Posted by sunthecolumn on June 26th, 2015 When the Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union bid adieu to president/CEO Paul Mayotte in 2007, it had some big shoes to fill. Mayotte was synonymous with the venerable credit union and was a true ‘partner’ in Lowell’s now famous ‘public-private’ partnership. The credit union…
By Dennis Shaughnessey, Sun Correspondent UPDATED: 05/05/2015 07:10:28 AM EDT LOWELL — As it is in almost every household everywhere, so it is with the Merrimack Valley Food Bank; the cupboard shelves do not replenish themselves. But if the past nine years are any indication, Thursday night’s 10th Annual…
Friday morning, several state legislators pledged their support for increasing state funding to the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFAP) at a legislative open house hosted by the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. “You had me at hello,” said Sen. Eileen Donoghue (D-Lowell). “The work you do is so important and…
We are so honored and humbled to be included in the Patriots Celebrate Volunteerism events this season. Congratulations to our long time volunteer Debbie Grimard! You truly are a “Difference Maker”! PATRIOTS HONOR VOLUNTEERS DURING HALFTIME CEREMONY AT GILLETTE STADIUM The Patriots Charitable Foundation announced $90,000 in grants to 15…
The Lowell Sun Updated: 12/28/2014 06:35:57 AM EST0 Comments LOWELL — While most people are receiving gifts for the holidays, the Lowell High School Air Force Junior ROTC cadets are helping those in need. LHS’s ROTC program, well-known for the myriad of community-service activities the students perform throughout the…
Warehouse manager keeps food distribution humming The Lowell Sun By Dacey Zouzas Food distribution is the major operation of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. Through this program, 3 million pounds of food are distributed annually through a network of member agency programs that include food pantries, shelters, meals programs as…
By Dacey Zouzas Imagine the child sitting next to your child on the bus who doesn’t have enough food to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Operation Nourish is a program of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank that addresses hunger among Lowell public schoolchildren by providing nutritious food for students to take…
By Dacey Zouzas So many people look for ways to give back to the community but are not really sure how they can help, or where to help. There are many deserving nonprofit organizations right in your own backyard where you can donate your valuable time. If you’re passionate about…
This past fall, I joined the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc. (MVFB) as director of development. As a resident of Greater Lowell and host and producer of the cable television show “Dacey’s Divas” about women making a difference, I have been keenly aware of the struggle by so many to…
