Peabody 'Mad Grannies' Raise Nearly $10K Amid SNAP Benefit Suspension For Food-Insecure

PEABODY, MA — A group of Brooksby Village residents calling themselves the "Mad Grannies" came together to raise nearly $10,000 for the food-insecure on the North Shore amid the SNAP benefit suspension this fall.

The residents worked to raise the money to benefit residents of Peabody, Salem and Lynnfield who rely on Citizens Inn Haven From Hunger for food assistance.

The Mad Grannies said the fundraising effort was made possible through the generous spirit of Brooksby residents and the enthusiastic leadership of the Mad Grannies, who hosted welcoming donation tables in each clubhouse every Friday throughout December.

The Grannies used commitment, warmth, and good humor turned a simple idea into a heartwarming success.

"We extend our sincere gratitude to every resident who donated, and to those who stopped by to show support, or helped spread the word," the group told Patch. "This initiative beautifully reflects the compassion, connection, and community spirit that make Brooksby Village residents so special."

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)