Food Pantry Donation for December

Bluestone Charitable Foundation Invests Over $61,000 to Combat Regional Food Insecurity

Brian Giampietro, AVP & Branch Manager of our Norton & Plainville locations delivering a check to support the Franklin Food Pantry

December 22, 2025: The Bluestone Charitable Foundation announced a total allotment exceeding $61,000 across 14 food pantries throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. This significant funding directly supports efforts to combat food insecurity during the 2025 holiday season and beyond.

These funds arrive as local food pantries face escalating demand. A notable gift of $6,500 has been directed to the Raynham Food Basket, located near Bluestone Bank’s headquarters, reinforcing vital community service.

“The holidays underscore the need for food security across our communities,” stated Meg D. McIsaac, President & CEO of Bluestone Bank. “Our support for local food pantries is a direct investment back to the communities we serve to help ensure the well-being of our neighbors, while providing essential resources for those facing uncertainty.”

*Reiko McNeil, AVP & West Bridgewater Branch Manager and Andrea Simoes, Assistant Branch Manager of West Bridgewater presenting a check to the West Bridgewater Food Pantry*

“This initiative supports the Bluestone Charitable Foundation’s mission to foster community resilience and address fundamental needs, while strengthening our community,” commented Bluestone Board Member Bill Clay of Walker-Clay, Inc.

Aaron Nicodemus, Steering Committee Member Mansfield Food Pantry added, “This support is even more meaningful as living costs rise and social services decrease. Many of our patrons tell us that receiving food at no cost helps them afford other necessities like rent, medications, and utilities. It’s amazing to see how donations like this can have such a big, positive impact on our community.”

The full list of recipient food pantries includes:

Bridgewater Food Pantry
Cupboard of Kindness (Norton)
Franklin Food Pantry
Hanson Food Pantry
Lenore’s Food Pantry (North Attleboro)
Living Bread Food Pantry (Plainville)
Marshfield Food Pantry
Our Daily Bread Food & Resource Center (Taunton)
Our Daily Bread Mansfield Food Pantry
Pembroke Firehouse Food Pantry
St. Vincent de Paul East Bridgewater Food Pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Middleboro Food Pantry
Raynham Food Basket
West Bridgewater Food Pantry

About Bluestone Bank:
Bluestone Bank, with $1.6 billion in assets, is a full-service bank offering individual and business banking services and financial planning services through its Bluestone Wealth and Trust division. The bank has 11 banking offices and one loan production office across southeastern Massachusetts, with branches in Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Lakeville, Mansfield, Norton, Pembroke, Plainville, Raynham, Taunton, and West Bridgewater. Visit Bluestone Bank for more information. Bluestone Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and a member of the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). Bluestone Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. Bank NMLS ID: 403265