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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Centre Street Food Pantry

    4 reviews

    Claimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.83 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

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Seniors Only
    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–5:45 pm

      • Open to all
    • Tue, January 6th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Seniors Only
    • 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

    Map of Centre Street Food Pantry

    Location

    11 Homer Street

    Newton Centre, MA 02459

    directions

    Contact

    (617) 340-9554

    https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.97 mi


    Info

    serves residents of West Roxbury, Roslindale, Hyde Park, JP and Mattapan. Serving from curbside

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, January 10th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, February 14th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    2.68 mi


    Info

    Open to Residents of Needham.

    Set up an account trhrough their website or at their office.

    Closed on July 4th

    https://www.facebook.com/NeedhamCommunityCouncil

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      4:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 4:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (781) 444-2415

    https://needhamcouncil.org/

  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.

  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!

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.67 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
      • Pre-registration required by phone
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, January 6th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.96 mi


    Info

    We are only accepting new clients from West Roxbury and Veterans.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, January 10th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, February 14th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.93 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
      • Pre-registration required by phone
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, January 9th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.74 mi


    Info

    Tickets given out starting at 2pm. Pick up begins at 3pm, while supplies last. Pre-packed bags of fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, eggs, groceries. No ID or residency requirement.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      2:00 pm

    • Fri, January 9th (next week)

      2:00 pm

    • Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (617) 942-1050

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.03 mi


    Info

    The Roslindale Food Pantry is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pre-packed boxes (or bags) of food will be handed out to anyone who resides in Roslindale or Hyde Park. Please provide your proof of registration (punch card) or proof of Roslindale or Hyde Park residence (i.e. utility bill, posted mail with your name and address on it, or college enrollment papers) and have either ready to present at the desk. Residents can pick up food once per month.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Sat, January 10th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, January 24th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, February 14th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (617) 325-9755

    https://roscon.org/food-pantry/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.19 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

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, January 7th (next week)

      12:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 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)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    3.74 mi


    Info

    The Food Justice Program will be closed Thursday August 29th through Monday September 2nd
    It will reopen Tuesday September 3rd.

    • A person interested in picking up a free box of groceries or hot meals should fill out the form on our website (https://www.thecentrejp.org/recipients) or by texting their name, email, family size, and dietary restrictions. Once they do so they can come pick up a box from the back door of The Centre Food Hub.
    • Storefront, where items can be purchased for $1-$2, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm
    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (617) 971-8840

    https://www.thecentrejp.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Needham Community Council Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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