Women’s Lunch Place addresses hunger, homelessness, and poverty through innovative and integrated services that promote hope, healing, and opportunity for over 2,300 women each year through:
Wraparound housing search and stabilization programs
Mental and physical healthcare, on-site
Three scratch-made, healthy meals daily
An overnight shelter-to-housing program for 65 women
Day shelter services for hygiene, self-care, addiction recovery, and creativity
Join Team WLP for the Winter Walk!
Trek across the heart of Boston in support of women experiencing homelessness.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
10:00 AM (two-mile walk)
Boston Common
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.
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.