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 800 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.
During the current COVID-19 crisis, the NFP has seen a 1,100% increase* in new clients, serving food and personal care products to close to 1,000 Newton residents in the month of April. (*compares time period of 3/18-4/29 from 2019 to 2020)
Over the weekend, our board member and fundraising chair Colleen Nolan accepted a check from Arpit Patel, owner of Baramor in Newton Centre as part of our partnership in their Pull for Charity program. Over the last 2 months for every pint purchased of their Pull for Charity draught line, Baramor donated $3 to the NFP...
Looking for something fun to do with the family that supports our community too? Join Tour de Newton by biking one of their many routes between now and through July 5th. Registration is $5 and all proceeds go to Newton’s food pantries – including the Newton Food Pantry! Thanks to Bike Newton and president Brendan Keegan for...
Want to help your Newton neighbors put food on their table? Join the Newton Food Pantry Ride for Food team! Bike, swim, walk, run or hike for hunger. This event is virtual between 5/19 and 10/4. Teens ages 14-18 years old may join with an adult. Please contact team captain Ron Joseph (treasurer@newtonfoodpantry.org) if you are...
Want to help support our face mask initiative? 😷Our long time partner HipStitch is offering a special discount on fabric face masks purchased and donated to the NFP. You can purchase a mask for $10/mask here: https://bit.ly/NFP-HS-Masks. Once purchased the team at HipStitch will make and deliver the mask to the NFP for...
Many of us still find it challenging to go to the grocery store during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The team at theSkimm hopes to ease some anxieties by offering helpful tips from strategizing your shopping list to making the food last. Read the full article here.
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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