The Wakefield
Interfaith Food Pantry (WIFP) was one of several local nonprofit organizations
that received a financial award from The Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.
The foundation, established in 1997 through an initial endowment of $550,000
from The Savings Bank, presented a total of $ 26,700.00 to eight (8) nonprofit
organizations during the 16th distribution of funds. Over the past
17 years, the Foundation has made donations in excess of $ 450,000 to
organizations in local communities.
The $4,000.00 award was presented by The Savings Bank Charitable Foundation to
Linda McManama, Joanne Turco, Wendy Dennis, and Gene Moulton, volunteers and
leaders at the pantry. According to the WIFP, the pantry will use this money to
support its Supplies for Seniors Program. Supplies
for Seniors provides highly nutritious and desirable foods targeted for the
senior clientele. Fresh fruit, vegetables, a well-thought-out selection of food
items, and essential household supplies are offered monthly to the residents of
Hart’s Hill and Crystal View community centers by a team of volunteers who organize and
distribute to their client base.
“We are thrilled to be selected as one of the recipients of The Savings Bank
Charitable Foundation,” commented Maureen Miller, Director of the WIFP.
“As always, The Savings Bank demonstrates its commitment and generosity to the
people of Wakefield, especially our neighbors in need.”
For more information about the Supplies for Seniors Program at WIFP, please
visit the food pantry website: www.wifoodpantry.org.
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