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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
Why SNAP Won’t Solve the Problem
The SNAP program allows for families, based on their income and size, to gain credit from the government to help buy food every month. But, is that really enough? Most families go through their allotted amounts at least a week before they get more, leading them to turn to food pantries.
A Look Back at 2021
Click the link below to enjoy our 2021 summary video, showcasing all the ways we have put clients first throughout the past year.
Partner Spotlight: J.W. Lopes
Newton resident and Vice President of J.W. Lopes, Jeff Kotzen, has once again stepped up to help source our Holiday Meal Boxes. Learn how Jeff pivoted during the pandemic to help both consumers and nonprofits.
Meet Volunteer Doug Herrick
“The pantry is very busy on Wednesdays, so I want our crew to do whatever we can to help the Wednesday clients and the volunteers who assist them,” says Doug Herrick, who helps manage the Newton Food Pantry’s Monday deliveries. Find out how Doug keeps things running smoothly week after week.
Client Spotlight: Jessie Damroth
Jessie Damroth moved to Newton last September to be closer to Children’s Hospital. As a single mom who needed to care for son full time, she knew she would need help. Learn how the Newton Food Pantry has become a vital resource.
Successful Transition Indoors: Safe, Welcoming & Efficient
Just a short two months ago we moved our food distribution back indoors to a pre-pandemic shopping model. Gone are the days of pre-bagging groceries for our afternoon clients and handing out bags in unpredictable weather!