Council Blog

For a three-year period [beginning April 1, 2017]  MA HIP will match SNAP recipients’ purchases of local fruits and vegetables at participating local Farmers’ Markets, Farm Stands, Mobile Markets & CSA [Community Supported Agriculture] farm share programs.  Spend your SNAP dollars on farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at participating HIP retailers and have the amount of your purchase instantly added back to your EBT card!

 The Needham Farmers’ Market on Sundays, 12 noon – 4 p.m. in front of Needham Town Hall is a participating location. Click here to find other locations.

Your monthly benefit depends on your household size. 1-2 family members can earn up to $40 per month; 3-5 members $60, and households with 6 or more members can earn up to $80.

Thanks to the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for MetroWest for the recent Hunger Relief grant awarded to the Needham Community Council Food Pantry. This grant was made possible because of the generosity of Foundation for MetroWest donors who care about improving the quality of life in their communities. 

Established in 1995, the Foundation for MetroWest is the only community foundation serving the 33 cities and towns in the region. They promote philanthropy in the region, help donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serve as a resource for local nonprofits and enhance the quality of life for all residents. Since inception, the Foundation has granted $14 million to charitable organizations and currently stewards more than $18 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact. To learn more please visit www.foundationformetrowest.org or call them at 508-647-2260.

Bring a donation for the Council Food Pantry to Taylor’s and get 10% off your purchase!

Click here for our wishlist.

Thanks for helping the Food Pantry throughout the year….we provide supplemental food to over 200 Needham households EVERY MONTH! We can’t do it without your support!