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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...
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Client Spotlight: Brenda Lee
For Brenda Lee, access to fresh food is more than culinary preference — it’s a necessity. At age 83, Brenda and her husband are focused on maintaining their health and independence. She says the Newton Food Pantry plays a key role in helping them do both. The Lees...
Partner Spotlight: Newton Community Farm
For two decades, Newton Community Farm has been one of the Newton Food Pantry’s most steadfast and generous partners. Since opening as an educational nonprofit in 2006, the Farm has become a powerful example of what can happen when a community preserves green space...
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 Pantry...
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. Colleen...
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 Food...
Past Articles
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.
BIPOC Leadership Representation in Nonprofits
The Newton Food Pantry is grateful for the unique lens President Regina Wu brings to our organization. Learn more about Regina’s journey and the importance of BIPOC leadership in nonprofits.
Double Your Impact This Month & Support School Kids All Summer
For many, June is a month of excitement and anticipation. School is almost out for the summer! However, for some kids, no school means no meals.
Partner Spotlight: The Greater Boston Food Bank
The Greater Boston Food Bank is the hub of the emergency food network of Eastern Massachusetts, providing 97 million meals to food pantries last year, but they do much more than distribute food. Find out how they’ve created a movement to end food insecurity in our region.
Client Spotlight: Emily Chan
Emily Chan has made some tough choices recently. When she lost her job and expenses got tight, she discovered the Newton Food Pantry, which has allowed her and her children to eat healthy without abandoning their dreams.