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

161-738-8554 Ext. 2

If you are unsure of whether you qualify, please call Elizabeth Boen, Director, at 617-800-5339

Emergency Food Delivery Assistance

1. Must live in Brookline
2. Disabled or high risk due to age, immune-compromised, or other related medical conditions
3. Has a referral from local social service agencies (not required)

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

617-320-1531

westendhouse.org

Location Features: Near Public Transit Wheelchair Accessible

Program Overview The West End House distributes roughly 20,000 lbs. of groceries each month to more than 200 families in the Greater Boston Area. Food is distributed 2 times each month (typically on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays) at the West End House Boys and Girls Club.

Programs: Pantry

Program Audience: Open to everyone, with a focus on: Children / Youth, Teenagers / Young Adults

Food Program Features: Curbside Pickup / Drive Through, Lifting / Carrying Assistance, Outdoor Service, Prepared bags (no choice)

Items Offered: Produce, Protein, Shelf Stable / Non-Perishable Goods

Dietary Options Available: Vegetarian

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

**Program Contact

Rob Rhuda 617-921-4330 rrhuda@westendhouse.org

Program Link https://westendhouse.org/food-for-families-program/

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

• Open to Residents of Brookline

Donations can be dropped off on: Tuesday, Thurday, or Friday from 9 am-12 pm.

The Brookline Food Pantry serves any client in need of food assistance that has a Brookline address. New clients can register on site at their first visit. A photo ID and proof of Brookline address is needed to register. Proof of address could be a bank statement, electricity bill, lease, etc. Unfortunately, we are unable to register and provide food to those who do not live in Brookline.

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, such as:
  • 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 neighborhood

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

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

Additional services include: Clothing and Essentials Food Stamps/SNAP Holiday Meals Housing Counseling Services SummerWorks Tax Assistance Utility Bill Advocacy Youth Engaged in Action (YEA!) MBTA Income Eligible Reduced Fares Support Computer Literacy