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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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Ride for Food & Newton Food Pantry Team Up Again to Fight Food Insecurity
This year marks the 8th anniversary of the Newton Food Pantry’s partnership with Three Squares New England for their annual Ride for Food.
Client Spotlight: Steve Carter
When Steve’s massage therapist business took a serious hit during the COVID pandemic, he turned to the Newton Food Pantry for assistance. And he found more than just food.
Partner Spotlight: Hope & Comfort
In addition to food, personal hygiene products — ranging from toothbrushes and soap to deodorant, shampoos and menstrual products — are critically important to our clients.
Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa Keshet
While many volunteers are highly visible at our pantry, there are numerous volunteers who work out of the spotlight, but play a critical role by delivering food to homebound clients.
Expanding Shopping Hours to Meet Increased Demand
Starting in September 2023, to better serve the growing number of clients, the Newton Food Pantry will add client shopping hours on Thursdays from 10am to 1pm, by appointment only.
Regina Wu Receives Myra Kraft Community MVP Award
We are proud to share that Newton Food Pantry’s President, Regina Wu, was one of this year’s 26 recipients of the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards in acknowledgment of her leadership and commitment to our organization.