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 750 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.
2014 Northeastern University study
Thank you for giving me so much to be grateful for, and for caring about me and the whole community. In your work, you change my life for the better. My happiness and health and what I have is due to you.
The Newton Food Pantry’s Three Squares New England Ride for Food (RFF) team raised over $22K to help feed our neighbors in need. The 7th Annual RFF, which took place on Sunday, September 23rd, was the NFP’s first year participating in the event. In addition to the NFP RFF team, additional NFP volunteers were on hand to...
We are so excited to share this segment of “Heroes Around Us” – a new program from NewTV that spotlights extraordinary people in their communities. This episode features the Newton Food Pantry’s very own President Emeritus, Jackie Colby. Please watch here today!
In case you missed it…the Newton Food Pantry was recently featured in an edition of Sampan, the only bilingual Chinese-English newspaper in New England, and published by the nonprofit Asian American Civic Association. The piece covers the support that the Newton Food Pantry provides to its Asian community. Check out the full article here.
Lisa Tieszen began volunteering for the Newton Food Pantry 10-12 years ago, initially as part of a social outreach opportunity for her church, Grace Episcopal. Lisa works at the pantry on Saturdays, and particularly enjoys overseeing the welcoming and training of new volunteers. She says, “I am inspired to see the range of people who...
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
Third Saturday of every month
10:00 AM – Noon
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