As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, uncertainty looms over food assistance for millions of Americans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on its website that federal food assistance will be suspended starting Nov. 1, escalating concerns for families as the government shutdown continues. The statement follows the Trump … [Read more...] about Marblehead food pantry sees unprecedented numbers
SPUR
Making a generational difference
SPUR, a local nonprofit, is rallying many volunteers across Lynn, Marblehead, Salem, and Swampscott to take part in its annual backpack drive, an initiative designed to set students up for academic success from the very first day of school. Now in full swing, through August 8, the program will provide 600 fully customized backpacks filled with classroom-specific school … [Read more...] about Making a generational difference
SPURing up equality through backpacks
Tucked into a corner of Marblehead, just a short walk from downtown, the SPUR headquarters is quiet, for now. But by July 21, it will be bustling with volunteers, packed with color-coded folders, mountains of markers, and hundreds of backpacks waiting to be filled for students across the North Shore. From July 21 through August 8, the nonprofit’s annual backpack drive will … [Read more...] about SPURing up equality through backpacks
Marblehead nonprofit continues serving North Shore
Every day is a busy day at SPUR, the Marblehead-based nonprofit that prioritizes removing barriers in volunteering to serve the North Shore. SPUR was founded by Jocelyn Cook in 2014 as a way “for young children, families and individuals to dive into giving back through opportunities that embraced busy schedules, varying experiences and interest levels.” According to SPUR … [Read more...] about Marblehead nonprofit continues serving North Shore
Nonprofit SPURs volunteers into action
SPUR is a Marblehead-based nonprofit organization with a mission to make volunteering easy for people of any age. It provides volunteers with accessible opportunities to help make an impact and difference on their community. SPUR allows people to find volunteering opportunities that fit within their schedules. People can volunteer solo or with their family, in a group, or with … [Read more...] about Nonprofit SPURs volunteers into action