Neighbor to Neighbor (NTN), the only food pantry in Greenwich, will mark its 50th anniversary at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
The event will be open to the public and guests will be joined by staff, board members, and various supporters to mark the organization’s 50 years of service to the Greenwich community.
Neighbor to Neighbor has been in operation since 1975, when a group of concerned neighbors began collecting and redistributing used clothes to those in need.
After much success, the Greenwich Department of Health Services asked Neighbor to Neighbor to initiate weekly food programs for families in need of assistance. Currently, the food pantry continues to serve the local community in Greenwich by providing access to nutritious food, clothing, and other essentials in an atmosphere of kindness and respect. Between 2023-2024, NTN had over 300,000 lbs of fresh fruits and vegetables distributed, which is equivalent to 640,800 meals.
“It’s truly a remarkable milestone, and we are thrilled to commemorate five decades of service to our community. Reflecting on all that we’ve accomplished together, we are incredibly proud of the positive impact we’ve made in Greenwich. As we look forward to this special event, we are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving and supporting our neighbors, and we hope to do so for many more years to come,” said Executive Director, Brent Hill.
The 50th anniversary event will feature keynote speaker Marcus Samuelsson who will share his life story and its impact on his professional and philanthropic life, as it relates to Neighbor to Neighbor. Samuelsson will also highlight the importance of collaboration with the community to address the problem of food insecurity.
Samuelsson is co-chair of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), which focuses on helping underserved youth. He participates in lectures globally, most recently with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The New York Times during Climate Week NYC 2024.
“We are incredibly grateful for our generous sponsors who are supporting Neighbor to Neighbor during this 50th anniversary celebration. Their commitment to our mission and community is truly inspiring as we mark this significant milestone,” said Fund Development Manager, Mary Louise Morgan.
Tickets are available for purchase on the NTN at www.ntngreenwich.org.