Food Insecurity has Doubled During the Pandemic

Food Insecurity has Doubled During the Pandemic

According to a recent article by Boston Indicators (the research center at the Boston Foundation), food insecurity in Massachusetts has doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, from an 8% share of the population in 2019 to 16% in 2020. Almost 20% of households with...
Partner Spotlight: Great Harvest Bread

Partner Spotlight: Great Harvest Bread

A huge thank you to our business partner, Great Harvest Bread, for donating anywhere from 40 to 60 loaves of bread per week to the Newton Food Pantry since the pandemic began in March of 2020. They have also agreed to donate their day-old breads to the Newton...