Loaves & Fishes News and Updates
John and Andrew Bake Up a Treat
April 6, 2023Molly, John and Andrew’s mother, was so relieved the Pantry was here to help her little family through an unexpectedly tough time. “I’m so glad you’re still here! I had
Catania Oils Supports the Pantry in Many Ways
April 6, 2023CATANIA OILS donates their cooking oils, holds food drives, and supports the Pantry financially. “When we come together to help address unmet needs, it brings out the very best in us
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!
April 4, 2023April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month! We would like to send all of our AMAZING volunteers a BIG HEARTFELT THANK YOU! We couldn’t do what we do without all of
The Groton Pepperell Rotary Club Gives Back
April 3, 2023The kind folks from the Groton Pepperell Rotary Club stopped by the Pantry to bring their annual donation! Thank you, club members! Your donation will go a long way toward helping
Olympus Corporation Supports the Pantry
March 30, 2023Olympus Corporation (Westborough) supports the Pantry financially and they also send volunteer teams several times a year. “It’s definitely a worthwhile cause, it feels good to be able to help
SNAP Benefits Were Not Enough
March 27, 2023“We’re so glad you’re here. As retired people, we had to fight to get any SNAP benefits at all, but unfortunately, they’re not enough for two people on a fixed
A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Community!
March 24, 2023Thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to collect 5,638.9 pounds of snacks and juice for the Devens Homeless Shelter! We were amazed at the outpouring of support and
Generosity, Kindness, and FUN!
March 24, 2023Adam Ezra Group, a Boston band, played a show at Shirley restaurant, The Bull Run, on March 16th benefiting Loaves & Fishes. Not only was the show an unforgettable night
Deliciousness
March 3, 2023Our mouths were watering as we received 456 pounds of baking items from St. Anthony of Padua Parish (Shirley) and St. Mary Parish (Ayer). For many years Father D and
Kindness
March 3, 2023Aanya, a fourth-grade student at Page Hilltop Elementary School in Ayer, shared her thoughts on “kindness:” I pledge to myself on this very day I will be kind in every
Student Leaders Making a Difference
March 2, 2023Eighth-grade students at Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School recently held a food drive to help feed their neighbors in need. These extraordinary students participate in Project 351 to learn leadership skills
Have a Heart for the Homeless!
February 24, 2023During the month of February, please help us collect nutritious snacks (such as individually packaged/single-serving snacks like granola, goldfish, pretzels, breakfast bars, fruit cups, applesauce, etc.) and juice boxes. Deliver