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Colleen Nolan Runs for Newton
As she approaches her 50th birthday later this month, Colleen Nolan will soon be marking another milestone: running in her fifth Boston Marathon! But unlike the Waban resident’s previous 26.2-mile journeys, this year’s run will support the Newton Food Pantry....
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ed and Juliet Harrison
For Ed and Juliet Harrison, volunteering at the Newton Food Pantry is more than a weekly commitment. It’s something they do together, rooted in a shared belief that neighbors should look out for one another. The Harrisons began volunteering with the Newton Food...
Client Spotlight: Baby Cornelio
The Newton Food Pantry provides food assistance to a wide range of community members, including families that span multiple generations. Baby Cornelio, a native of the Dominican Republic, lives with her adult daughter and 7-year-old grandson in Newtonville. The...
Colleen Nolan Runs for Newton
As she approaches her 50th birthday later this month, Colleen Nolan will soon be marking another milestone: running in her fifth Boston Marathon! But unlike the Waban resident’s previous 26.2-mile journeys, this year’s run will support the Newton Food Pantry....
Powering Our Pantry
The Newton Food Pantry is thrilled to share that we were recently awarded a major state grant that will strengthen our organization’s long-term sustainability. The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Low-Income Services Solar Program (LISSP) awarded the...
New Board Members Elected
The Newton Food Pantry is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors: Monika Mitra, Luciano Ramos and Ann Quandt. Each brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to alleviating food insecurity through equitable,...
Volunteer Spotlight: Sophia Lee
When Sophia Lee moved to the Boston area in 2022, she wanted more than just a new place to live and work. She also wanted to help support her community. Having volunteered for years at a food pantry in Des Moines, Iowa, Sophia sought out a similar opportunity. She...
A Call to Action
Cuts to federal hunger-relief programs and rising grocery costs are creating a perfect storm that will surely worsen food insecurity across our nation. Here in Newton, we are already seeing the unfortunate effects. More and more people are turning to the Newton...
In Remembrance: Diane Paulson
Our community lost a dear friend and a dedicated volunteer last month with the passing of Newton resident Diane Paulson. Diane volunteered her time, energy and heart to the Newton Food Pantry over many years, and she made a lasting impact on everyone who had the...
Donor Profile: Laura McTaggart
When Laura McTaggart’s children were young, birthday parties came with a twist: Guests were routinely told not to bring presents. Instead, they were asked to give nonperishable foods to be donated to local pantries. It was a simple way to teach generosity — and one...
Past Articles
Riding to Help End Food Insecurity
This year will be the 11th year the Newton Food Pantry has partnered with Three Squares New England for the annual Ride for Food!
A Special Community Gathering & Fundraiser
The Newton Food Pantry is thrilled to once again host Newton’s Community Table — our largest fundraiser and community gathering event.
Partner Spotlight: Newton Community Farm
Newton Community Farms has been delivering produce to the Newton Food Pantry since the farm’s inception in 2005. Learn how they have adapted to our needs and how their giving has grown as our client numbers have increased.
Volunteer Spotlight: Hossein Bayat
Hossein’s house is a stone’s throw from the Newton Food Pantry. Long lines before and during the pandemic compelled him to reach out and help. Learn how he has served our community by volunteering.
Client Spotlight: Jeremy Renner
Jeremy — a single father of two — found himself underemployed after a long and successful career, and not being able to put enough food on the table. Learn how the Newton Food Pantry made “all the difference” for Jeremy.
Welcome Denise Daniels, Our New Pantry Manager
After almost 40 years of all volunteers compassionately serving our neighbors, we are pleased to welcome Denise Daniels as the Newton Food Pantry’s first Pantry Manager.