by Jill Coull | Mar 3, 2022 | Featured
The theme of National Nutrition Month 2022, Celebrate a World of Flavors, embraces global cultures, cuisines and inclusion. At the Newton Food Pantry, we understand the deep connection between culture and healthy eating, which is why one of our core values is offering...
by Jill Coull | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Like many who move to the United States, Tammy Singer came as a student, seeking a Master’s degree, arriving in November of 2020 with her husband Nelson and four-year-old daughter Alicia. The family had arranged to stay with a sponsor, but the unfortunate timing...
by Jill Coull | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
If there’s one thing Nancy Jamison hates, it’s seeing food go to waste. She hates it so much that she’s dedicated her career to circumventing it, and getting food into the hands of people who really need it. In the early 80s, Nancy came to Boston to work for Habitat...
by Jill Coull | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
When did you start volunteering with the Newton Food Pantry and how did you first get involved? I was working at a nearby community health center, and we ran a monthly mobile market; that led me to learn more about food insecurity. I wanted to find a volunteer...
by Jill Coull | Mar 1, 2022 | Volunteer
Deb Hall moved to Newton from Brookline six years ago. Recently, after retiring from a 40-year career promoting sustainability and helping companies become more environmentally responsible, Deb was hoping to find a volunteer opportunity that would align with her...
