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Loaves & Fishes News and Updates


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

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A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Community!

March 24, 2023

Thanks 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

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Generosity, Kindness, and FUN!

March 24, 2023

Adam 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

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Deliciousness

March 3, 2023

Our 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

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Kindness

March 3, 2023

Aanya, 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

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Student Leaders Making a Difference

March 2, 2023

Eighth-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

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Have a Heart for the Homeless!

February 24, 2023

During 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

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Thank you, Watson Marlow Employees!

February 21, 2023

Bernard Yeboah, Human Resources Generalist, and Molly Benson, Human Resources Business Partner, of WATSON MARLOW FLUID TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS in Devens, organized a food drive with their fellow employees and collected

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Porsche Club of America Helps

February 18, 2023

A BIG SHOUT OUT to our valued partner PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA (NORTHEAST REGION)!  Their continued support for the Pantry allows us to keep our shelves well stocked! “Porsche Club

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Girl Scouts Make Loaves & Fishes Their Sweetheart

February 13, 2023

These adorable Brownies from Troop 70510 in Groton made Valentine’s Day cards for the clients at Loaves & Fishes. They also organized a food drive to benefit the Pantry in

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COCOA, COOKIES, ORIGAMI, AND ONLINE ORDERING

February 10, 2023

WHAT DO COCOA, COOKIES, ORIGAMI AND ONLINE ORDERING HAVE IN COMMON? There were smiles and laughter as our volunteers and staff gathered together for a few hours of fun, learning,

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Thankful Client Gives Back

February 10, 2023

Our client, Rita, is very grateful for the groceries she receives. She wanted to give something back, so she worked very hard creating beautiful scarves to gift to our wonderful

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