Natick Youth Group Helps Restock Pantry Shelves After Holidays

NATICK, MA- Many get into the giving spirit as the holidays come around, but now that the celebrations have past and many return to normalcy, food pantry shelves remain in need.

The Natick chapter of the John Eliot DeMolay group decided to take action and help restock the shelves of the Natick Service Council, a non-profit, multi service agency that provides food and assistance to residents in need in Natick.

The officers and members of John Eliot DeMolay, Natick collected and purchased personal care and high-demand food items. In addition, Wegman's of Natick, made a generous donation that helped to increase the number of items chosen to appeal specifically to the teen-aged clients served by the NSC. The members of John Eliot Natick, shopped and delivered more than 189 pounds of toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, peanut butter, tuna, and healthy snacks that will help to fill the shelves of the Vi Tutuny Food Pantry in the new year.

DeMolay is a youth-led, adult-advised leadership development organization where the members learn to plan, organize, and facilitate their own programs. The young men take part in a wide-range of activities, including game nights, community service events, athletic competitions, public speaking tournaments, in addition to becoming eligible for scholarships.

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Photo Credit: Jeanette Szretter/ John Eliot DeMolay Natick