Learn about Newton’s newest supplemental food program – the Newton Community Freedge HERE!
The oldest and largest all-volunteer food pantry in Newton, MA, the Newton Food Pantry has been run independently by volunteers since 1983.
Every month, more than 1,500 Newton residents rely on the food and personal care products we provide free—at our pantry location, via home delivery, and in partnership with other local nonprofits.
Not all of Newton is affluent. In our city, 1 in 8 households survives on less than $25,000 in annual income.
Our highest priority during this challenging time is to protect the health of our shoppers and volunteers, and to remain a resource for those in our community who need food. We are open every Wednesday from 1:30-5:30PM. We are coordinating closely with the Newton Department of Health & Human Services, our inventory partners, and sharing “best practices” with other food pantries and food organizations. If you need assistance, please contact us at newtonfoodpantry@gmail.com or 617-796-1233 or Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333 (M-F from 8am-7pm & Saturday from 10am-2pm.)
Dial ‘211’ if you have an emergency need for food or other assistance.
In 2020, we saw a 63% increase in the number of bags distributed to our clients. Since COVID, we have distributed 25,270 bags.
Take what you need, leave what you can! On March 14th, Newton will have a new, free, supplemental food program that is available at all times and in all weather for anyone! The Newton “Freedge”, an outdoor refrigerator and pantry, will be located in Nonantum, in parking lot space generously donated by Central Drapery and...
For the entire month of February, Baramor in Newton Centre will be supporting the Newton Food Pantry by providing a meal for one of our clients for every $50+ takeout/delivery YOU order. This is all part of Baramor’s ongoing new charitable takeout and delivery program and we’re so excited to be their first partner. With...
Kid’s Bags will be distributed to every child in a family that shops on Wednesday afternoon at the Newton Food Pantry which is located at Newton City Hall. The bags will be filled with a variety of child-friendly snack foods and drinks meant to be enjoyed by kids between meals during the school week. Each...
Kid’s Bags is a new initiative of the Newton Food Pantry beginning in January 2021. One 8” x 10” bag will be offered and distributed to every child in a family that shops on Wednesday afternoon at the Newton Food Pantry location at Newton City Hall. The bags will have a variety of child-friendly snack...
Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Volunteer Recruitment Do you want to be a part of a local non profit that helps countless residents every week to provide healthy food options for them? Can you communicate in Spanish, Russian or Chinese? Do you want to bring your own background and experience to benefit the...
1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
617-796-1233
During the COVID pandemic The Newton Food Pantry will continue to operate outside the War Memorial Circle at Newton City Hall for curbside pickup only.
Wednesdays
1:30 – 5:30 PM
We’re no longer open on Saturdays.
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