The food pantry will provide a 3 to 4 day food supply for one household. There is a short questionnaire regarding household/demographic info for the pantry's records. Thrift Shop: Wednesdays 2-6pm Fridays 10am-1:30pm Saturdays 10am-1:30pm

Serves: Allston-Brighton community Currently we serve around 90-100+ households. We do ask that recipients of food baskets provide us with their name, address, and number of adults and children in their household. *Please note that in the months of November and December we only have one distribution day on the third Saturday of the month. Yearly schedules of exact distribution dates can be found at the church.

New clients must bring the following:

• Photo ID
• Proof of address (if not the same address as the photo ID)
• Proof of income such as social security letter.
  • If unemployed, must fill out the declaration of no income form.
• Any proof of household size
  • Documents of the people living within the residence
  • Health Insurance card
  • Photo ID
• NOTE: Clients can come once a month

Other programs are conducted every Thursday that only requires the following:

• Name
• Phone Number
• NOTE: Clients can come every week

-Grocery bags available -Talk to folks at the front desk.

Bags have a mix of different foods. Please be dressed appropriately for the weather

Open to Residents of Brookline and other Qualified Families (See Website for Details)

If you are unsure of whether you qualify, please call Elizabeth Boen, Director, at 617-800-5339

Emergency Food Delivery Assistance

1. Must live in Brookline
2. Disabled or high risk due to age, immune-compromised, or other related medical conditions
3. Has a referral from local social service agencies (not required)

We serve individuals and families located in Brookline, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, and Wellesley. In order to receive food, please visit https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/get-groceries.

If you are located in one of our service areas you are eligible to pick up food once a month. We are open every Tuesday and every 3rd Saturday of the month. Most of our Tuesday service is appointment only, you can make an appointment up to a week in advance here. If you are unable to make an appointment, you may pick up groceries between 3:30-5:00pm, while supplies last. If you or a member of your household are 65+, you may pick up groceries without an appointment during the first hour of our service, from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

On your first visit, you must bring a recent (within the past 4 month) bill, lease or statement that shows your name and address. You may also provide a recent document from the school system that shows your child's name. If you are picking up for your family, you must provide the names and birthdays of all household members. When you arrive a volunteer will work with you to fill out the registration form.

We are located at 11 Homer St, Newton, however we distribute food out of our side entrance on Furber Lane. If you are arriving by car, please pull into the line on Homer Street. If you are walking to us, please go to the tent closest to Homer Street and a volunteer will come to meet you.