It was a hot summer day at Family Table a few weeks ago as we undertook our July distribution. Thanks to many of our regular volunteers and many new people (who we hope will become regulars!) we distributed groceries to approximately 270 very appreciative families. Our recipients were especially pleased to receive a bounty of summer produce including fresh peaches, zucchini, spinach, and green beans.

We are truly grateful to the following congregations for providing volunteer drivers to help us make deliveries to nearly 140 families who otherwise would not be able to access food from Family Table: Beth El-AterethIsrael, Congregation Beth Elohim inActon,TempleEmanuelinNewton,TempleEmethin Chestnut Hill, and Newton Centre Minyan.

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