WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Consider a $75 donation to help purchase a ham or turkey Holiday Meal box for one of our client families this December.
Head up to our DONATE NOW button to donate $75 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 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.
In 2020, we saw a 63% increase in the number of bags distributed to our clients. Since COVID, we have distributed 25,270 bags.
We’re excited to partner with the Brae Burn Country Club this month in offering delicious ham and turkey Holiday Meal boxes to distribute to our clients during the last 2 weeks of December. Each box will include either a ham or a turkey along with vegetables, salad, sides and a dessert for families of 4-5 people. BUT...
Announcing the 7th annual Newton Turkey Trot 5K November 2020 Virtual Edition – We Will Trot On Together, Apart! In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s race will support the Newton Turkey Trot mission while at the same time adhering to local and federal guidelines around social distancing. There will not be a traditional race day, runners will run their own...
Tracie Longman joined the Newton Food Pantry in 2006, when she was looking for ways to help our community after retiring from 20 years of practicing law in Boston. Initially, she spent her time as a “worker-bee,” lifting boxes and moving pallets, sorting donations, stocking shelves, and doing whatever then-President Jackie Colby needed help with to get the...
Maria Wilson-Portuondo joined the Newton Food Pantry in 2010, initially assisting with restocking shelves at the Waban Library location. In 2012, Maria joined a planning task force, formed with the aim of ensuring that the NFP was meeting the needs of the community, and in 2013, she joined the NFP Board as Clerk, a position she...
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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