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Food pantry (groceries)

Newton Food Pantry

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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.

  • Requirements

    • You can visit twice a month
    • Registration required
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Fresh produce
    • Toiletries may be available
    • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Delivery may be available
    • Client choice pantry

Schedule

  • Open now!

    10:00 am–1:00 pm @ Newton Food Pantry

  • Today

    1:00 pm–3:00 pm @ Newton Food Pantry

  • Next Wednesday

    12:00 pm–3:00 pm @ Newton Food Pantry

  • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    every week on Wednesday

  • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    every week on Wednesday

  • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    every week on Thursday

  • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    every week on Thursday

Map of Newton Food Pantry

Location

131 Rumford Avenue

Newton, MA 02466

directions

Contact

(857) 636-6210

https://newtonfoodpantry.org/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Newton Food Pantry, open for the next 1 hour. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Newton Food Pantry requires: Registration required.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Newton Food Pantry during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Newton Food Pantry offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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.

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.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, Newton Food Pantry may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Newton Food Pantry open today?

Newton Food Pantry is open today 10:00 AM-1:00 PM!

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. Newton Food Pantry is located at 131 Rumford Avenue!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.