by Jeff Lemberg | Jan 30, 2026 | Volunteer
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...
by Jeff Lemberg | Jan 27, 2026 | Featured, Volunteer
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...
by Jeff Lemberg | Sep 24, 2025 | Volunteer
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,...
by Jeff Lemberg | Sep 24, 2025 | Volunteer
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...
by Jeff Lemberg | Sep 24, 2025 | Volunteer
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...
by Jeff Lemberg | Jun 25, 2025 | Volunteer
When Jeremy Wolfe was working toward his Ph.D. in psychology in the late 1970s, he began volunteering in the Mass General Hospital emergency room. He says he wanted to help those in need and liked doing “something where there is nothing you can do that will move you...
