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Support Our Boston Marathon Runner
March 25, 2024
Spring is finally here, which means it is almost time for the Boston Marathon. We are thrilled to have Bernarda Montes de Oca running to support the Newton Food Pantry and our mission of alleviating food insecurity throughout the city!
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Client Spotlight: Oksana Grishchenko
February 29, 2024
After leaving Ukraine, Oksana has found a welcoming community and important support at the Newton Food Pantry as she builds a new life in Newton.
Partner Spotlight: Spoonfuls
February 29, 2024
Spoonfuls recovers fresh and healthy food from grocery stores, produce wholesalers, farms, and farmers’ markets, helping the Newton Food Pantry serve its clients.
Volunteer Spotlight: Rebecca Diamondstein
February 29, 2024
Rebecca works with colleges and universities in Newton to help address hunger on their campuses and raise awareness.
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Partner Spotlight: Hope & Comfort
September 4, 2023
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
September 4, 2023
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
July 31, 2023
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
July 1, 2023
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.
Double Your Donation June: Let’s Match $40K in Celebration of 40 Years of Service
June 1, 2023
Thanks to the generosity of a long-time Newton Food Pantry supporter, any donation made during the month of June will be matched up to $40,000 in honor of 40 years of service to our community.
COVID Related SNAP Benefits Ended in March and Our Numbers Soared
May 22, 2023
Those who have been benefiting from the extra SNAP benefits will be receiving around $82 less each month, says NPR, noting that some households may even lose more than $250!