Learn more about our Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) volunteering opportunities HERE today.
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.
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...
We’re excited to say that in our continued partnership with Brae Burn Country Club we are able to source 260 additional boxes to distribute to clients in 11 Newton Housing Authority facilities across Newton. Please help us to raise the $9,000 needed to purchase senior boxes by making a $35 donation today. Thank you so...
Remi Dansinger started volunteering at the Pantry with her daughters in 2017-2018, but took on a more active volunteer role when the pandemic hit in March, 2020. She used to volunteer on Saturdays doing shopping with clients, and also doing home deliveries. Now, she is the pre-bagging Supervisor for the dry bags that get distributed...
Noah Putterman started volunteering for the Newton Food Pantry this past March. His job consists of unloading and sorting groceries, doing senior bulk deliveries, and anything else that VP Cat Strahan asks of him. Noah and his wife recently moved here from Monterey, California. He says, “Working with the Pantry has helped me get to know...
1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
617-796-1233
The pantry is located on the basement level of Newton City Hall. Please enter on Homer Street side of City Hall. Look for our sign!
Wednesdays
1:30 – 5:30 PM
We’re no longer open on Saturdays.
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