Wegmans Natick Donates 17,594 Lbs of Food

On Thursday, March 22 at 1 p.m., Wegmans Natick will delivered 17,594 pounds of non-perishable food to the United Way of Tri-County’s Pearl St. Cupboard and Café. The donation includes 20 pallets of assorted vegetables and fruit, baking needs, snacks, breakfast items and juice.

“Wegmans is a great community partner in helping us serve more than 3,000 clients per month at our food pantry. We are very grateful for this donation and Wegmans’ generosity,” said Paul Mina, President & CEO of United Way of Tri-County.

Store Manager Rich Boscia was on hand along with a team of employees from the Natick store to help unload the truck and stock the pantry shelves.

“Food pantries build healthier communities and it’s a privilege to begin serving the needs of our neighbors in Framingham before our new store opens,” said Boscia. “We’re committed to making a difference in every community we serve, and one of our highest giving priorities is providing food for people at risk of hunger.”

Every year, Wegmans donates more than 14.5 million pounds of food to local food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens in all the communities it serves. Wegmans Natick opens at Natick Mall on Sunday, April 29 at 7 a.m.

The United Way of Tri-County Pearl Street Cupboard and Cafe began serving families and individuals in the local community more than six years ago, and is generously funded by individuals, grants, and other local non-profit organiztations. The Pearl Street Cupboard and Cafe is a food pantry as well as a Cafe, serving hot-meals restaurant style by volunteers to hundreds of clients, five night a week, to anyone in need. If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation to the Pearl Street Cupboard and Cafe, visit the United Way website at https://www.uwotc.org/Pearl or call 508.872.3291.