Newton

Local offices in Newton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  Newton Health and Human Services Department, Human Services

  1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA 02459

  Help here

  • Help with public assistance applicationsCall for help finding and applying for food, income, health, and other public assistance programs.
  • Fuel and utility assistance referralsStaff can help residents find fuel assistance and utility discounts and connect them with available programs.
  Call 617-796-1420DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtonma.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Newton Housing Authority

  82 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461

  Help here

  • Public and subsidized housing applicationsResidents can ask about eligibility and apply for public housing and rental assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 617-552-5501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtonhousing.org

• Utilities · City office

  Newton Treasury Department

  1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsResidents can get help with water, sewer, and stormwater bills and payments.
  Call 617-796-1330DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtonma.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Newton Older Adult Services, Cooper Center

  345 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460

  Help here

  • Senior resource navigationOlder residents and caregivers can get referrals for home care, food, housing, fuel help, and other services.
  • Fuel assistance appointmentsEligible older adults can call to ask about an appointment to apply for help with heating costs.
  Call 617-796-1672DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtonma.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Newton Customer Service and 311

  1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA 02459

  Help here

  • City service requestsCall or use the city service request page to report a problem or ask for general city help.Apply online
  Call 617-796-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtonma.gov

• Library · City office

  Newton Free Library

  330 Homer Street, Newton, MA 02459

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library resources, and take part in programs.
  Call 617-796-1360DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtonfreelibrary.net

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Newton Parks and Recreation Department

  246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesResidents can find recreation programs and get help with registration and permits for parks and facilities.Apply online
  Call 617-796-1500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtonma.gov

City of Newton website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Newton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  The Centre Food Hub Food Pantry

  The Centre for Faith, Art, and Justice

  5.3 miles from the center of Newton

  3702 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 5 PM
  • Thu3 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Fri12 PM to 5 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs free groceries, as long as the pantry has capacity

  What to bring: Sign up online

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 617-971-8840DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thecentrejp.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Sojourner House Food Pantry

  Sojourner House

  6.2 miles from the center of Newton

  85 Rockland Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

  Hours

  • Fri12 PM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Open to the public

  What to bring: No referral is needed

  Call 617-442-0590DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sojournerhouseboston.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Emmanuel Temple Food Pantry

  Emmanuel Temple Pentecostal Church

  6.5 miles from the center of Newton

  471 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 4 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Neighbors in Dorchester and the Greater Boston area

  Call 617-442-8500DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on etpchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Dining Room

  Rosie's Place

  6.7 miles from the center of Newton

  889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

  Hours

  • Mon7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Tue7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Wed7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Thu7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Fri7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Sat10:30 AM to 12 PM. Brunch; 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Dinner
  • Sun10:30 AM to 12 PM. Brunch; 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Dinner

  Who can come: Women

  Call 617-442-9322DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on rosiesplace.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Haley House Food Pantry

  Haley House

  6.9 miles from the center of Newton

  23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116

  Hours

  • Thu9:30 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Neighbors with limited food access

  Call 617-236-8132DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on haleyhouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Haley House Soup Kitchen

  Haley House

  6.9 miles from the center of Newton

  23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116

  Hours

  • Mon6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30
  • Tue6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30
  • Wed6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30
  • Thu6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30
  • Fri6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30; 2:15 PM to 5:30 PM. Afternoon meal service
  • Sun10 AM to 2:30 PM. Meal served 12:00-13:30

  Who can come: Everyone is invited

  Call 617-236-8132DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on haleyhouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Newton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Newton

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Newton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  MassHire Metro North Career Center in Cambridge

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  5.2 miles away

  186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 310, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 617-661-7867DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 26, 2026

• American Job Center

  MassHire Boston ABCD Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  6.3 miles away

  10 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119

  Hours: Mon,Tues, Wed, Thur & Fri 9am-5pm

  Call 617-442-2791DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  MassHire Downtown Boston Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  7.9 miles away

  75 Federal Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1913

  Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm

  Call 617-399-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Middlesex County

Newton is in Middlesex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  DTA Framingham Transitional Assistance Office

  300 Howard Street, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 508-661-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• State office

  DTA Lowell Transitional Assistance Office

  131 Davidson Street, Lowell, MA 01852

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 978-446-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• State office

  DTA Malden Transitional Assistance Office

  245 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 781-388-7300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  South Middlesex Opportunity Council

  7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01720

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 508-620-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Teamwork

  155 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 978-459-0551DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Action for Boston Community Development

  178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 617-357-6202DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

Everything in Middlesex County

Massachusetts programs by kind of help

These are run by Massachusetts and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026