• Open to residents of Wellesley only
• The Pantry is located in the basement of the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church

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

Program Overview Deliveries, call to schedule.

Program Qualifications Serving Needham Neighbors Only

You will be asked to complete the following registration form and mail of drop it off at our office at:

Needham Community Council, 570 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 02494

Food Pantry Registration Form

We are not requiring income verification to join the Food Pantry. If you are a resident of Needham and need food support due to income challenges, we are here to help! Please call us at 781-444-2415

Service Area: TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Needham

Program Link : https://needhamcouncil.org/food-pantry/

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.

Open to MetroWest Residents with Referral (See Website for Referral Details)

• 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.

newtonfoodpantry.org/get-help/

Location Features

Air Conditioning Near Public Transit Parking Available Restrooms Available Safe Space Seating in Waiting Area Wheelchair Accessible

Location Operating Hours Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 12:00-3:00pm by appointment only and 3:00-7:00pm Walk-in hours Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM by appointment only; no walk-in hours

Special Location Hours / Closures October 29, 2025 Closed October 30, 2025 Closed November 27, 2025 Closed December 24, 2025 Closed December 31, 2025 Closed

**Pantry Program

Food Program

Program Details Programs: Pantry

Service Area: CITY: , Newton

Food Program Features: Home Food Delivery, Prepared bags plus basic choice

Items Offered: Dairy, Protein

Languages Spoken: Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), English, Russian, Spanish

Parking

• Parking is available.

Services

• There is an official Department of Transitional Assistance Kiosk at this location with access to the DTA Connect mobile application and website. Learn what you can do through DTA Connect.

PLEASE NOTE: These locations are not staffed by DTA employees.

www.salvationarmyma.org/waltham

**Program Overview

Home delivery is available in emergencies only.

Program Details Programs: Pantry

Food Program Features: Home Food Delivery

Items Offered: Dairy, Protein

Dietary Options Available: Vegetarian

Languages Spoken: English

**Meal Program

Program Overview Home delivery is available in emergencies only.

Program Details Programs: Meal Program

Food Program Features: Home Food Delivery

Items Offered: Dairy, Protein

Dietary Options Available: Vegetarian

Languages Spoken: English