Thrive
Veterans’ Farmers Market Returns
byJenniferCesaitis
Foodinsecurityremainsoneofthemostpersistentandunder-discussedissuesimpactingour nation’sVeterans.Afteryearsofserviceandsacrifice,toomanyofourheroesstruggletoput fresh,nutritiousfoodonthetableProjectNewHope(PNH)recognizesthisinjusticeandis steppingupagaintoensurenoVeterangoeshungry.
ThisJuly,theVeterans’FarmersMarketismakingamuch-anticipatedreturntotheWorcesterVA OutpatientClinicat403BelmontStreet.Themarketwillofferfreefruitsandvegetablesto Veteransandtheirfamiliesonthe1stand3rdFridaysofeachmonth,from11:00AMto1:00PM.In addition,PNH’sWestfieldofficewillreceivefreshproducedeliveriesonthe1stand3rdMondaysof eachmonth,furtherexpandingaccesstohealthyfood.
MoreThanJustaMarket—ALifeline
Thisisn’tjustaboutfruitsandvegetables.It’saboutrestoringdignityandhealthtothosewho’ve givensomuch.Thesemarketsprovideacriticalsupplementtoexistingfoodassistanceefforts andensurethatVeteransandtheirlovedonesdon’thavetosacrificenutritionduetofinancial strain.
TheVeterans’FarmersMarketinitiativeisaboutequity,ensuringVeteranscannourishthemselves andtheirfamilieswithoutcompromise.PNHalsoworkstobuildconnectionswithVeteransand strengthenthefabricofourcommunities.
Veterans’ Farmers Market Returns
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Sully’sFoodandBabyPantries:SupportingBeyondtheMarket
InadditiontotheFarmersMarket,ProjectNewHopecontinuesitsworkthroughSully’sFoodPantry andSully’sBabyPantry.Theseessentialprogramsoffer:
Weeklyfooddistributions,includingstaplesandfreshitems. Diapers,formula,babyfood,andhygieneproductsforinfantsandtoddlers
Ongoingsupportforlow-incomeandfood-insecureVeteransandMilitaryFamilies.
Thesepantriescatertoagrowingneed,especiallyamongVeteranswithyoungchildrenorliving onafixedincome.Formany,Sully’sPantryisn’tjustaservice,it’salifesaver.
BuildingTrust,DeliveringImpact
Atitscore,ProjectNewHopeisaboutformingmeaningfulconnectionsbetweenVeteransandthe people,services,andresourcesthattrulybenefitthem.FoundedbydisabledAirForceVeteran WilliamH.Moore,PNHisaVeteran-lednonprofitwithamissiontosupportVeterans,service members,andtheirFamiliesthroughcompassionate,practicalservicesthatrestorehope. Whetherthroughfoodprograms,wellnessretreats,oradvocacy,everyinitiativeatPNHiscrafted withtheunderstandingthatone-size-fits-allsolutionsdon’tworkTheylisten,adapt,andbuild programsthatresponddirectlytothereal,livedexperiencesoftheVeterancommunity.
HowYouCanHelp
Thecontinuedsuccessoftheseprogramsdependsoncommunitysupport.Everyaction,whether donations,volunteerhours,orspreadingtheword,helpssustainthesecriticalservices Wanttogetinvolved?Visitprojectnewhopema.orgtolearnmoreaboutvolunteeringordonating. ProjectNewHopeismorethananorganization.It’sapromisekepttoourVeterans,apromisethat says,"Weseeyou;wevalueyou,andwewillstandbesideyou always."
Salute our Veterans MotorcycleRide
Sponsorship Information: https://projectnewhopema.charityproud.org/Eve.../Index/22053
Platinum Sponsor: $1000, 4 Ride Tickets and 4 tee-shirts, Logo on back of ride tee-shirt, 4 catered lunch admissions, Logo included on the banner hung at lunch site. Company logo on social media Platforms, Special recognition from podium at opening ceremony & lunch.
Gold Sponsor: $500, 2 Ride tickets and 2 tee-shirts, Logo on the back of ride teeshirt, 2 catered lunch admissions, Logo included on banner hung at lunch site, Company logo on social media Platforms, Special recognition from the podium at lunch.
Silver Sponsor: $250, 1 Ride ticket and one tee-shirt, Logo on back of ride teeshirt, one catered lunch admission, Company logo on social media platforms. RIDE with US!
The deadline for sponsorship artwork / logo submissions is July 18th, 2025. All artworks should be submitted either as a .JPEG or .TIF. Files should be sent to: Bill Moore at bmoore@projectnewhopema.org or 508-713-3362.
Please make a check made payable to: Project New Hope, Inc. Mail it to: Project New Hope, Inc 70 James Street, Suite 155 Worcester, MA 01603
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Volunteer Highlights: Hearts in Action
April’ssuccesswouldnothavebeenpossiblewithouttheenergy,kindness,andcommitmentof ourvolunteersWhetheritwasrollingupsleeves,liftingheavyboxes,orsimplyofferingasmile, everymomentcounted.
AspecialshoutoutgoestotheunstoppableteamfromJubileeWorcester.Theirdayofservice wasmorethanphysicalwork itwasaheartfeltactoffaith,compassion,andhuman connection.ByvolunteeringatSully’sVeteransFoodPantry,theylivedtheirmissionofloveand healing.
ThencametheAssumptionCollegeWomen’sLacrosseTeam,whobroughttheirteamworkoff thefieldandintothepantryWatchingtheseyoungleadersfillfoodorderswithfocusandcare wasnothingshortofinspiring.Theirpresencenotonlyhelpedstocktheshelvesbutalsoinfused thespacewithvibrantenergy.
Wealsosawintergenerationalgivingatitsfinestwhen14-year-oldConnorLeblanc,alongside OfficerMike“Lombo”Lombardozzi,cleaneduproadsidecansinLeicester.Theircollectionwas upportcomesinallagesandfromallcorners. smarais,w onof ubgrantw Veteran theway.
Events and Outreach: Building Stronger Bonds
Ourcalendarwasfilledwithmeaningfulgatheringsthatfosteredconnectionandawareness. OnemajorhighlightwastheDepartureCeremonyofthe182ndMedicalCompany(AS).Known asthe“WitchDoctors,”thishistoricunitisheadingtoPolandinsupportofOperationAtlantic ResolvePNHstoodproudlybesidethemattheirsend-off,reaffirmingourunwavering commitmenttoeverybranchandeverymission.
AnotherheartwarmingeventwastheEarthDayCleanupatVernonHillAmericanLegionPost 435,organizedbyCommanderBillMooreandDebbieErickson.Volunteersjoinedforcesto cleanthegroundsandsurroundingareas,turningthedayintobothaserviceprojectanda celebrationofcommunitypride.Thebefore-and-afterphotoswereatestamenttowhata motivatedgroupcanachieveinasingleday.
ThentherewasVOICE(VeteransOutreachIntoCommunityEngagement) apowerful collaborativemeetingattheAmericanLegionPost#266inGranby.Byunitingstate,federal, andnonprofitleaders,thisinitiativeishelpingtostreamlineservicesandgetcritical informationintothehandsofVeteranswhoneedit.PNHwasproudtohaverepresentativesat thetable.
Retreats: Everyday Impact, Lifelong Change
AprilalsosawourVeterans’MindfulnessMeditationRetreatcometoa close.ThisuniqueexperienceallowedVeteranstostepawayfromthe demandsofdailylifeandreconnectwiththeirinnerselvesthrough meditation,silence,andreflection.Thefeedbackfromparticipantswas overwhelminglypositive,withmanycallingittransformative.These retreatsprovidespacetohealemotionallyandmentally;vitalsupport that’softenhardtofind.
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