2026 Wellesley Food Assistance Grant Program - Charles River Regional Chamber

2026 Wellesley Food Assistance Grant Program

About this initiative

The Charles River Regional Chamber has been awarded a $35,000 state grant to support independent restaurants and provide food assistance to residents in need within the town of Wellesley. In partnership with the Town of Wellesley, the chamber will purchase prepared meals from independent restaurants to distribute to food pantries, senior & family programs, and other persons in need within the community.

Program Time Frame

Feb to Early June 2026

Partner Restaurant Overview/ Criteria

Restaurant partners will offer meals for a flat fee of $20 per meal (plus tax). Meal offerings will be approved via this application. process. Our program coordinator, Maura Renzella will reach out directly to place orders and coordinate pickup/delivery. We hope to confirm orders one week in advance. The Chamber will issue payment (via check) directly to the restaurant partner upon completion of the order and receipt of the payment request form/invoice.

Restaurant partners must be independently owned/operated and physically located within the Town of Wellesley. Chamber membership is NOT required to participate.

Meal Offerings

Meals must include a protein and be well-balanced, have flavor profiles that appeal broadly to children, adults, and seniors. They should be provided at serving temperature.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Is your restaurant independently owned-operated and located in Wellesley? *

Yes

Contact Information

Establishment Name *

Address Line 1 *

Contact Person (with whom the order should be coordinated) *

Contact Phone # *

Contact Email Address *

Secondary contact (in case contact person is not reachable):

Secondary contact phone:

Secondary contact email:

Program Questions

Please a brief description of one or two specific meal offering(s) you will be able to provide *

The Chamber will purchase meals at a flat fee of $20 per meal (plus tax) for each set of meals you prepare. Please provide a brief description of a menu offering you’d be able to provide (remember: it should be well-balanced with flavor profiles that appeal broadly). Meals can be intended to be eaten at serving temperature.

What's the max number of meals you could accommodate in one order? *

Delivery: Are you able to deliver all meals (at serving temperature) to one location? *

Yes

Maybe (let's discuss)

Any additional information or comments:

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