Grocer To Feed 2K Boston Kids + Seaport Restaurants Closing: MA Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.

This week, we learned that volunteers from Stop & Shop, YMCA of Greater Boston and Mayor Wu’s office packed more than 26 pallets, feeding 2,000 Boston Public School students and families, at YMCA’s Food Hub.

"Many students that rely on free breakfast and lunch programs are unfortunately left without consistent access to food during this extended break," Stop & Shop officials said, in a news release.

In advance of the two-week December school vacation, the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program is partnering with the YMCA of Greater Boston for a Holiday Food Distribution to Boston Public Schools.

Stop & Shop is donating more than $65,000 worth of nonperishable food items (including tuna, canned chicken, pasta, cereal, fruit cups and other healthy pantry staples) to be distributed across the 20 BPS hub schools, prioritizing the Boston students and families who need it the most.

Seaport Restaurants Closing

Rebel Restaurants, Inc., the company that owns Tony C's and Temazcal in Boston's Seaport neighborhood, will close by Jan. 31.

The news came out in a WARN filing with the state, which also disclosed that 84 employees would be laid off as a result of the closures.

Temazcal opened in the neighborhood in 2011 while Tony C's opened in 2016.

Here's what else was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• Funky NE Brunch Chain To Close Danvers Location, Seeking New North Shore Home
• Beverly Hot Dog, Italian Beef Sandwich, Burger Casual Dining Spot Closing
• Friendly Toast, Natalie's Partner For Winter Menu At MA Locations