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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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Volunteer Spotlight: Jill Coull
If you’ve ever admired the professionalism of The Newton Food Pantry’s logo and communication materials, special events or our active social media accounts, you can thank a Waban mother of two teenagers.
Welcome Aimee Lambert, Our New Client & Volunteer Engagement Manager
Last summer the Newton Food Pantry had the pleasure of welcoming our first employee, Denise Daniels, as our new Pantry Manager. This year, we are pleased to announce our second hire: Aimee Lambert, our new Client & Volunteer Engagement Manager.
Support Our Boston Marathon Runner
April is here and that means the Boston Marathon is coming in just two weeks! This year we are thrilled to have volunteer Cathy Wong running for the Newton Food Pantry.
Celebrating Two Years of the Newton Community freedge
This year marks the two-year anniversary of the Newton Community freedge! Learn how needed this resource is and how you can help.
March is National Nutrition Month!
The theme of National Nutrition Month 2023, Fuel for the Future, embraces healthy eating and healthy living. At the Newton Food Pantry, we strive to provide our clients with ingredients for healthy, well-balanced and nutritious meals.
Volunteer Spotlight: Ephraim Ezekiel
London-born Ephraim Ezekiel retired from a career in computer science three years ago and has been stepping up to the plate for the Newton Food Pantry in increasingly important roles.