351 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
617-221-6402
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For 36 years, FNSP has been providing warm nutritious meals to anyone - in a safe and dignified environment - every Friday night at the Arlington Street Church in Boston.
Your support makes this possible!
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Greetings FNSP Friends!
We hope that you are having a happy and healthy summer! We are grateful to continue our weekly meal service for the most vulnerable members of our community during these uncertain times. Our menus include lots of delicious, fresh healthy foods (check out Chef Eddie's recipe at the end of the newsletter) and each meal is prepared and served with a (masked) smile by our amazing volunteer crew.
In addition to nutritious meals, we are also distributing clothes and toiletries from our Clothing Closet and books thanks to a recent donation from the Boston Public Library's "Books for Boston" program. Due to the hot weather, sunscreen and water bottles are in high demand- see below for how you can donate these items.
This month we highlight Dignity Boston, one of our founding partners, and the critical support they provide to FNSP. We are also excited to announce two new generous grants- the Boston Resiliency Fund to support operations during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Liberty Mutual Foundation, a two-year grant in support of general operations.
Read on to learn more about summer happenings at FNSP!
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Dignity Boston- FNSP Founding Partner |
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Dignity Boston, a community of LGBTQI Catholics, has been a cherished partner of FNSP since 1984 - the year they co-founded FNSP with the Arlington Street Church.
Dignity Boston provides ongoing financial support, volunteer support and board support to FNSP. We currently have two board members from Dignity Boston- Peggy Burns and Chris Connors. In addition to their regular annual support, Dignity put out a challenge match to their members during the Spring Emergency Appeal- matching up to $1,000 in donations. Members donated more than 2.5 times that - bringing in a total of $3,500 for FNSP.
Thank you Dignity Boston for your friendship and support of FNSP!
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"We treasure our connection with the Friday Night Super Program. Their work is so important, especially in light of the many challenges brought on by the pandemic. We are grateful to be able to offer them support and urge others to do the same so that the Friday Night Super Program can continue to nurture the community in the days to come."
Mary Beth Cummings
President, Dignity Boston
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Photo of Dignity Boston members celebrating FNSP's 30th anniversary in 2014 |
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Boston Public Library Donates 300 Books to FNSP |
The Boston Public Library donated 300 books to FNSP through their "Books for Boston" program, an initiative to make books accessible to those in need. We started distributing books which were specifically chosen for our guests interests during our evening meal service on July 31st- they were enthusiastically received! We will continue to distribute books during our evening meal service along with toiletries and other emergency supplies. A special thank you to Courtney Flynn and Trident Booksellers for coordinating the delivery of books.
Thank you Boston Public Library!
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Welcome Patrice Keegan to the FNSP Board of Directors! |
FNSP is excited to introduce Patrice Keegan, our newest board member! Patrice brings with her a wealth of experience in non-profit management and passion for civic engagement and high-impact volunteerism. She served as Executive Director of Boston Cares for 17 years, transforming it from a small volunteer connector into the largest volunteer action center in New England. Currently, she is the co-Faculty Director of the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Certificate Program at Boston University. We couldn't be more excited to have Patrice "on-board!" |
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FNSP Receives Grant from Boston Resiliency Fund |
FNSP received a grant from the BostonResilencyFund to support our Friday evening meal service for the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. A big THANK YOU to the City of Boston and Mayor Marty Walsh!
The Boston Sun wrote a feature article about FNSP and our Boston Resiliency Fund grant- you can check it out here!
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Liberty Mutual Foundation awards 2-year grant to FNSP |
We are also excited to share that the Liberty Mutual Foundation awarded FNSP a grant of $10,000 over two years as part of their 2020-21 Basic Services/Homelessness initiative to support FNSP's weekly meal service and Clothing Closet. Thank you Liberty Mutual for your critical support! |
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FNSP continues to distribute hot meals "to go" from the front foyer of the Arlington Street Church. We are extremely grateful to our dedicated volunteers who make our work possible, especially during these challenging times! Thank you! If you are interested in volunteering, you can find out more and sign up on our website.
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FNSP CLOTHING CLOSET OPEN |
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FNSP is happy to announce that we re-opened our Guest Clothing Closet which was closed March-May due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Clothes are distributed to guests the second and fourth Fridays of the month and toiletries are distributed on the alternating Fridays. |
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We are accepting clothing donations again!
FNSP is also accepting donations of toiletries, masks, and non-perishable healthy snack foods (ie. granola bars.) We are specifically in need of sunscreen and water bottles.
For a full list of items we accept, please refer to our website.
You can drop the donations off at the Arlington Street Church between 12-7 pm each Friday. We cannot accept package deliveries at the church at this time. Please email Cameron or call 617-221-6402 in advance for drop-off instructions or for an alternate delivery address for in-kind donations! Any support is appreciated!
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In-kind Donors
A big THANK YOU you to the following individuals and organizations who have donated masks, hygiene products, non-perishable food items, bottled water, kitchen supplies and other emergency supplies!
Anna- water bottles and snacks
Boston Public Health Commission- masks, face shields, eye protectors, hand sanitizer
David and Maggie Chernin - dental hygiene supplies
Chris Connors and Beverly Bates
Eve- masks
Silicon Valley Bank - snacks
*Donations received June 20, 2020-July 31, 2020
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FNSP wishes to recognize the following individuals and institutions who made a gift of $300 or more since June 20, 2020.
Individual Donors
Peter Zalewski- sponsorship of kitchen equipment and volunteer aprons
Institutional Donors
Boston Resiliency Fund
Liberty Mutual Foundation
Our Food Sponsors
Iggy's Bread of the World
Lovin' Spoonfuls
Ben & Jerry's
FNSP'S Major Institutional Partners
Arlington Street Church
Dignity Boston
Greater Boston Food Bank
Project Bread
Boston Cares
And every individual and organization who has made a donation of any amount or reached out to help-
THANK YOU, you are all Friday Night Angels!
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Become a FNSP Monthly Sustainer! |
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We spoke to Art Nava, FNSP's Treasurer, about why he gives to FNSP as a Monthly Sustainer. |
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"FNSP has a well known history of serving warm, nutritious meals to those in need. As FNSP Treasurer, I know that our relatively small budget can be challenged by the unpredictable nature of certain sources of funding.The Monthly Sustainer Program allows me to "set it, and forget it". My gifts are automatically scheduled, and with time, as this program grows, it will give FNSP a predictable source of contributions. I give my time and am happy to donate because I know that my contribution directly impacts FNSP and helps continue our mission."
Thank you Art for your generous support!
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You can set up monthly giving through PayPal by clicking on the link below. You can also set it up through Bill Pay directly with your bank. Contact Jenny for more information.
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We are excited to share a favorite summer recipe from our chef and Kitchen Manager, Eduardo Garcia. Eddie prepared this yummy dish for our Friday night meal service on July 31, 2020. Enjoy! |
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This cold pasta salad is the perfect dish to serve on one of our warm New England summer nights when cooking over a hot stove is simply out of the question. This traditional American influenced dish is not only comforting and reminiscent of gentile picnics and weddings during my work as a chef on Nantucket Island but the presentation and easiness and freshness of the garden herbs (the mint comes from my very own garden) is absolutely breezy to prepare with a little planning and finesse. |
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CHEF EDDIE'S SUMMER ORZO PASTA SALAD
INGREDIENTS (makes 8 servings)
-½ Cups of Orzo Pasta
-1 Cup of Olive Oil
-1 Cup or More of Parmesan Cheese
-1 Cup of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
-¼ Cup of Lemon Juice
- S&P to taste
-½ Cup of Chopped Fresh Parsley
-½ Cup of Chopped Fresh Basil
-2 Tsps of Fresh Mint, hand torn
-1 Each of Diced Red and Yellow Bell Peppers
- Grape Tomatoes Cut in Half
-3/4 Cup of Red Onion diced
-½ Tsp of Paprika
-½ Tsp of Garlic Powder
-1½ Cups of Chopped Broccoli
-1 Large Carrot
-1 Cup of Peas
-4 Cups of Chicken OR Vegetable Stock
-Pour the broth into a large sauce pan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil. Stir in the Orzo and cover partially, stirring occasionally. Cook for 7-8 minutes. Once cooked to your liking, drain and set pasta aside until completely cooled.
-Bring a medium sized pot with 4 to 5 cups salted water
to a boil and blanch your carrots, broccoli and peas until bright but still firm. About 1 minute. Drain and place in an ice bath to keep from cooking any further.
-In a large bowl toss your olive oil, herbs, cheeses, orzo, vegetables and spices using a large spoon. Season the salad with salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste, ensuring to evenly coat all the ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the pasta is ready to serve.
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FNSP's Newsletter is produced and edited by: Jenny Lecoq, FNSP Development Director
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