Newcomers Club Gathers Produce for Food Pantry

With donations from local farms at a standstill during the winter months, the would have to purchase huge amounts of fresh produce during the winter months if it were not for the Holliston Newcomers Club. 

Headed by Julie Damigella, the Newcomers Club is currently running their "Get Fresh" program, during which volunteers donate fresh produce to the Holliston Pantry Shelf from January to June.

"We donate fresh produce during the winter/spring months to help the pantry fill their needs.  During the summer and fall, they receive donations from the local farms in town.  In the winter, they need to purchase produce," Damigella said in an email.  

Volunteers are each assigned a week to purchace produce that will be donated to the Pantry Shelf, the Newcomers Club said in a press release. 

The Newcomers Club facilitates charitable events, educational activities and grants programs in Holliston. 

Those who would like to volunteer for the program can email Julie Damigella at president@hollistonnewcomers.org.