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“Our traditional way of purchasing and obtaining food is diminishing due to stresses in the supply chain and prices are escalating at a very dramatic rate.” – Margaret Tjimos-Goldberg, Neighbor to Neighbor Continue Reading →
The store offers pick up at curbside and local deliveries. Or visit Funky Monkey’s new online store, open 24/7. Continue Reading →
The outpouring of compassion from Greenwich residents is rapidly increasing. Citizens want to reach out to help as the ripple effect of COVID-19 creates more unemployment, food insecurity and medical fallout. In this overwhelming global pandemic, working together can make all the difference and building a sense of humanity and grace has to start locally. As of Monday, March 30, Neighbor to Neighbor has made a significant step in addressing the increased need for food by temporarily moving their distribution location to the Arch Street Teen Center. Located directly off I-95,the Arch Street location allows for easy access and truck deliveries of food and supplies. Continue Reading →
Anyone wishing to help is asked to consider a monetary donation so that Mothers for Others can quickly re-stock their shelves to continue to provide diapers to children and families in need. Continue Reading →
Clothing distribution is suspended but the food pantry will remain open.Neighbor to Neighbor is committed to providing food for families in need of support, and anticipate a significant increase of neighbors needing assistance with food. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich High School Former Attire Club is hosting a prom attire giveaway on March 14 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Tomes-Higgins House in Greenwich. The dresses and tuxedos have been generously donated from members of the community. Continue Reading →
Local Scouts of the Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America will have their annual Scouting for Food collection on Saturday, March 21 at local fire stations and supermarkets to bring to Neighbor to Neighbor’s food pantry as part of their town-wide good turn. First Selectman Fred Camillo enters his seventh year as Honorary Chair assisted by Junior Chair, Dawson Clark of Old Greenwich. “Scouting for Food is an amazing event, collecting food for Neighbor to Neighbor”, said Clark, a Life Scout with Troop 11. “Scouting for Food brings our community together and shows the generosity of our town. I’m very excited to be working with a great organization, and I’m honored to be working alongside First Selectmen Fred Camillo as the Junior Chair.” Scouts will be distributing re-usable bags donated by Greenwich Whole Foods Market throughout their neighborhoods which includes a list of high need food items and pick-up date. Continue Reading →
The event features New York Times food columnist Dorie Greenspan, and New York Times Magazine food editor and food columnist Sam Sifton who will engage in conversation and take questions from the audience. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich United Way will award its first round of grants to local health, education and self-sufficiency programs across 21 partner agencies at the Community Investment Grant Recipient Reception on February 12 at Greenwich Hospital. Continue Reading →
The newly opened toy store on Greenwich Avenue, Funky Monkey Toys and Books, held a special shopping day with a percentage of proceeds donated to Neighbor to Neighbor. Continue Reading →