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The Needham Community Council Food Pantry has been in existence for more than twenty five years. We serve close to 200 families in Needham each month. Clients of the Food Pantry receive food, paper goods, bread and pastry. Food is generously donated by Roche Bros., Sudbury Farms, Trader Joe's, Needham's houses of worship, Needham elementary schools, Boy Scouts and Postal Workers' food drives, social organizations, local companies, and individuals. The Needham Community Council is also a member of the Greater Boston Food Bank. The Food Pantry program is based on income eligibility. Eligibility is determined by the Needham Housing Authority or the Needham Board of Health. Qualification Requirements: You must live in Needham; You must meet our income eligibility requirements. In general, if you meet the fuel assistance guidelines you will be eligible to use the Food Pantry. We do make exceptions for unusual circumstances. Call us.; You must have a written letter of referral from either the Needham Housing Authority if you live in Public Housing or the Needham Board of Health. At some point, you may need to be recertified. We will send you a notification and all the necessary forms if this is required. Upon qualifying, we welcome you to come in once every calendar month for your regular supply of groceries. If your last name begins with A-K: You are invited to come in the 1st or 2nd weeks of the month to pick up your groceries. If your last name begins with L-Z: You are invited to come in the 3rd or 4th weeks of the month to pick up your groceries. We encourage you to pick up your groceries after 11 a.m. to avoid the crowd. Come in any Monday or Wednesday for fresh or frozen bread and pastry, depending on availability.