Neighbor to Neighbor’s recent Spring Luncheon allowed attendees to stand together and fight hunger in the area. The Greenwich nonprofit currently serves over 575 households weekly with food and household essentials. The April 3 luncheon served as a call to action for like minded individuals to advocate for their neighbors in need. The event featured inspiring speeches by Lydia Fenet (Auctioneer, Author, Podcast Host), K. Brent Hill (NTN Executive Director), Angelique Dawson (Chair), and Kristen Shapiro and John Schulman (Co-Presidents). Additionally, a profound testimony of gratitude was given by Neighbor to Neighbor client “Kayte L.” Continue Reading →
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Neighbor to Neighbor Sets Date for Annual Spring Luncheon
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Neighbor to Neighbor is excited to announce an official date for their Annual Spring Luncheon. The event will take place Wednesday, April 3rd at Greenwich Country Club from 11:45 am- 2:00 pm.
The luncheon will feature guest speaker, Lydia Fenet. Lydia is the author of two best-selling books, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You and Claim Your Confidence as well as the podcast host of Claim Your Confidence in collaboration with Rockefeller Center. Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Lydia Fenet, Neighbor to Neighbor
Neighbor to Neighbor to Return to P&Z for Extension of Operating Hours
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With the P&Z approval in 2016 came several conditions, including specific hours of operation, and a maximum of five trucks delivering goods each week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am til 12:30pm, with trash and recycling no more than twice a week, between 7:00am and 8:00am. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Government, Real Estate, Volunteering, Neighbor to Neighbor
Gallery 1938 to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Neighbor to Neighbor
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Gallery 1938, a new local antique store, is excited to announce an upcoming fundraiser in support of Neighbor to Neighbor. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for the essential services provided by the food pantry. The event will take place on Saturday, February 17 from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Gallery 1938. The antique store is located at 470 West Putnam Avenue. Amit Bhagat, owner of Gallery 1938, expressed excitement for the event. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Amit Bhagat, Gallery 1938, Neighbor to Neighbor
Help Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set for May 13
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Residents are encouraged to leave a bag of non-perishable foods by their mailbox in the morning and their letter carrier will deliver it to Neighbor to Neighbor, an organization that is currently serving 500 Greenwich households with weekly food assistance. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, letter carriers, Neighbor to Neighbor, Stamp Out Hunger
Rain Fails to Derail Annual Scouting for Food Drive
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At the close of the food drive, Police Chief Jim Heavey, who is the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 35, distributed the “Scouting for Food” badges the boys earned. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, food drive, Fred Camillo, Jim Heavey, Knights of Columbus, Neighbor to Neighbor, public safety complex, Scouting for Food
Neighbor to Neighbor Announces Opening of Food Pantry at New Facility
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For almost 10 years, Neighbor to Neighbor’s Board of Directors, Capital Campaign and Building Committees, staff, and supporters have eagerly awaited this day.
The new facility will be “The Cohen Center for Neighbor to Neighbor.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Christ Church, Neighbor to Neighbor, The Cohen Center for Neighbor to Neighbor
Neighbor to Neighbor and Point72 Partner to Provide Students with New School Supplies
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Neighbor to Neighbor is partnering with Point72 Asset Management to provide new backpacks and school supplies to local students from kindergarten through high school. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Neighbor to Neighbor
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Returns after Two-Year Hiatus
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Letter carriers will pick up the bags during their route on May 14 and deliver them to the food pantry that same day. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, food drive, Neighbor to Neighbor, Stamp Out Hunger
Junior League of Greenwich Collecting Toiletry Totes for Teens in Need
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The Junior League of Greenwich New Members invite the community to support their Women’s Empowerment Project. The goal of this initiative is to prepare 105 “toiletry totes” to help combat “period poverty” and provide basic living essentials to local teen girls in need. Their community partner is Neighbor to Neighbor, a local nonprofit organization, that seeks to improve the lives of residents throughout the Greenwich area. Neighbor to Neighbor will distribute the totes. There are two ways the community can support this initiative. Continue Reading →