Loaves & Fishes Extends a Helping Hand to Federal Employees in Need
Special Pantry Sessions Begin October 29th in DevensDEVENS, MA — October 21, 2025 — Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry recognizes the challenges many Federal Employees may be facing during the current Government Shutdown. As our small way of helping, the Pantry is stepping forward to support Federal Employees affected by recent furloughs and layoffs by offering Special Federal Employee Pantry Sessions on Wednesdays, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM beginning October 29th.Located at 234 Barnum Road in Devens, these sessions
United Way of North Central Massachusetts Awards Nearly $700,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and You
The United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) has awarded nearly $700,000 in grant funding to 38 community-based agencies. Distributed through two targeted programs, the grants aim to address critical regional needs and expand access to after-school and out-of-school time opportunities for children and youth across North Central Massachusetts.For the 2025–2026 funding cycle, UWNCM’s Community Impact Fund awarded $550,000 to 27 nonprofit organizations, supporting 45 programs in key focus areas
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Spring into Action 5K – Huge Success!
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Spring into Action 5K – Huge Success! We are pleased to announce that the Spring into Action 5K, held on May 1st, was a huge success! This event raised $20,000 for the Pantry which will help provide nutritious groceries for our neighbors in need. It was a beautiful day for a walk, with over 50 individuals and teams participating at the live event held at Rogers Field in Devens, in addition to many others who participated virtually. Our volunteers, the heart of our
Main Street Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ruth Cavanagh to Senior Vice President Chief Lending Officer
AYER & MARLBOROUGH – Main Street Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ruth Cavanagh to Senior Vice President Chief Lending Officer, effective on April 5, 2021. In this role, she will be overseeing all aspects of lending at Main Street Bank, including both commercial and retail lending. Ruth joined the bank in 2012 and has over 25 years of experience in commercial lending and began her banking career in 1981 on the retail side of the business. A graduate of the University of Lowell and the
Fidelity Bank Makes Caring for Our Communities Donation of $6,000 to Shirley Based Organizations
Fidelity Bank Makes Caring for Our Communities Donation of $6,000 to Shirley Based Organizations Support part of overall donation of more than $50,000 to help those most affected by COVID-19 LEOMINSTER, Mass – Fidelity Bank is providing more than $50,000 in additional holiday support to more than a dozen Massachusetts food pantries to help people affected by the pandemic. The bank has donated $6,000 to organizations serving Shirley including $3,000 to Clear Path for Veterans New England, which has
