Executive Director, Assistant Hired At Enfield Loaves & Fishes

ENFIELD, CT — After 34 years as executive director of Enfield Loaves & Fishes, Priscilla Brayson retired in June, leaving some big shoes to fill. Stepping into that role is Maya Nicole Matthews, former assistant to the Enfield town manager.

"It is a privilege to work with the volunteers who are the backbone of this organization that does so much good for the town," Matthews said in a written statement.

Matthews, who lives in Enfield with her son Kaleb, spent 10 years providing administrative support to town government. She is vice president of Opera House Players Inc., a community theater organization based in Enfield, and a member of the Connecticut Science Center Gala Committee.

Ty Heaward has also been hired as assistant director. He recently moved from Maine to Suffield, and has a degree in accounting. He previously worked for a non-profit lender, where he spent a year helping local Maine communities and businesses obtain much-needed loans and funding to survive the pandemic.

"I may have only moved here a few months ago, but it did not take long to get a sense for how unique and passionate the Enfield community is," Heaward said.

Enfield Loaves and Fishes recently relocated to 23 North Main Street. The organization is solely dependent upon donations and volunteer help from individuals, churches, organizations, corporations and businesses in north-central Connecticut throughout the year. Meals are served free of charge year-round.

More information on how to get involved may be obtained by calling 860-741-0226.

This story is part of Patch's partnership with Feeding America. Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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