We are so pleased to announce the exciting changes that are taking place for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank this winter! After operating out of a warehouse at 735 Broadway Street in Lowell since 1995, we have moved into our newly renovated location at 1703 Middlesex Street in Lowell. During…
The Merrimack Valley Food Bank is thrilled to officially announce our move to our new home. This move has been a long time coming, and we are so thankful for everyone who has helped us along the way. We purchased our new building in July of 2022, and it has…
Lowell – The Merrimack Valley Food Bank (MVFB) is pleased to share that the organization has received a $10,000 donation from 100 Women Who Care – Greater Westford. 100 Women Who Care is a membership organization in which all members make a quarterly donation, the funds are combined to create a…
Lowell, MA – The Merrimack Valley Food Bank (MVFB) is thrilled to announce that the John E. Cox Memorial Bridge (Bridge Street) will be lit orange on Friday, September 15th in honor of Hunger Action Day. The lighting will take place at approximately 5:00pm, and the bridge will remain lit orange…
ARPA ad-hoc grants aid in COVID-19 recovery. The work of 13 local nonprofits just got a little bit easier with the announcement from the city of Lowell on Wednesday that the organizations had been selected to receive up to $30,000 in ad-hocAmerican Rescue PlanAct grants. “The recipients of this grant…
This is a reprint of an article published on InsideLowell.com. All writing credits on this page to Inside Lowell and thanks for the coverage! Lowell, MA – Recognizing the growing issue of food insecurity among local children and youth, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) has partnered with Catie’s Closet…
Non-Profit Alliance announces award winners Lowell » The Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell has announced its annual NPA Awards winners. This year’s recipients include: Unsung Hero Award: Marianne Staid, House of Hope. Other finalists included: John Maslowski, Habitat for Humanity; and Marc Dery, Lowell Community Health Center. Volunteer Award: Brad Buitenhuys, Lowell Litter Krewe; and…
Editorial Giving thanks to our region’s giving spirit It seems the Christmas holiday season further encroaches on the celebration of Thanksgiving with each succeeding year. Combined with supply chain bottlenecks that threaten to keep the inventory of brick- and- mortar and online stores scarce — creating an even heightened giftbuying…
Online fundraiser for Merrimack Valley Food Bank To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Danielle McFadden is holding a Thanksgiving fundraiser for the organization over Facebook. The fundraiser has a goal of raising $ 30,000 to honor the food bank’s 30 years of service. Last year, the fundraiser raised $26,410,…
Lowell High School Making a world of difference History teacher Jessica Lander earning praise for using global perspective By Barry Scanlon, Correspondent Being surrounded by students from around the globe makes Jessica Lander feel like a million bucks. Even if she doesn’t win that amount. “My life’s work is working in…
