February 2024 -- During the summer of 2023, the Wakefield Food Pantry (WFP), along with help from the Scouts of Wakefield, set up four Little Free Pantries (LFP) around town. Since then, the LFPs have been actively utilized by those who need food assistance. If someone can’t get to the pantry, food is immediately
www.CummingsFoundation.org May 2021: The Wakefield Food Pantry was recently selected to receive a $100,000 grant through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. The pantry was chosen from a total of 590 applicants during a competitive review process and will receive the grant in installments over 4 years. Founded in 1982, the mission of the Wakefield Food
March 2021 --- Although the Wakefield Food Pantry (WFP) remained in operation this past and very challenging year providing curbside delivery and other services, the Pantry team is delighted to be able to reopen in-person shopping for guests. As the number of Covid cases has decreased, the WFP can now offer in-person shopping with safety
With the generosity of so many individuals and businesses, our first auction was a great success! We would like to thank all those who donated their time, energy, talents, money, and auction items: Ace Hardware, Hart's in Wakefield Adam Nestle - WCAT Alice Grau Amanda Caney Barbara Worley - WCAT Belinda Souza Beth Hendriks Bob
The Wakefield Police Department held a fundraiser called No Shave November and December 2019 where the officers could contribute daily for the chance of not to have to shave for duty. The officers continued this fundraiser through the beginning of December. At the suggestion of Chief Steven Skory, the officers decided to donate a portion
