Northampton Neighbors’ to host community forum on food security

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Non-profit organization, Northampton Neighbors are hosting a community forum on Monday, April 24 to help people understand the local landscape of food security, learn how to access benefits, and support efforts made to help individuals achieve food security.

UMass Five College Federal Credit Union collecting personal care items for local survival centers

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Thousands of families in the Pioneer Valley struggle to afford day-to-day essentials. Through the end of the month, the branch offices of the UMass Five College Federal Credit Union are collecting personal care items and customers have been generous.

Artful appreciation: Northampton Survival Center thanks dutiful donors with postcards created by local artists

There are a lot of ways to say “thank you.”

The Northampton Survival Center decided to do so by creating a set of postcards designed by local artists.

Valley food pantries ramp up offerings amid growing need

NORTHAMPTON — Food items Toni Holbrook remembers buying for $2 a year or so ago have more than doubled in price, meaning a skyrocketing grocery bill for his growing family, which includes a newborn baby.

Northampton awards over 50 projects funds from ARPA for community recovery

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – A total of 61 projects in Northampton are being awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for community-led initiatives.