Haley House Boston

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Haley House Boston We Believe in Food With Purpose & The Power of Community

Haley House uses food with purpose and the power of community to break down barriers between people, empower individuals, and strengthen neighborhoods. We believe in radical solutions: solving problems at their root by challenging attitudes that perpetuate suffering and building alternative models. Founded as a “house of hospitality” in 1966, Haley House has grown into a multifaceted organization deeply rooted in the South End and Roxbury. Today our work falls into 5 interconnected categories: direct services (soup kitchen, food pantry), permanent affordable housing (110+ units in scattered South End sites), urban agriculture (a school yard plot in the South End, an urban farm in Roxbury), education and training (Take Back the Kitchen cooking classes for youth and the re-entry for returning citizens), and a social enterprise restaurant (Haley House Bakery Café, currently on hiatus).

As the weather starts to cool, we're looking back at a beautiful summer at Haley House. One of our Forest Foundation int...
10/09/2026

As the weather starts to cool, we're looking back at a beautiful summer at Haley House. One of our Forest Foundation interns, Eliza, reflected on her season in the Soup Kitchen, Farm, and beyond on the Haley House blog. Eliza's summer was steeped in connection to the land, to our guests and neighbors, and to Haley House's rich history. Read more about her experience here: haleyhouse.org/2026/08/11/reflection-a-summer-at-haley-house/!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Family Cookout! We had Haley House Catering on the grill, activities like ro...
10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Family Cookout! We had Haley House Catering on the grill, activities like rollerskating and bounce houses, and beautiful weather that allowed us to spend the afternoon celebrating family, connection, and community. Thank you to our partners, the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens, for organizing this amazing event for the reentry community!

As we look back on Hunger Action Month, we are grateful for essential partners like the The Greater Boston Food Bank, wh...
10/01/2026

As we look back on Hunger Action Month, we are grateful for essential partners like the The Greater Boston Food Bank, who stopped by our space this week to present Haley House with a Community Investment Grant. This grant will fund vital training for our Soup Kitchen staff as we continue to provide nourishment through food and community, and we are so grateful for the support!

10/01/2026

Haley House Boston has come a long way since it opened up 60 years ago in Boston's South End!

These days, the team there offers a range of services, including affordable housing, an urban farm, a soup kitchen, and a bakery/cafe, but their mission isn't just about providing food: it's about addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty.

Executive Director Reggie Jean recently spoke with Nichole about their commitment to building community, security, and trust in the South End and Lower Roxbury neighborhoods. Listen to the at the link in our bio, or find it on your preferred streaming service, like the app.

September is , but at Haley House, the work of addressing food insecurity happens every day. In a recent interview with...
09/29/2026

September is , but at Haley House, the work of addressing food insecurity happens every day.

In a recent interview with Boston Neighborhood Network Media, Haley House Executive Director Reggie Jean shared how the organization uses food as an entry point to connect people with resources, support, and community. From serving approximately 100 meals a day to advancing food justice, workforce development, and housing stability, Haley House is committed to ensuring everyone has access to food served with dignity and care.

Watch Reggie's full BNN interview here: https://reflect-cablecast-bnn.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/show/116683

Thank you to Foley Hoag LLP for joining us in the garden! We are so grateful for this group of volunteers for helping us...
09/25/2026

Thank you to Foley Hoag LLP for joining us in the garden!

We are so grateful for this group of volunteers for helping us to maintain the Mel King School Garden. As the school's only outdoor space, this work is particularly important at the start of the school year!

Thank you to the team at MassLive for volunteering in our Food Pantry! This great group joined us on a busy morning to p...
09/15/2026

Thank you to the team at MassLive for volunteering in our Food Pantry! This great group joined us on a busy morning to pack, sort, and distribute groceries to the community.

We've had some amazing harvests in the Mel King School Garden this summer. Thank you to our summer students and garden v...
09/14/2026

We've had some amazing harvests in the Mel King School Garden this summer. Thank you to our summer students and garden volunteers for helping to maintain this important neighborhood green space all season!

It is with deep sadness that Haley House shares the passing of our colleague and community member, Denise Washington.Den...
09/11/2026

It is with deep sadness that Haley House shares the passing of our colleague and community member, Denise Washington.

Denise was a Roxbury-born educator, poet, historian, cultural organizer, and community builder whose life and work touched generations across Boston. As Haley House’s Urban Agriculture Ambassador at the Thornton Street Urban Farm, she brought her love of gardening, wellness, and community to the Farm, helping create a space where people could connect, learn, and grow. Whether through her Pop-Up Poetry movement, her dedication to preserving Black history, or her work with young people, Denise created spaces where people could learn, heal, express themselves, and feel connected.

Those who knew Denise knew how deeply proud she was of this work while remaining incredibly humble about all she accomplished. Her presence and contributions to Haley House and the broader Roxbury community will be deeply missed.

Our hearts are with Denise’s family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. May we hold one another close and honor Denise’s life by continuing the work she cared so deeply about. Rest in Power, Denise.

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23 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA
02116

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Monday 6:15am - 9:30am
Tuesday 6:15am - 9:30am
Wednesday 6:15am - 9:30am
Thursday 6:15am - 9:30am
Friday 6:15am - 9:30am

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