The Newton Food Pantry is an independent nonprofit dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in Newton and serving its community with dignity, compassion, respect, equity, and inclusion.

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.

TO RECEIVE FOOD: Please sign up for an appointment through the Your Market website link here: https://www.your-market.org/ Choose Healthy Waltham from the list of pantries. Registration is available in multiple languages. Please register if you have not already done so and choose your appointment time. Appointment sign-ups will be released approximately 2 weeks prior to the pantry date. Walk-ins are welcome from 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm.

Registration on website required

Offers pre-packed bags of non-perishable groceries, such as soup, macaroni, rice, and cornflakes, when the YMCA is open. There are no requirements to receive food.

• 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.

On-site registration required

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

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

In observance of Memorial Day, the Food Pantry and Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th. The Council Thrift will be closed on Saturday, May 24th.

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

Free kosher breakfast and lunch for children and teens through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals meet strict kosher standards, including cholov yisrael and glatt kosher, and are served in disposable packaging for grab-and-go convenience. Operated by Shaloh House, a Chabad Jewish day school, with no registration or documentation required.