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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: 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!
Supporting Our Clients This Thanksgiving
Due to the generous donations from our community this year, the Newton Food Pantry is thrilled to provide our clients with the largest gift card amount in our 38-year history this Thanksgiving season.
Congrats to our Marathon Runner!
Life has so many other challenges, feeding your family should not be one of them. This is why Patty Connolly ran the 2021 Boston Marathon for the Newton Food Pantry.
Client Spotlight: Bob Felleman
Like many Newton Food Pantry clients, Bob Felleman was reluctant to visit the pantry the first time. Now he’s spreading the word about the pantry’s new space and expanded choices.
Partner Spotlight: Welcome Home
About four years ago, Julie Plaut Mahoney had a lightbulb moment. Find out how her work with eldercare and hospice patients became an opportunity to help families moving into new homes, and turned Welcome Home into one of our most important partners.