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Newton Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Newton, Massachusetts that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Massachusetts page.

Greater Boston Legal ServicesFree civil legal assistance
Websitegbls.org 
Phone617-371-1234
Address197 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114
HoursCall for intake hours

Greater Boston Legal Services provides free legal help in civil cases to low-income residents of Boston and 47 nearby cities and towns, including Newton. Its work covers housing, family law, public benefits, health care and immigration.1

Boston College Legal Services LABFree legal help for low-income Newton residents
Websitebclawlab.org 
Phone617-552-0248
Address885 Centre Street, Stuart House, Room 302, Newton, MA 02459
HoursIntake opens in August and January; call for current availability

The Housing Justice Clinic at Boston College Legal Services LAB advises and represents low-income residents of Newton, Waltham and Watertown facing eviction or loss of a public housing subsidy. Intake runs in the fall and spring semesters, with new matters opening in August and January. The clinic site notes a planned reopening in October 2026 after a period closed for intake. Call first to confirm current availability.2

Food

Newton Food PantryFree food pantry for Newton residents
Websitenewtonfoodpantry.org 
Phone857-636-6210
Address131 Rumford Avenue, Newton, MA 02466
HoursWednesdays: by appointment 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, walk-in 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Thursdays: by appointment 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, walk-in 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The Newton Food Pantry is a free food pantry for Newton residents. It moved from the basement of Newton City Hall to its new home at 131 Rumford Avenue in 2026.3

Centre Street Food PantryFree groceries once a month
Websitecentrestfoodpantry.org 
Phone617-340-9554
Address11 Homer Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459
HoursEvery Tuesday and the third Saturday of the month; appointment required on Tuesdays after 2:00 PM

The Centre Street Food Pantry gives groceries to residents of Newton and nearby cities once a month. Bring proof of address to a first visit. The pantry keeps client information confidential and does not share it with law enforcement or immigration agencies.4

Social services

Newton Human ServicesHelp applying for public assistance programs
Websitenewtonma.gov 
Phone617-796-1420
Address1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre, MA 02459
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Newton Human Services helps residents apply for SNAP, TAFDC, SSI, EAEDC and other public assistance programs. Call to schedule an appointment.5

Newton Housing AuthorityPublic housing and housing vouchers
Websitenewtonhousing.org 
Phone617-552-5501
Address82 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Newton Housing Authority is the largest provider of affordable housing in Newton. It runs public housing and voucher programs for low-income residents, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program.6

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Greater Boston Legal Services, About Us . Newton appears in the Greater Boston Legal Services service area in Metro Housing Boston, Legal Service Assistance . ↩

  2. Boston College Legal Services LAB, Housing Justice Clinic  and Contact . The clinic page states intake opens in August and January, with no new matters from May to August, and notes a planned reopening in October 2026 after a period closed for intake. ↩

  3. Newton Food Pantry, Home page  and Come See Our New Food Pantry . The pantry moved from Newton City Hall to 131 Rumford Avenue in 2026. ↩

  4. Centre Street Food Pantry, Get Groceries . The phone number rests on directory listings; the pantry site does not list a phone number. A 2022 local news article printed 617-340-0554, which conflicts with the listings. ↩

  5. City of Newton, Public Assistance Programs . ↩

  6. Newton Housing Authority, Home page  and Housing Programs . ↩

  1. Quincy Local Assistance Programs, Massachusetts.
  2. Springfield Local Assistance Programs, Massachusetts.
  3. Worcester Local Assistance Programs, Massachusetts.
  4. Boston Local Assistance Programs, Massachusetts.
  5. Brockton Local Assistance Programs, Massachusetts.

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