Need Help?

The Dedham Food Pantry helps Dedham residents by providing food at no cost. To qualify you must be a Dedham resident and meet our income guidelines which can be found on our registration form.

To sign up, please visit the Pantry any weekday from 10am to noon and bring these documents with you:

• Proof of identity – A government-issued document with your name and photo: passport, state-issued ID card, driver’s license, etc.
• Proof of residency – A document with your name and permanent Dedham address: current rental lease agreement, recent rent receipt, recent utility bill (gas, cable, phone or electric), or recent bank statement.

You can download a registration form or fill it out at the Pantry. The form is also available in español and kreyòl ayisyen.

Please note:

• If you’re not a Dedham resident then there are several nearby pantries that can help you.
• Residents of emergency shelters in Dedham are not eligible to shop at the Pantry, but we work with the shelters to provide supplemental food.
• All persons who live in the same housing unit are considered one household even if they are not related.
• The Pantry’s income guidelines are based on the total income of all persons in your household from all income sources.
• Count only the current income of household members, not what they may have made in the past or what they expect to make in the future. However, if your income increases to the point where you are no longer eligible for assistance please let us know.
• The Pantry does not consider the amount of your bank accounts or other assets. If you have significant assets but a limited income, please consider whether it is appropriate for you to use the Food Pantry.