Free Food (Meals, Pantries, etc.)

FOOD PROGRAMS

FOOD PANTRIES

Salvation Army Food Pantry
Each individual or family can get food once a month.  Come on any day, Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm, to start.  To apply, bring photo ID, proof of address (lease, utility bill) and proof of income (paystubs, Social Security letter).

 

Apply Monday-Friday, 9 am – 1 pm

33 Myrtle Street
781-894-0413

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Immanuel Church Food Pantry

A variety of fresh, frozen and canned foods. All are welcome.

 

Wednesdays, 9 am – noon

545 Moody Street

(Enter from Cherry Street)

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Sacred Heart Food Pantry
This is a food pantry for Waltham residents- proof of residency is required along with picture ID.

The church is located at the corner of River St and Clarke St. Please enter through the side door.

Thursdays , 4-5 pm

350 River Street
781-899-0469
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Watch City Market

Each person/family can shop for up to 50 lbs of food including produce, meats, dairy and staple grocery items.  The market is free to Waltham residents; there are no income requirements; no one will be turned away. However, please register in advance, so we know how many people are coming, by calling 781-314-5400 or sending email wpsmarket@walthampublicschools.org.

 

First Thursday of each month, 4-6 pm

McDevitt School,75 Church Street

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Christ Church- Grandma’s Pantry

This pantry serves Waltham residents ages 60+. Clients should bring ID.

 

Hours of operation:

Fridays 9:00am-11:00 am

750 Main St

Waltham, MA, 02451

781-891-6012

 

FREE MEALS

Salvation Army

Breakfast, 9:30 am and lunch, 11:30 am, Monday-Friday

33 Myrtle Street
781-894-0413

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Immanuel Methodist Church

Dinner, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 2:30-5:30 pm

Enter via Cherry Street, on lower level of church.

Snacks and coffee available starting at 2:30 pm. Dinner at 5 pm.

545 Moody St.
Waltham, MA, 02453

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Community Day Center for the Homeless

Serves snacks and lunch

Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30 pm

16 Felton Street

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MEALS  ON WHEELS
This is a service for homebound elderly residents to receive two meals a day.

 

Council on Aging

488 Main St
Waltham, MA, 02453
781-314-3300

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FARMERS’ MARKET (SUMMER ONLY)

Tuesdays, 4-6:30 pm

Corner of Crescent and Cherry Streets

July-October

Pay just $5 (or use a one-time coupon from WATCH, if available) in order to receive a bag of 6-8 different vegetables worth $25-30. You can pay by cash, check or your SNAP (Food Stamps/EBT) card.

 

For more information, call 781-899-2403 or go to http://communityfarms.org