A food relief agency for residents of Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown and Wellesley.
We provide our communities consistent and inclusive access to healthy food, with dignity and kindness.
Our organization is a reliable source of fresh food, groceries and personal care items for thousands of people.
The extraordinary growth in need has pushed us to become a large year-round outdoor operation, yet we have retained the feeling of a small, vibrant volunteer community that works together to be sure that no one is worrying about food or foregoing food for other expenses.
Everyone should have enough food.
15 Years of Kindness In Action
Fifteen years ago a small group of concerned individuals established Centre Street Food Pantry because they discovered that people from Newton and neighboring cities needed another resource for food assistance.
Centre Street Food Pantry began in a tiny room downstairs in Trinity Church and offered shelf stable groceries to approximately ten households a week, most of them senior citizens.
Today, due to the ongoing support from a community full of concerned individuals, Centre Street now gives food in a curbside pickup model to approximately 325 families a week that include over 1,000 people!
Please take a few minutes to watch the video to see Centre Street in action and hear the voices that have been part of our 15 year evolution!
Join our team in the Ride and Stride for Food!
The Ride and Stride for Food is a chance for you to enjoy a great day of cycling or walking to raise funds for Centre Street. The event offers a 25K, 50K or 62.2K bike ride or a 5K walk at the Noble and Greenough School campus in Dedham. It’s a fun day that also includes food trucks, music and lots of camaraderie!
Our team goal is to raise $65,000 for Centre Street, and if you need help getting fit to ride or just want to enjoy the team’s company during a training ride, contact our captain Andy Levine. He’ll also share ideas for getting supporters for your ride!
Click here to join the Centre Street team or to support a team member.
Our Monthly Impact
1,100 Household Visits
Food for 4,500 People
4,500 Grocery Bags Distributed
How You Can Help
