Middlesex Bank Boosts Medway Food Pantry

From left to right The Medway Food Pantry Community Solutions Working Group: Kathie Olson, Client Services Manager Michelle Reed, Director of Operations Jen Tomasetti, Kathy Gaudreau, Treasurer Jodie Garzon, Client Support Services Manager Tom Anderson, and Executive Director Susan Dietrich touring the new unified food pantry space in this spring in Medway, Mass, which was made possible in part by funding from the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. (Courtesy of The Medway Food Pantry)

The Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, the nonprofit, private charitable foundation established by Middlesex Savings Bank, one of the largest mutual banks in Massachusetts, announced donations of $486,562 to 37 local nonprofits.

The Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation formally awards grants to nonprofit organizations on a semiannual basis. These contributions have played a valuable role in funding various initiatives aimed at improving food access, providing educational opportunities, and raising the standard of living for vulnerable families and individuals.

In its 26 years of operation, the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation has given more than $19 million in grants to local nonprofits. This investment represents the Foundation's ongoing dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals across the communities it serves.

The 37 grant recipients were selected based on the alignment of their missions with the Foundation and represent an assortment of services operating within the Middlesex Savings Bank community. The grants serve as an acknowledgement that these organizations are creating meaningful, sustainable change in our communities through their programs.

"We are deeply grateful to the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation for their generous support of our project and for their belief in our ongoing work to serve local residents with kindness, dignity, and respect," said Susan Dietrich, executive director of the Medway Food Pantry. "This funding will help us create a single, dedicated home for the Medway Food Pantry, bringing together Medway’s two pantry operations in one market-style location where people can choose the groceries and other items that best meet their needs. For the individuals and families who rely on us, this new space will mean more reliable access to nutritious food, fresh produce, household essentials, and compassionate support in a welcoming environment. We are proud to have the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation as a partner in making this vision possible."

Applications are being accepted now through July 31, 2026 for the next giving cycle. More information, including eligibility requirements may be found at
https://www.middlesexbank.com/About/Community-Involvement/Giving-Back/Charitable-Foundation.

The MIddlesex Savings Charitable Foundation was established in 2000 to help carry out the philanthropic mission of Middlesex Savings Bank. The Foundation has provided more than $19 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations, supporting services and programs in a wide variety of fields, including education and basic human services. Since the inception of the Foundation, Middlesex Savings Bank has funded the endowment with over $29 million in contributions. More information is available at
https://www.middlesexbank.com/about-us/community-support/middlesex-savings-charitable-foundation.

Other funding recipients included the following organizations:

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Middlesex Savings Bank, founded in 1835 and headquartered in Natick, Mass., is one of the largest mutual banks in Massachusetts with over $6 billion in assets. The bank has been committed to providing outstanding value in consumer banking and business banking products for more than 190 years. The FDIC insured bank has more than 30 offices in nearly 30 communities – Acton, Ashland, Bedford, Bellingham, Boxborough, Concord, Framingham, Franklin, Groton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Littleton, Maynard, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Walpole, Wayland, Wellesley, Westborough, Westford, and Worcester. For more information, please visit www.middlesexbank.com, and connect on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.