St. Francis House

Hours: St. Francis House is a day shelter open 365 days a year from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, providing breakfast and lunch to anyone who is hungry without asking anything from them. It serves people suffering from poverty, including homeless individuals and addicts, offering a necessary place to go after a night on the streets. The establishment provides cooked meals, sandwiches, and clean restrooms, along with many floors of programs and opportunities to better oneself. These resources include help with job search, a women's floor with free computers, and other useful items and bare necessities. The staff works hard day in and day out, dealing with every guest and helping with all sorts of problems. They put in long hours to help those in need, doing work that state case managers should be doing. While some staff are great and show love, others are only okay when they like you, and the facility can seem poorly run. The space itself is often gross, dismal, and disorienting, with long lines and waiting times. Some plates are dirty, and the general nature of the place can feel sour and decrepit. It is an institution reflective of the most burdened levels of society. Despite the hard days and dismal environment, it is a well-run and organized establishment that understands human rights. It is truly a place that shows God is still working in the community, offering critical resources and kindness. Guests must put in the effort to accomplish the hard work, utilizing the help to gain confidence. While it is not a night shelter and has no beds, it remains a vital, necessary resource in Boston for people of low social status and struggling individuals.

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  Women's Lunch Place Homeless Shelters

1. Boston, Massachusetts