Needham Community Council

Needham Community Council We are a private non-profit that provides social service supports for Needham residents including local food pantry, transportation programs, etc.

supported with donations from Needham community, businesses and others....no tax dollars food pantry, thrift shop, transportation programs, ESL tutoring, Child Assault Prevention Program...check website for open hours

All smiles and fun at the Memory Cafe on May 26! ☕️✨ A huge thank you to the VFW for letting us enjoy their wonderful fa...
06/01/2026

All smiles and fun at the Memory Cafe on May 26! ☕️✨ A huge thank you to the VFW for letting us enjoy their wonderful facility.

Don't miss our next gathering!
📅 When: Tuesday, June 9
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Needham Public Library

Please mark your calendars. We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

Thank you, Needham Free Public Library and Needham MA VFW Post 2498

🌱 Big thanks to the Needham Community Farm! 🌱We are incredibly grateful for our partnership and for their amazing donati...
05/29/2026

🌱 Big thanks to the Needham Community Farm! 🌱

We are incredibly grateful for our partnership and for their amazing donation of 800 seedlings this past Wednesday! Our food pantry families are going to absolutely love growing these.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! We are thrilled to be joining forces again for our upcoming Mobile Market. 🚛✨

In partnership with the Needham Community Farm, this market will be visiting Needham Housing Authority neighborhoods from June through October. While we are traveling to these locations to make access easier, all food pantry families are welcome to visit and shop for fresh produce and essential items!

Mark your calendars and check out the schedule below:

📅 Mobile Market Schedule (June – October)
TUESDAYS

📍 Capt Robert Cooks Drive: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Seabeds Way: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

THURSDAYS

📍 Linden and Chambers: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Come by, say hello, and grab some fresh items for your family. We can't wait to see you there! 🥬🥕

Thank you, The Needham Community Farm, Inc.

Mazel Tov to Marci on her Bat Mitzvah! 🌟Completing the journey to a Bat Mitzvah as an adult is an incredible milestone o...
05/28/2026

Mazel Tov to Marci on her Bat Mitzvah! 🌟

Completing the journey to a Bat Mitzvah as an adult is an incredible milestone on its own, but Marci took it a step further by weaving her passion for fighting food insecurity right into her celebration.

Instead of traditional flowers, she turned 112 pounds of canned goods and pantry essentials into stunning, artistic centerpieces. After serving as beautiful decor for her special day, every single basket was donated directly to our food pantry to help neighbors in need.

Thank you, Marci, for turning art into action and celebration into community care. You are a true inspiration! 🕊️❤️

Talk about an amazing tradition! 🥰For the third year in a row, Sawyer has turned his birthday into a celebration of givi...
05/27/2026

Talk about an amazing tradition! 🥰

For the third year in a row, Sawyer has turned his birthday into a celebration of giving. Thanks to his wonderful routine of generosity, another 170 pounds of food were donated directly to our Food Pantry to help local families this week.

We are so incredibly grateful for your continued support year after year, Sawyer. Happy Birthday! 🌟

💙❤️🤍This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor all who served. Wishing everyone in our community a safe and mean...
05/25/2026

💙❤️🤍This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor all who served. Wishing everyone in our community a safe and meaningful holiday.

Please note that the Council Thrift, offices, food pantry, and all programs will be CLOSED today, Monday, May 25.

Reopening: We will return to our normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26.

Please note that the Council Thrift, Food Pantry, offices, and all programs will be CLOSED for the Memorial Day weekend ...
05/22/2026

Please note that the Council Thrift, Food Pantry, offices, and all programs will be CLOSED for the Memorial Day weekend on:
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
🗓️ Monday, May 25

We will see you when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26. Have a wonderful and safe weekend, Needham! 💙

Tuesday, May 26th | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM ☕✨Join us at the Needham VFW (20 Junction Street) for our May Memory Café! All are...
05/21/2026

Tuesday, May 26th | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM ☕✨

Join us at the Needham VFW (20 Junction Street) for our May Memory Café! All are welcome to join us for friendly conversation, light refreshments, and a wonderful, engaging movement experience led by dance and movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein. 💃🕺

This is a welcoming space designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners to relax, connect, and enjoy a joyful morning together.

📝 Registration is requested but not required. To RSVP or learn more, please contact our Program Manager, Stephanie Knoch, at [email protected].

Meet Stefano and Cheryl! 📸✨ Photographed here at one of our weekly tech support sessions, Tech Tutor Stefano is always r...
05/20/2026

Meet Stefano and Cheryl! 📸✨ Photographed here at one of our weekly tech support sessions, Tech Tutor Stefano is always ready to lend a helping hand with patience and a smile.

Need a little help navigating your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stefano will be at the CATH this Thursday, May 21, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM to offer personalized assistance with any of your technology questions! 💻📱

Stop by, say hello, and get your tech questions answered. We hope to see you there!

💖 Extracurricular Scholarships: Making a Difference 💖Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, the Needham Comm...
05/20/2026

💖 Extracurricular Scholarships: Making a Difference 💖

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, the Needham Community Council’s extracurricular scholarship program continues to grow! 🌟

Already this fiscal year, the Council has awarded $12,000 in scholarships to 30 children, helping ensure that financial costs never stand in the way of a child's passions, hobbies, and growth.

💕 Take a look at some of the beautiful testimonials from our food pantry families highlighting the gratitude and impact behind these numbers.

Innovation in action! 🤖 The Needham Community Council’s Tech Teens teamed up with the Needham High School Robotics Club ...
05/19/2026

Innovation in action! 🤖 The Needham Community Council’s Tech Teens teamed up with the Needham High School Robotics Club to host a hands-on community showcase at the CATH.

From driving student-built machines to exploring engineering and coding, it was an amazing firsthand look at what teamwork and STEM can accomplish.

🚀 Missed the fun? We’ll be back with another showcase in September 2026!

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570 Hillside Avenue
Needham Heights, MA
02494

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm

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