Celebrating Two Years of the Newton Community freedge

Celebrating Two Years of the Newton Community freedge

This year marks the two-year anniversary of the Newton Community freedge! The freedge is a 24/7, free refrigerator and pantry, allowing those who struggle with food insecurity to pick up supplemental groceries and personal care items on their own schedule. freedge...
March is National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month!

The theme of National Nutrition Month 2023, Fuel for the Future, embraces healthy eating and healthy living. At the Newton Food Pantry, we strive to provide our clients with ingredients for healthy, well-balanced and nutritious meals. We recognize that social...
Volunteer Spotlight: Ephraim Ezekiel

Volunteer Spotlight: Ephraim Ezekiel

When a Newton Food Pantry volunteer spends three months living in Florida during the cold New England winter and still finds time during the week to get on the phone and make sure the freedge is fully stocked, you know he is dedicated to the cause and worthy of a...
 Client Spotlight: Alina Lofik 

 Client Spotlight: Alina Lofik 

The Newton Food Pantry’s impact on the lives of so many individuals who benefit from our offerings sometimes goes beyond our expectations. In the case of Alina who emigrated from Ukraine in 2005 and moved to Newton two years later, the food she gets from the Newton...
Partner Spotlight: Village Bank

Partner Spotlight: Village Bank

The Village Bank has long been synonymous with charitable giving in Newton. But its strong relationship with The Newton Food Pantry not only includes a history of generous grants but the active participation in our work by one of its senior executives. Susan Paley, a...