WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Our client numbers continue to climb!
Food prices are going up!
Donations are down!
Help us help our neighbors by supporting our
Spring Into Action 5K on Sunday, May 4th:
Send a team of walkers and/or runners
Share our poster and Facebook event
Visit LFWalk.org for More Information!
Spring Into Wellness Community Event!
Wellness Committee Event for students and families of all ages
The Wellness Committee is excited to announce our first-ever Spring Into Wellness Event
Join us on Tuesday, April 29th from 6-7pm at Littleton Middle School for relaxing activities such as:
· yoga
· art
· guided mindfulness,
· painting flowers for the town center
· spice tasting with Food Service Director Leah Botko
· a dance party with glow sticks!
· a guest appearance from our very own support dog Archie!!!
Students of all grades are invited to bring their Parent/Guardian and enjoy these activities together.
Healthy snacks and fruit-infused water will be available.
Wear your comfy clothes and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Please email the Wellness Community with any questions! lbotko@littletonps.org ncroteau@littletonps.org
Brought to you by the LPS Wellness Committee
www.littletonps.org/community-resources/wellness-committee
Save the Dates!
Soup for the Soul
March 10, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Come warm your soul this winter with hot, fresh soup from community restaurants! Join us as we transform the Pantry into a cozy bistro for a night of gratitude, as we thank the community for all of the many ways you support the mission of Loaves & Fishes.
Spring Into Action 5K Fun Run/Walk
May 4, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Walk, run, have some fun while raising money for Loaves & Fishes!
Postal Workers' Food Drive
May 10, 2025
Our biggest food drive of the year! Leave your bags full of non-perishable food for your local postal worker on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Job openings - Volunteers needed- How to donate
Save the Dates!
Soup for the Soul
March 10, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Come warm your soul this winter with hot, fresh soup from community restaurants! Join us as we transform the Pantry into a cozy bistro for a night of gratitude, as we thank the community for all of the many ways you support the mission of Loaves & Fishes.
Spring Into Action 5K Fun Run/Walk
May 4, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Walk, run, have some fun while raising money for Loaves & Fishes!
Postal Workers' Food Drive
May 10, 2025
Our biggest food drive of the year! Leave your bags full of non-perishable food for your local postal worker on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Job openings - Volunteers needed- How to donate
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
If you are a resident of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, or Shirley please visit if you need help.
Just join the drive-thru line to receive a holiday dinner with all the fixings!
Holiday Dinner Distribution
Wednesday, December 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact our Client Counseling Team
978-772-4627 x 312 | clientassist@loavesfishespantry.org
If you are a resident of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, or Shirley please visit if you need help.
Just join the drive-thru line to receive a holiday dinner with all the fixings!
Thanksgiving Dinner Distribution
Monday, November 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Holiday Dinner Distribution
Wednesday, December 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact our Client Counseling Team
978-772-4627 x 312 | clientassist@loavesfishespantry.org
SAVE THE DATE: FLU CLINIC IN AYER
Thursday December 5th, 2024, from 3 PM to 5 PM in the Ayer Library Reading Room.
Additional details:
· The vendor for this clinic is CDR Health, a partner of MDPH.
· The clinic offers free COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. this vendor typically offers Moderna for the COVID vaccine.
· Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Registration link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/cdrmaguire?site=ayer-public-library
· All Massachusetts residents aged 6 months and older are eligible.
· No insurance or ID required (parental consent is required for those 0-17 years old).
· If you have a photo ID or insurance card, please bring them, but they are not mandatory.
There will be $75 gift cards available at time of vaccination to ages 12+ (ages 12-under 18 need to have an adult present to receive a gift card). Max of 100, first come first served.
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Quarterly Newsletter available NOW
Please check out https://www.nashoba.org/news-events for info on everything from safe cooking tips for the holidays to how to tell the difference between a cold, flu, covid and RSV
Flu Clinic for ages 6+ months! SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 3-6pm at Littleton Middle School cafeteria
2024-2025 Season Flu clinics will be held throughout the region from September - October.
Some info from the Nashoba Board of Health:
-Pre-registration is required at https://www.nashoba.org/calendar. If you are unable to pre-register, please call our office at (978) 772-3335.
- People should bring their insurance cards to the clinic. This includes Medicare cards, even if you have a "Preferred" plan. No insurance? No problem. A person that does not have insurance may still receive a vaccination.
-Please stay home if you're feeling sick.
The towns of Littleton, Acton and Boxborough are coming together to celebrate and learn about the Festival of Lights at the 3rd annual Diwalifest. Curious about Diwali but not sure what it's all about? Come join us for some fun and discovery! If you celebrate Diwali, come to share in the joy with your friends and neighbors. We hope families from all backgrounds will come together to enjoy the festivities! This event is run by volunteers, not-for-profit, and is free to attend. There will be food, vendors, cultural programs, and activity booths for everyone to enjoy. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!
When: October 20th, 12 - 4:30 PM (Rain date: October 27th)
Where: Grounds of Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
More Info: www.diwalifest.net
Flu Clinic for ages 6+ months! SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 3-6pm at Littleton Middle School cafeteria
2024-2025 Season Flu clinics will be held throughout the region from September - October.
Some info from the Nashoba Board of Health:
-Pre-registration is required at https://www.nashoba.org/calendar. If you are unable to pre-register, please call our office at (978) 772-3335.
- People should bring their insurance cards to the clinic. This includes Medicare cards, even if you have a "Preferred" plan. No insurance? No problem. A person that does not have insurance may still receive a vaccination.
-Please stay home if you're feeling sick.
The Beacon Santa Fund
Since 1965 the Beacon Santa Fund has been helping families in Acton, Bedford, Billerica, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, and Westford put a little something under the tree at Christmas.
Long run by GateHouse Media, the fund is now being managed by three women from Maynard. Since all board members and helpers volunteer their time, the money you donate goes directly to help families in need.
Last year the Beacon Santa received over 500 applications from people in all 12 towns we serve who need a helping hand to make Christmas memorable for their children. But the fund would not exist without help from people like you. A large portion of the money raised for this fund is given by students involved in Maynard High School’s WAVM Radio and TV Station by conducting an annual Telethon (last year they raised over $35,000!). The remainder is done by personal donations. Even a small donation can help the Beacon Santa provide a gift card for a family in need.
Will you help?
How to donate:
By mail: Beacon Santa Fund, c/o Middlesex Savings Bank, 7 Digital Way. Maynard, MA 01754 OR
Beacon Santa Fund, PO Box 643. Maynard, MA 01754 OR
Online through PayPal: paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1541809.