Women’s Lunch Place
Healthy meals, essentials, and one-on-one assistance from a daytime shelter and advocacy center in Boston dedicated to helping women experiencing homelessness, hunger and poverty.
Open Monday - Saturday, 7AM - 2PM
Breakfast: 8AM - 10:30AM | Lunch: 12PM - 2PM
A nutritious breakfast and lunch, seasonal gear, toiletries, undergarments, feminine hygiene products, and other basic necessities are always available at our 67 Newbury St. location.
Advocates provide individualized services to guests to help break the barriers to stable housing. Wellness programs offer substance use recovery and mental health supports, and free medical services are available on-site.
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Our FY25 Impact
We are a day shelter community for women experiencing poverty and homelessness. Six days a week, trained staff and volunteers work as a team to provide hundreds of women with healing, hope, and dignity. The leadership of Women’s Lunch Place and its Board of Directors are strong stewards of the organization’s finances and strive to maximize every dollar donated in order to meet the needs of over 2,300 women throughout the year.
165,718
HEALTHY MEALS
Insufficient nutrition increases a woman’s susceptibility to illness. Our Healthy Meals Program is offered to every woman without questions or requirements.
11,830
visits to advocates
Our Advocates help guests with issues such as fleeing domestic violence, searching for housing, and increasing income.
324
women stabilized
Our Housing & Stabilization Program includes 331 guests who we housed from homelessness. A remarkable 98% of them are still in their new homes.
Get Involved
We rely on the hard work, dedication, and spirit of partners, volunteers, and donors who contribute to every aspect of WLP’s programs. Thank you for caring.
PARTNER WITH US
Host a collection drive of items for our guests, sponsor a meal in honor of a loved one or celebration, or help us sell Creative Expressions artwork.
Make a GIFT
We rely solely on the generosity of individual donors, corporations, and foundations. Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable women.
Volunteer
We welcome individuals and groups to volunteer in food preparation, serving healthy meals, assisting in the Welcome Center, Resource Center, and more.