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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...
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Q&A with Tina Chan, Female Volunteer Spotlight in Honor of Women’s History Month
Why did you decide to volunteer at the Newton Food Pantry?
I had always wanted to do some sort of volunteer work but just couldn’t make the commitment to any particular one. My friend Kris had recently joined the pantry as Volunteer Coordinator, and she recruited me along with another friend.
March is National Nutrition Month!
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 culturally-relevant food for our clients.
Client Spotlight: Tammy Singer
“We felt that we were treated with so much care and a sense of community. The feeling we got was ‘you’re part of us, we will take care of you.’ “
Partner Spotlight: Fair Foods
“I try to teach everyone that it’s all about love, applying yourself and helping others. I hope that message gets out so people aren’t embarrassed about getting food. I hope they know there are people who do this out of love. That’s how we started. People are here because they care.”
Q&A with Sue Lowcock, Female Volunteer Spotlight in Honor of Women’s History Month
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.
Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Hall
“Because of the inclusion focus that the pantry has come up with, I’ve been able to meet people from all around the community, including young families, retired people like myself, people from different backgrounds.” Meet Deb Hall, one of the driving forces behind the freedge.