Food, Clothing, & Household Goods

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There are several options for food assistance in Newton. If you would like help accessing any of these programs, please contact Health & Human Services at 617-796-1420 and ask for Social Services.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is available to income-eligible residents. You can check eligibility, apply online and learn more HERE.

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is warning residents of skimming scams that have impacted some DTA clients who receive SNAP benefits. To learn more about skimming and how to protect your benefits, visit the DTA site Protect Your Benefits from Skimming.

EBT Card to Culture Program: The DTA has partnered with Mass Cultural Council to offer FREE or discounted admissions to many of the Commonwealth’s museums and cultural institutions. Show your EBT card for entry. Click HERE to learn more.

Residents who have SNAP benefits are also eligible for the Healthy Incentive Program (HIP) to access FREE produce. When a resident uses their EBT card to purchase fresh produce at a HIP vendor, they are automatically reimbursed for the cost on their card. The Newton Farmer’s Market is a HIP vendor! Learn more about HIP.

You can also use your SNAP and HIP benefits at Red Fire Farm this summer! Click HERE to learn more about their programs.

SENIOR SUPPORT

If you are a Senior (60+) and a Newton resident, view the calendar for the Commodity Supplement Food Program, and visit the Newton Senior Center page for more information on available resources.

FOOD PANTRIES

Centre Street Food Pantry
Tuesdays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm
3rd Saturday of the month from 11:30am to 2:00pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
11 Homer Street, Newton Centre
617-340-9554
*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.

Newton Food Pantry
Wednesdays
By appointment 12:00pm-3:00pm (list is currently full)
Walk-In 3:00pm-7:00pm
Thursdays
By appointment 10am-1pm
Newton City Hall, Basement Level
1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre
617-796-1233
NEW CLIENT FORM

Newton Community Freedge: 24/7 refrigerator & pantry that provides free food and personal care products to anyone who needs them, no questions asked, and no sign-up needed. Located at 420 Watertown Street, Nonantum (parking lot of Central Drapery & Dry Cleaning).

Arabic Baptist Church
Food and Clothing Pantry
January – October: 2nd and 4th Fridays from 10:00am to 1:00pm
November – December: 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10:00am to 1:00pm
187 Church Street, Newton Corner
508-561-4319

Bristol Lodge Food Pantry
Immanuel United Methodist Church (lower level)
750 Main Street, Waltham, MA
Open every Wednesday 9:00am to 12:00pm
No eligibility requirements

Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen
Immanuel United Methodist Church (lower level)
750 Main Street, Waltham, MA
Grab & Go Meals
Monday-Friday 4:30pm to 5:30pm
No eligibility requirements

Waltham Mobile Market
50 Prospect Street, Waltham, MA
Anyone in need of nutritious food welcome
No eligibility requirements
*Fresh produce, dairy products, soup, protein