Boston Medical Center's Preventive Food Pantry and Demonstration Kitchen provides food and addresses a wide range of disorders often associated with malnutrition and hunger. By providing food, education in nutrition, and cooking demonstrations to nearly 5,000 patients per month, BMC is able to effectively fight against the ravages of malnutrition and hunger with both preventive and therapeutic measures. Staff also enrolls eligible patients in the Food Stamps program.
Donate Food!
Food Donations are always welcome.
Donate Food Virtually!
Join BMC's Virtual Food Drive! Just visit our virtual grocery store and purchase food items. It's a great way for individuals, schools, and community groups to help the Food Pantry!
Suggested Items for Donation
• Dry and canned pastas
• Pasta sauce
• one or two pound bags of rice
• Canned tuna
• Macaroni and cheese
• Non-sugared cereals
• Oil
• Canned vegetables
For more information, contact the Food Pantry at 617.414.3834.
Volunteer
The Nutrition Resource Center, comprised of the Preventive Food Pantry, Demonstration Kitchen, and the WIC program always welcomes volunteers to assist with food distribution, picking up, sorting and stocking supplies and assisting the registered dietitian in the demonstration kitchen.
Please contact Volunteer Services at 617.414.5122 or the Food Pantry at 617.414.3834.