Loaves & Fishes News and Updates

Volunteer Spotlight
February 4, 2025“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

Ayer Businesses Save the Day!
February 3, 2025A 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 Need Your Help!
February 3, 2025We 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

Volunteer Drivers Needed!
February 3, 2025We 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

Donation Boxes Make Donating Food Easy!
January 31, 2025We 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,

Bristol Myers Squibb Employees Help Out
January 31, 2025Our Pantry shelves are all stocked up thanks to these kind volunteers from Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens!

Thank You, CFNCM!
January 31, 2025The 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

Thank You, Bake N Joy!
January 14, 2025Bake 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

A Sweet Treat!
January 6, 2025Gaining Ground in Concord recently donated their own locally made maple syrup as a nice sweet treat for our clients!

The Harvard Press Helps Us Spread the Word!
January 6, 2025On December 11, 2024, journalist Julie Gowel and photographer Lisa Aciukewicz of The Harvard Press visited the Pantry to learn more about what Loaves & Fishes is doing to feed

Happy New Year!
December 27, 2024Happy New Year from everyone here at Loaves & Fishes! The Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the holiday.

Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours!
December 21, 2024Thanks to the kindness and support of our community, the tireless work of the best volunteer crew in the world, and the hard work of the Pantry staff, we were