We are collecting gift cards to help provide for Bigelow families in need. If you are able to help, please purchase gift cards for local grocery stores such as Wegmans, Star Market, Target, etc. Please put them in an envelope labeled “Supermarket Gift Card” and drop off or send it in to our main office.
If your family is in need of assistance, please email your student’s school counselor. They will keep requests confidential and coordinate with you to provide support.
6th Grade: Erin MacNeil (macneile@newton.k12.ma.us)
7th Grade: Jessica Pierce (piercej@newton.k12.ma.us)
8th Grade: Molly Morrow (morrowm@newton.k12.ma.us)
You can also donate to or collect food from the following pantries:
Food Pantries Serving in Newton:
1.Newton Food Pantry (see below for client form link)
- WEDNESDAYS -By Appointment: 12pm–3pm; Walk-in: 3pm–7pm
- THURSDAYS – By Appointment Only: 10am–1pm
- 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton
- 617-796-1233
- 11 Homer Street, Newton, MA 02459
- 617-340-9554
Food Pantries in Boston:
1.The Guild Food Pantry – 260 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02121
- Saturdays from 11am-3pm
- Call 877-797-7938 with questions
- Provides fresh produce
2.Shirley’s Food Pantry – 213 River St, Mattapan, MA 02129
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-3pm
- Call 617-534-2032 with questions
Please let us know if we can be helpful in any way during these uncertain times!