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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...
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Q&A with Leticia Meza-Riedewald, BIPOC Volunteer Spotlight in Honor of Black History Month
How has working at the Newton Food Pantry impacted you?
Newton is supposedly a very affluent community, and working for the pantry has shown me that there is also a lot of food insecurity in our city.
Q&A with Tayech Workalemahu, BIPOC Volunteer Spotlight in Honor of Black History Month
Why did you decide to volunteer with the Newton Food Pantry?
As a family, we always make time to volunteer. I loved doing it together with my son, and we had a very rewarding experience.
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.