskets and Community Supper
The Allston-Brighton Food Pantry provides nourishing food at no cost to members of the Allston-Brighton community.

• Food baskets: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10am – 1pm (food baskets contain a 3 to 4 day food supply for one household)
• Community Supper: Wednesdays, 6pm

Food Basket- Am I eligible?
In order to qualify for the Food Basket program you must provide:

• Picture ID
• Proof of income eligibility (welfare card, Mass Health card, disability papers or unemployment papers), or a referral from a social worker, clergy member, hospital staff, Food Source hotline, etc.
• a letter with a current postmark confirming your address

If you meet all of these requirements, arrive at the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry (404 Washington St, Brighton) between 10am and 1pm to receive your food basket .