Kristen Bowden started volunteering with the Newton Food Pantry in the Spring of 2021, when the pantry was still operating outdoors. Kris coordinates volunteer recognition activities, manages interns and teen volunteers, and leads countless shifts supporting client shopping hours.

Kris is a parent of two young adults and happily shares her time and energy with the Newton Food Pantry. She is honored to share her skills for a worthy cause. She lives in Newtonville with her two dogs, Charlie and Poppy. When not at the Pantry you will most likely find Kris tending to her garden, her latest passion project.

Kris is proud to be a part of this organization and also proud of the many volunteers she works alongside. She strives to create a rewarding and impactful experience for our volunteers by keeping them engaged and feeling valued. Helping in the community is of great value to Kris, as is appreciating all of the volunteers who take the time out of their busy lives to join the fight against food insecurity.