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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Claimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    Info

    We serve individuals and families located in Brookline, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, and Wellesley. In order to receive food, please visit https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/get-groceries.

    If you are located in one of our service areas you are eligible to pick up food once a month. We are open every Tuesday and every 3rd Saturday of the month. Most of our Tuesday service is appointment only, you can make an appointment up to a week in advance here. If you are unable to make an appointment, you may pick up groceries between 3:30-5:00pm, while supplies last. If you or a member of your household are 65+, you may pick up groceries without an appointment during the first hour of our service, from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

    On your first visit, you must bring a recent (within the past 4 month) bill, lease or statement that shows your name and address. You may also provide a recent document from the school system that shows your child's name. If you are picking up for your family, you must provide the names and birthdays of all household members. When you arrive a volunteer will work with you to fill out the registration form.

    We are located at 11 Homer St, Newton, however we distribute food out of our side entrance on Furber Lane. If you are arriving by car, please pull into the line on Homer Street. If you are walking to us, please go to the tent closest to Homer Street and a volunteer will come to meet you.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Seniors Only
    • Next Tuesday

      2:00 pm–5:45 pm

      • Open to all
    • Sat, June 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Open to all
    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–5:45 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.87 mi


    Info

    serves newton

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produces, milk, eggs, cheese, meats,food supplemental packages, & personal hygiene products.

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 18th (next week)

      12:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Thu, June 19th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (617) 796-1233

    https://newtonfoodpantry.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.89 mi


    Info

    New clients must bring the following:

    • Photo ID
    • Proof of address (if not the same address as the photo ID)
    • Proof of income such as social security letter.
      • If unemployed, must fill out the declaration of no income form.
    • Any proof of household size
      • Documents of the people living within the residence
      • Health Insurance card
      • Photo ID
    • NOTE: Clients can come once a month
    • Only serves members of their neibhourhood

    Other programs are conducted every Thursday that only requires the following:

    • Name
    • Phone Number
    • NOTE: Clients can come every week
    • serves Greater Boston
    • Requirements

      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Newton Centre.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.97 mi


    Info

    -Grocery bags available -Talk to folks at the front desk.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      6:00 am–10:00 pm

    • This Friday

      6:00 am–7:00 pm

    • 6:00 am–10:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 6:00 am–7:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 7:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

  9. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    2.36 mi


    Info

    The food pantry will provide a 3 to 4 day food supply for one household. There is a short questionnaire regarding household/demographic info for the pantry's records. Thrift Shop: Wednesdays 2-6pm Fridays 10am-1:30pm Saturdays 10am-1:30pm

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      • Dinner
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 18th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      • Dinner
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Community fridge

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    • Info

      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.42 mi


    Info

    For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.81 mi


    Info

    For more information or to register to attend a Community Cafe near you, please call 617-477-6688 or email ethosmeals@ethocare.org.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • Wed, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • Wed, July 9th (in 4 weeks)

      4:45 pm–6:15 pm

    • 4:45 pm–6:15 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 4:45 pm–6:15 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

  13. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    50 minutes

    average wait time

    3.25 mi


    Info

    • On 2nd and 4th Wednesday, there is distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables starting at 10AM-12PM.
    • Must bring ID for registration. A distribution card will be provided.
    • Clients can only come once a month.
    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (781) 894-0413

  14. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    3.52 mi


    Info

    Serves: Allston-Brighton community Currently we serve around 90-100+ households. We do ask that recipients of food baskets provide us with their name, address, and number of adults and children in their household. *Please note that in the months of November and December we only have one distribution day on the third Saturday of the month. Yearly schedules of exact distribution dates can be found at the church.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 18th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Newton Centre accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Newton Centre do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Newton Centre that’s open today: Newton Food Pantry, ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center , Oak Square YMCA, Brighton Allston Congregational Church, Newton Community Freedge, Ethos Veronica Smith Café, Ethos Covenant House Café, Salvation Army Waltham, Allston Brighton APAC

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Newton Centre for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.