Loaves & Fishes News and Updates

Have you RSVP’d for Soup for the Soul yet? It’s not too late! Check out our event from last year in the video below! Please join us at the Pantry

One of our founders, Charlanne VanWormer, had a wonderful way of looking at the world. “Love one another” on this day of love and throughout the year. Food=Love ❤️ Food=Hope

Join a great team! We’re hiring for two part-time positions. Food Coordinator Assistant – Up to 15 hours per weekFull Job Description Here Volunteer Coordinator Assistant – 10 to 15

Thanks to our many hosts (listed below) and their customers, our coin canisters collected over $7,000 in 2024! Every little bit helps, no donation is too small. Contact us at

“When I retired, I wanted to do something meaningful with my time.” Meet Ann! She has been a regular volunteer since 2023. She works during our open pantry sessions and

A special thank you to Ayer businesses, Moore Lumber & Hardware and J.P. Rivard Trailer and Container Sales, for donating the use of their storage units. We need to stock-pile

We are in search of a Pallet Jack Scale to borrow for the upcoming Postal Workers’ Food Drive in May. If you or someone you know has one they would

We are looking for people to drive to local stores and farms to pick up donated food and deliver it to the Pantry. No commitment required! Contact our Volunteer Coordinator

We have several donation boxes available in many of our communities to make donating shelf-stable food quick and easy! Ayer – Library and Post Office Groton – Library, Post Office,

Our Pantry shelves are all stocked up thanks to these kind volunteers from Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens!

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts stopped by to present the Pantry with a grant for new shelving in our walk-in refrigerator and freezer! Many thanks! Pictured above, from

Bake N Joy in Ayer has been a huge supporter of the Pantry for the last couple of years. This holiday season they donated 1000 coffee cakes for our holiday