Our Board of Directors recently voted in three new members: Lindsey Donovan, of Quincy, Julie Farrell, of Hingham, and James Norris, of Milton. They were appointed to serve three-year terms. In addition, Sarah Doucot, of Quincy, was named as an Advisory Member.
Lindsey Donovan
Lindsey Donovan is a Fixed Income Strategy Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Analyst at Cambridge Trust, a Division of Eastern Bank. She first became involved with Interfaith in 2025 through a volunteer opportunity with Eastern Bank. Donovan also serves on the board of The Philanthropy Connection, a Boston nonprofit which addresses systemic inequities through collective giving.
She was drawn to Interfaith because of the breadth of their mission. “The organization's reach is remarkable,” Donovan said. “From the food pantry and mental health support, to helping people remain safely in their homes. Every story is a reminder of how much this work matters to the South Shore community.”
Julie Farrell
Julie Farrell works at J.P. Morgan, and leads the National Treasury Services team for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Nonprofit Industries within the Commercial Bank. In addition to her daily professional responsibilities, Julie is also engaged in J.P. Morgan’s Business Resource Groups, which cultivate leadership and networking opportunities while championing an equitable and inclusive environment.
Farrell has a long history with food security organizations, going back to a childhood volunteer opportunity at City Harvest in New York City and continuing to her board position today. She also volunteers with The Greater Boston Food Bank and frequently organizes corporate volunteer days to engage her colleagues in meaningful service.
“Strong communities are built when everyone’s fundamental needs are met,” said Farrell. “Interfaith embodies that belief through its comprehensive support, from food security and mental health services to homelessness prevention and programs that bring joy to children. I’m honored to help contribute to this mission, especially at such a critical moment for many families.”
James Norris
James Norris is a retired architect, who most recently worked at the Boston firm Goody Clancy Architects. He worked on a variety of projects, including large scale mixed income housing, and the renovation and new construction of academic projects.
Norris was introduced to Interfaith through an invitation to their annual Feed the Hungry Gala from Nancy Powers, the current President of Interfaith’s Board of Directors. “I was drawn to Interfaith’s mission of helping my local community in a variety of ways,” Norris said. “Interfaith is more than a food pantry serving those in need, but is a resource for a community with ever growing needs.”
Norris is also eager to use his professional skills to assist as Interfaith seeks to expand their food pantry facility and increase efficiency.
Interfaith Social Services invites members of the public interested in volunteering in their food pantry or Thrift Shop to email info@interfaithsocialservices.org or call 617-773-6203 ext. 17.
More than 950 participants signed up to take part in our 2026 Stop the Stigma 5K, raising a record amount of funds for our mental health programs! Hundreds of runners and walkers took to the streets for Interfaith Social Services’ 52nd annual Stop the Stigma 5K on April 25 in Quincy, MA. The event, which raises funds and awareness for mental health and addiction care, brought in more than $180,000 to fund counseling sessions for those in need at Interfaith’s New Directions Counseling Center.
New Directions serves anyone seeking counseling but prides itself on being a safety net for the uninsured and underinsured members of the community by offering services on a sliding scale fee system. To further break down barriers to receiving treatment, first-time clients to the New Directions Counseling Center receive their first four sessions free of charge. The success of this 5K event supports these sessions, and many others, for individuals who otherwise would not be able to afford treatment.
Stop the Stigma Race Director and Interfaith’s Director of Development Paula Daniels kicked off the race with these words: “Today isn’t just about a race. It’s about something bigger. Every single registration helps fund a mental health counseling session for someone who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. That means every step you take today is directly helping someone take a step toward healing.”
The Stop the Stigma 5K strives to raise awareness, to challenge stereotypes, encourage acceptance and work to eliminate stigmas associated with mental health and addiction. Many participants feel a strong connection to the mission and run or walk to support family and friends, or to highlight their own battles with mental illness or addiction recovery.
“I am 7 years sober and open about my sobriety, as well as my challenges with depression,” said one participant in a post-race survey. “Those experiences showed me how isolating recovery and mental health struggles can feel, and how powerful it is to know you’re not alone.”
This year’s 5K featured the Ruta Jalisco food truck, as well as bagels and refreshments courtesy of Gold Medal Bakery, Polar Beverages, and Trader Joe’s – Hingham. DJ Jeff Fowler Productions provided tunes and emcee services, and fitness instructor Katie Asack led a group warm up. Braintree’s Stretch N Motion provided assisted stretching and massage. Attendees were also invited to enter raffles and play games on race day.
Race winners for their gender and ages groups were as follows: Abigail Meaney (F 6-12); Alfred Rankin (M 6-12); Maya Sekhar (F 13-19); Kou Nishizawa (M 13-19); Sarah Goltsman (F 20-29); Jonathan Ferrarini M 20-29); Molly Dempsey F 30-39); Austin Mancenido (M 30-39); Ann Panos (F 40-49); Jeremy Whitelock (M 40-49); Rachel Li (F 50-59); Arthur Besse (M 50-59); Kathleen Largey (F 60-69); Jeffrey Cone (M 60-69); Jane Smeglin (F 70+) and Gary Morin (M 70+).
The 2026 Stop the Stigma 5K is sponsored by many generous local businesses, including Presenting Sponsors Arbella Insurance Foundation and Wulfpac Charitable Funding; 5K Level Sponsors Boston Harbor Studios, The City of Quincy – Mayor Koch’s Office, and The Heritage Companies; Gold Level Sponsors Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton, Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, J. Calnan & Associates, Kelly Financial Services, Keohane Funeral Home, MountainOne Bank, South Shore Bank, and TruNorth Bank; and Silver Level Sponsors Bank of Canton, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Crocker Electrical Co., Inc., Dedham Savings, First Congregational Church of Randolph, FoxRock Properties, Law Offices of William T. Kennedy, P.C., Lawson & Weitzen, LLP, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, Point32Health, Puzzle Pieces, Rockland Recovery Group, Sean Farrell Excavation, Inc., South Shore Health, Stop & Shop, and Wessling Architects, Inc.
Save the date for the 2027 Stop the Stigma 5K: Saturday, April 24, 2027.
Interfaith Social Services’ HomeSafe program prevents homelessness for hundreds of families each year.
The need for assistance is greater than ever
HomeSafe is currently serving a record setting numbers of people. In 2025, our Homelessness Prevention Coordinator fielded 1,923 phone calls for assistance from community members in need, a 77% increase compared to just 2 years ago. We have had to double the annual budget for the program to keep up with demand.
Unfortunately, due to major increases in energy, food and housing costs, many of our neighbors are in danger of losing their homes. They are having to make life-threatening decisions about paying rent or utility bills or paying for medications. They are facing evictions at an increasingly alarming rate.
How HomeSafe prevents homelessness
When clients reach out for help, our Homelessness Prevention Coordinator conducts an assessment to determine if a housing emergency exists. We offer information on tenant rights and the eviction process (should it come to that). We educate about other community resources that may help in meeting family budget shortfalls such as community food pantries, fuel assistance programs, SNAP benefits, childcare subsidies and the public housing application process.
If a housing emergency does exist and sustainability is evident, the client must complete an application and submit documents to prove residency, income, family composition and past due balances. Then we communicate with clients and landlords to negotiate and advocate for reasonable repayment plans that preserve tenancy while being as financially responsible as possible to make each dollar we spend stretch to help as many households as possible.
Your donations have a tremendous impact
These are a couple of clients who have recently received assistance from HomeSafe:
Ms. R. is a teacher and mother of two teenagers. Her husband abandoned her and the children two years ago. She was suddenly left to care for, support, and maintain her family alone. They downsized from a house to an apartment. She clipped coupons and shopped in thrift stores. Although she was doing everything to stretch her meager salary, the sudden loss of income was financially devastating. She fell behind in rent and received an eviction notice. She was living paycheck to paycheck and couldn’t make any payment towards her arrears. Her landlord informed her this if she couldn’t pay off all arrears, the eviction would be executed against her.
Interfaith was able to fully resolve the debt which allowed her family to maintain their housing. Ms. R has expressed her deep gratitude assuring us that someday, when she is back on her financial feet, she will seek out an opportunity to pay it forward to someone else.
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Ms. C. is a single mother of an elementary school-aged child and an infant. The baby was born with several health complications which caused Ms. C to take off significantly more time from work than anticipated. Unemployment benefits were minimal and ran out too soon. She fell behind in rent and was taken to housing court for eviction. She had since restarted work and even picked up a side job, but it was still not enough to pay her rent on time and pay down her arrearage in a manner that satisfied her landlord. They wanted her to pay all that she owed right away, or she was going to be out on the street. She was beyond terrified at the prospect of being homeless with an infant and a seven-year-old.
Interfaith was able to cover the lump sum she owed. When we called to tell her the news, she was so very grateful and relieved.
Hundreds of Interfaith Social Services‘ amazing supporters gathered on December 5 to “Party with a Purpose” at our 28th annual Feed the Hungry Gala.
Held at Granite Links, the event raised $570,000 to support Interfaith’s programs. We are so grateful to all who attended and donated!
The evening was filled with food, fun and jaw-dropping generosity:
Accounting for a significant percentage of Interfaith’s annual budget, this event is instrumental in allowing us to carry out our mission. Our food pantry distributes more than 155,000 bags of food and personal care items each year and our seasonal programs provide local families in need with Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving meal packages, school backpacks and more. This week we are distributing holiday gifts to 1,300 children. The generous support given through our annual Gala enables us to keep up with the increased number of families coming to our doors in need of food, mental health counseling and rental assistance.
The planning for this event started nearly a year ago, securing corporate sponsorships and organizing the auction and games. A special thank you to this year’s lead sponsors: Presenter Sponsor Arbella Insurance Group, Champion Sponsor Walmart and our Hero Sponsors Ceres Real Estate, The Heritage Companies, Plymouth Quarries, and Quincy Mutual Group. We are also incredibly grateful for our “Friends of the Feed the Hungry Gala” sponsors. Your support means the world to us!
The morning of the event volunteers from Arbella Insurance came out to help us set up and
A talented group of volunteers from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts kindly filled our foyer display with fresh produce. The beautiful display made the perfect backdrop for guest photos throughout the evening. Blue Cross donated all the produce in the display and the fresh food was distributed to our food pantry clients on Monday morning after our event
After checking in, guests were greeted with their choice of a white cosmo cocktail or a festive mocktail from Abby Park and Novara. Attendees enjoyed delicious hand-rolled sushi from our friends at JP Fuji and oysters on the half shell from Ocean Seafood International while browsing our silent auction table. This year’s auction showcased spectacular packages including getaways, sports tickets and more. Thank you so much to the hundreds of companies that donated auction items and gift certificates!
In the ballroom, guests were able to sample savory dishes and sweet treats from local restaurants Dotty’s Kitchen, Evviva Trattoria, Granite Links, Liberty Tavern, Masons Steakhouse, Pearl & Lime, Victory Point, Niveaux Patisserie and Sweet Lizzy P Bake Shop.
Representatives from Castle Island Brewing Co and Untold Brewing served up their craft beers, and Bin Ends poured wine tastings for the crowd.
Fun games with lots of prizes, including Putt-Putt Golf and the Giving Tree (where guests could purchase gifts for a local children) added to the jovial atmosphere.
Guests were excited to put in their names for a chance to win a bottle of Dom Perignon by playing our “Spin the bottle” Wine game or try their luck at catching a lucky duck to win a Dunkin’ gift card in our Dunkin’ Carvalho Group sponsored game.
Guests also enjoyed live entertainment by the Belted Galloways. The evening ended with our signature Heads & Tails game, AKA the Blinky Light Game, featuring a $500 prize!
Guests received a sweet dessert donated by Purefections before heading out for the night.
The evening’s program included a moving video that featured two of Interfaith’s clients – Jerome and Jennifer. While the statistics of the number of people we serve are astonishing, you can truly grasp Interfaith’s impact by listening to our clients tell their stories. These clients bravely shared their experiences about coming to our food pantry.
The funds raised at our Gala help people just like Jerome and Jennifer. So many of our clients have similar stories of how a catastrophic diagnosis can cause them to turn to food pantries. Perhaps they lost their job, or their rent increased, or they took in their grandchildren after a parent could no longer care for them. These are not stories from movies or books they are real people in our community. Your support will help them stay in their homes, get the food and personal care items they need, or receive vital mental health care.
Enjoy this video of the moment we shared our event total at the Gala. It has been playing on repeat here back at Interfaith’s offices. And donations have continued to roll in since then, bringing our total to a record-breaking $570,000!
We are still completely speechless over the outpouring of support we witnessed at our Gala! Thank you!
Were you unable to attend but would still like to contribute? Please consider supporting by making a donation.
PHOTO GALLERY – Photos by the talented Matt Teuten Photography
Be sure to Save the Date for our 29th annual Feed the Hungry Gala on December 4, 2026!
On Friday December 6, a tractor trailer full of nonperishable food left Salt Lake City Utah enroute to Massachusetts. Early in the morning on Monday December 9, the truck arrived in Rockland, MA and unloaded 40,000 pounds of food donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to feed thousands of South Shore families in need.
Photo Caption (from left to right): Jeremy Medford – President of the Hingham Massachusetts Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Rick Doane – Executive Director of Interfaith Social Services, Sister Balls and Sister McKell Missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Pam Deholm – Executive Director of The South Shore Food Bank.
The 28 pallets of food contained essentials like: rice, macaroni, green beans, dishwashing liquid, flour, beans, carrots, carrots, diced tomatoes, peanut butter, oats, as well as some fun items like pancake mix, cake mix and hot cocoa. All of the donated items were grown, processed and packaged by Church-owned farms, ranches, and production facilities like canneries, dairies, and mills. They process the goods using volunteer labor, plus donations from Church members. These resources provide basic foods and household items to people in need, regardless of their faith.
This 40,000 pound food donation will be split between two local food pantries: Interfaith Social Services and The South Shore Food Bank.
Since 1947 Interfaith Social Services has been a safety net for thousands of children and families who are struggling to make ends meet. Located in Quincy, MA; Interfaith operates one of the largest emergency food pantries in Greater Boston – distributing food and essential hygiene products to local residents in need. Interfaith also operates a mental health counseling center, homelessness prevention program as well as coordinating several large-scale seasonal initiatives that bring joy to local children living in poverty.
The South Shore Food Bank is a regional food access hub for food-assistance organizations across 28 South Shore communities in Massachusetts. In 2024, more than half of food distributed by food pantries on the South Shore moved through their warehouse, benefitting almost 30,000 residents across the region. They also operate two large scale food pantries in Weymouth and Randolph. Their mission is to improve food access, food equity, and promote health.
Both food pantries report record setting levels of need amongst local families in Southeastern Massachusetts. Each food pantry provides groceries to 2,000+ households each month.
This is the second time The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made a donation of this size to the two organizations. The last time was in 2020 at the height of the pandemic.
Full SNAP benefits in Massachusetts have been distributed to those who missed payments last week. The state says these benefits are active and immediately available, and residents can use them now to purchase food.
The State’s Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) says households that normally get funds on the 10th through the 14th of the month will get full benefits on their normal date this week, barring further action from the administration and courts.
Our Food Pantry remains OPEN to those who need it. Please see https://interfaithsocialservices.org/food/ for more information about the towns that we serve, the hours we are open and what you should bring with you if you are visiting for the first time.
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UPDATE 11/4/2025
The government said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP for the month of November. They will use an emergency fund, which will cover about half of normal benefits.
We are not yet sure how much SNAP recipients will receive, or when the funds will be deposited on EBT cards. The USDA has said that it can take some time to figure out how to send out reduced benefits.
Each month, Massachusetts families, seniors and disabled individuals use the SNAP program to purchase approximately $240 million of groceries. That burden has now shifted to food pantries. Even with a partial release of SNAP funds it still leaves food pantries on the hook for half of the groceries that would have been purchased by individuals who depend on this vital resource. We hope and pray that our elected officials reach a resolution on this topic soon.
FOR CLIENTS:
The Food Pantry remains OPEN and we continue to serve clients once every 30 days. We ask for your patience as you visit this month, as we anticipate being very busy.
For those visiting our pantry for the first time, please see https://interfaithsocialservices.org/food/ for details on the towns that we serve, the hours we are open and what you should bring with you in order to register.
Other Food resources to utilize:
The FoodSource Hotline provides a full list of food assistance resources in Massachusetts: 1 (800) 645-8333
State funded programs will continue normally. Residents can still access WIC.
Children are still able to access FREE breakfast and lunch at public schools on school days.
If you have at least 1 cent on your EBT card, you can access the Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) to buy produce from local farm vendors. More information here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-healthy-incentives-program-hip-frequently-asked-questions
HOW TO HELP:
We are still very much in need of monetary donations to purchase fresh, healthy foods for our neighbors in need.
Cash donations allow us to remain flexible and efficient – we can purchase what we need, when we need it.
While we prefer monetary gifts at this time, we ask that if you do decide to donate non-perishables to us, please do so within our open hours. Please do not leave food at our doors outside of business hours, as it attracts pests.
The non-perishable donations that are most helpful right now are pasta, pasta sauce, 1 or 2 pound bags of rice, boxes of cereal, diapers, and pads & tampons.
Please take a minute to watch this message from our executive director, Rick Doane.
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POSTED 10/27/2025 – 9am
We are closely monitoring the federal government shutdown and its effect on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). More than 1 million Massachusetts residents, including 300,000 children, currently receive these benefits (16% of MA residents).
The USDA has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1. It is unclear whether Massachusetts will use the “Rainy Day” fund to make up the difference in SNAP benefits until the shutdown ends. We are awaiting more information.
FOR CLIENTS
Our Food Pantry is OPEN and currently serving clients. We are privately funded and do not receive funds from the federal government.
We are encouraging all our clients to reach out to the FoodSource Hotline to get a full list of food assistance resources available to them. They will provide you with all of the pantries and meal programs that you are eligible for. 1 (800) 645-8333
We ask for your patience as you visit our Food Pantry and other food programs.
We need you! The best way to support our Food Pantry at this time is through financial donations. We anticipate needing to purchase a much higher volume of food in the next month. With our partnerships, our purchasing power goes far beyond than the average grocery store consumer and we’re able to make your dollar stretch much, much further.
We pride ourselves on providing fresh, healthy food to our client families and will continue to do so. Funds are needed to purchase proteins, fruits and vegetables, milk & eggs, alongside the pantry basics. We greatly appreciate any support you are able to give. https://interfaithsocialservices.org/food/?form=donate
Interfaith Social Services distributed 950 backpacks during the month of August to help ease the burden of back-to-school expenses for South Shore families in need.
THANK YOU to the many generous individuals, businesses and organizations who provided backpacks, school supplies and monetary contributions to make sure that all the children whose families utilize Interfaith’s programs were able to start off the school year on the right foot.
“We are so thankful to our generous donors! Our community made this possible,” said Roberta Ferguson-Gregg, Assistant Food Pantry Manager. “It is our hope that because these children will have their own school supplies and brand-new backpacks on their first day of school, their academic performance and self-confidence will be boosted. Education is a powerful tool in overcoming poverty, which is why our Backpack program plays a vital role in supporting their success now and in the future.”
Corporate volunteer groups from Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts and South Shore Bank helped to assemble hundreds of bags, filling them with school supplies.
Xaverian Brothers student Michael McGrath also participated in the Drive for the fourth year in a row, raising funds to fill 75 backpacks with supplies. Over the summer, McGrath asked friends and family for financial support, and the teen purchased supplies and assembled all 75 bags before delivering them to Interfaith. Thank you so much for your continued support, Michael!
To learn more about Interfaith’s seasonal programs, please contact Assistant Food Pantry Manager Leslie Wittmann at leslie@interfaithsocialservices.org or 617-773-6203 ext.26.
Fifty years ago, Interfaith’s staff members saw a need in our community and responded with a simple act of compassion. In a small closet, filled with a handful of donated canned goods, our food pantry began. It was a pioneering effort – our emergency food program here in Quincy was one of the first food pantries in the country. The mission in 1974 was clear and it remains a bedrock principle of all that we do: provide a welcoming place where our neighbors can find nourishment and hope.
Looking back, it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come. That small closet has blossomed into a bustling, comprehensive resource—one of the largest food pantries in Greater Boston. The transformation reflects not only the growing needs of our community but also the incredible generosity of partners like you.
In this year’s report you’ll learn all about the impact donations from our community had on our organization.
89% of every dollar donated directly supports our programs
Just 11% goes toward administrative and fundraising costs – well below the industry standard of 20-35%.
And we take the time to thank our donors
THANK YOU! Businesses, organizations, houses of worship and individuals who gave $100 or more in monetary donations for our 2025 fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025) are listed in this year’s report.
The Bureau Drawer Thrift Shop is kicking off summer with a huge Tent Sale on Saturday, July 12! Join us under the tents between 10a-3pm for huge discounts on tons of merchandise.
The Tent Sale will be held rain or shine. Tents will be set out front of our building at 101 Adams St., Quincy, MA. In case of heavy rain, we’ll move inside the building.
The Thrift Shop will also be open for browsing when you’ve finished shopping under the tents!
Gardeners with a knack for growing produce are encouraged to participate in our annual Plant.Grow.Share. program, an effort brought forth by local food pantries and Keohane Funeral Home. The program encourages gardeners to PLANT an extra row, GROW produce at home, and then SHARE a portion of their harvest with community members in need.
Jon Belber, Community Outreach and Farm to Food Pantry Director at Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset, plants carrot seeds in Interfaith Social Services’ alley garden in Quincy during his April Carrot-By-Cycle ride. Holly Hill, Interfaith, Weymouth Food Pantry and Keohane Funeral Home are promoting their annual Plant.Grow.Share. program, encouraging home gardeners to plant extra produce for local pantries.
“Since 2010, team Keohane has partnered with Interfaith and Weymouth to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to the area food pantries,” said John Keohane, Co-President of Keohane Funeral Home. “We believe that positive nutritional choices are a key element in growing healthy outcomes in the local community.”
The number of families and individuals facing food insecurity in Massachusetts continues to increase, and thus, there is a rising need for more fresh fruits and vegetables at area food pantries. “Food pantries across the state have seen significant increases in clients reaching out for assistance,” said Rick Doane Interfaith Social Services’ executive director. “Here at Interfaith’s food pantry, the number of individuals we serve has tripled over the last decade. We have gone from distributing 35,000 grocery bags annually to more than 100,000. One of the items most requested by clients is fresh fruits and vegetables.
Focus on Fresh
While many food pantries nationwide still focus on distributing easy-to-manage nonperishables, several local pantries, including Interfaith and Weymouth, have updated their facilities to be able to provide fresh foods. This includes fresh produce, milk, eggs and proteins.
“Fresh food at food pantries improves health and dignity, ensuring everyone has access to nutritious options,” said Pam Denholm, Executive Director of Weymouth Food Pantry. “Locally grown produce from neighbors’ gardens strengthens food access while fostering sustainability and community engagement. These efforts not only make us more resilient, and broaden food infrastructure right in our neighborhoods, but also increase the variety of food offered at pantries, making a meaningful difference for neighbors relying on the pantry for help.”
On-Site Gardens
Over the past 15 years, hundreds of individuals have taken part in the program. Many local businesses, including Quincy Police Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and several area churches have participated in Plant.Grow.Share. by planting vegetable gardens at their organizations and donating the harvests. Volunteers at Interfaith also plant a vegetable garden in the alleyway next to their building in Quincy, to both provide produce to the pantry and to demonstrate that food can be grown in urban environments.
Weymouth Food Pantry operates a food pantry garden at Old South Union Church in Columbian Square and invites potential volunteers to pop in on Saturday mornings to assist in the effort to grow food for neighbors who visit their pantry.
Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset also participates in Plant.Grow.Share. by donating more than 4,500 pounds of their annual fresh vegetable and flower harvests to seven South Shore food pantries. Jon Belber, Holly Hill’s Community Outreach and Farm to Food Pantry Director, has provided workshops and gardening guidance for the program, and this year undertook a 60-mile bicycle ride from Cohasset to Boston and back, sowing carrots at schools and food pantries across the South Shore.
Keohane Funeral Home will participate in Plant.Grow.Share. this year by acting as a drop off spot for fresh grown produce. Gardeners will be able to leave their harvest donations at the Quincy and South Weymouth Keohane locations and staff will deliver them to the pantries.
Where to Donate
Home gardeners can drop their produce donations at the following locations:
Keohane Funeral Home
785 Hancock Street, Quincy
Drop off Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Ring the front bell
McDonald Keohane Funeral Home
809 Main Street, S. Weymouth
Drop off Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Ring the front door bell
Interfaith Social Services Food Pantry
105 Adams St., Quincy
Drop off Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 12:30-3:30pm; Tuesday & Thursday – 12:30-7pm; Saturday – 10am-3:30pm
Use rear food pantry or thrift shop door for food donations
Weymouth Food Pantry Warehouse
40 Reservoir Park Drive, Unit B, Rockland
Drop off Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm
Weymouth Food Pantry Popup The First Church in Weymouth 17 Church Street, Weymouth
Drop off Tuesday mornings 8-10am
Weymouth Food Pantry Popup Crossroads Worship Church 241 Broad Street, Weymouth
Drop off Thursday mornings 8-10am
Fifty years ago, Interfaith’s staff members saw a need in our community and responded with a simple act of compassion. In a small closet, filled with a handful of donated canned goods, our food pantry began. It was a pioneering effort – our emergency food program here in Quincy was one of the first food pantries in the country. The mission in 1974 was clear and it remains a bedrock principle of all that we do: provide a welcoming place where our neighbors can find nourishment and hope.
