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Nourishing Needham Food Assistance Program: Restaurant Partner Application

About this initiative
The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber in partnership with the Needham Community Council and the Needham Council on Aging has been awarded a $15,000 donation to support independent restaurants and provide food assistance to residents in need within the town.
Application Deadline
Applications deadline is Thurs. April 1. We'll follow up with more specific information regarding order requirements and logistics after the application is received.
Program Time Frame
Spring 2021
Partner Restaurant Overview/ Criteria
Restaurant partners will offer meals for a flat fee of $20 per meal. Meal offerings will be approved via this application. process. Our program coordinators at the Council on Aging will reach out directly to place orders and coordinate pickup/delivery to the Senior Center. 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 payment request form/invoice.
Meal Offerings
Meals must include a protein and be well-balanced, have flavor profiles that appeal broadly. The should be provided cold (with reheating instructions if intended to be eaten hot). All meals must be individually packaged and clearly labeled with an ingredient list.
Address
Per the conditions of our funding this program is limited to full service, independently owned-operated restaurants located in Needham. Does your restaurant meet ALL three of these criteria?
The Chamber will purchase meals at a flat fee of $20 per meal in quantities up to 75. Please provide a brief description of one or two specific meals youā€™d be able to provide (remember: it should be well balanced with flavor profiles that appeal broadly). Meals can be intended to be eaten cold or include reheating instructions.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a restaurant partner for this program. We'll review your application and be in touch shortly with next steps.