May Newsletter
A new staff member and a trip to D.C.!
New Farmers Market Manager!
Stone Soup’s presence at local farmers’ markets is about to have a glow-up. We’ve hired a fantastic market manager, Mo Grant!
Mo (they/them) grew up in a small town on the Hudson River in New York and has lived in the Valley on and off since 2017. They have spent the better part of their adult life working with food, from growing it in the fields to preparing it in the kitchen. Community has always been at the heart of what they do, and they are excited to be joining the wonderful team at Stone Soup!
Mo likes hiking with their dog in the woods, baking bread, and doing crossword puzzles. They are taking a big step in the fall by starting nursing school to learn new ways to care for people in need.
You can find Mo selling delicious gluten-free baked goods at both the Greenfield Farmer's Market (1st and 3rd Saturdays) and at the Great Falls Farmer's Market (2nd Saturday of each month).
Every month, you can purchase five different baked goods. Many are vegan, and all are gluten-free.
Here’s what you’ll see this month:
- Lemon Crinkle Cookies
- Shortbread
- Double Chocolate Brownies
- Orange Pistachio Cake
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Vanilla Swirl Icing
Dear friends,
I just returned from the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference feeling energized and inspired.
I’d like to share my takeaways from the conference in a debrief presentation with you next week.
At the conference, over 1,000 people from 47 states gathered to discuss what’s working, what needs to change, and how to apply these ideas locally. Hearing similar stories from leaders across food banks, nonprofits, and government made one thing clear: we’re not alone, and we have more tools than we think.
The Recorder recently reported that about half of our community doesn’t always have access to healthy, homemade food. At Stone Soup, we’re working to change this.
I hope you will join me at the Café this Wednesday at 5:30 pm for an in-person debrief, or join online this Thursday at noon. Click here to register.
I’m excited to share some new ideas with you,
Kirsten Levit, Executive Director & Chef
RSVP for our 15th Birthday Party!
The Café is turning 15 this summer! We couldn’t have reached this milestone without the help of our many dedicated volunteers. If you’ve volunteered with us, this party is for you too.
There will be treats, surprises, and DJ Bobby C playing music. It’s a family-friendly event at Greenfield Town Common.
The first 150 volunteers to RSVP will get special goodie bags.
Upcoming Café Events
Anti-Hunger Conference Debrief Sessions
Wednesday , May 6th, 5:30 pm - Join us at Stone Soup for appetizers and mocktails during an in-person conversation with Executive Director Kirsten Levitt, who will share what she learned from her trip to Washington, DC. There will also be a second debrief on Thursday at 12 pm on Zoom.
Coffee & Conversation at the Café
Friday, May 15, 8:30 am to 9:30 am - Come to Stone Soup Café for coffee, tea, and breakfast treats, and learn more about our Community Store. Program Manager Juliana Green will explain how the store works and how it’s helped our Greenfield neighbors. We’d love to see you there!
Bee Fest!
Saturday, May 16, 9 am to 4 pm - Bee Fest is celebrating its sixteenth year with Latin Grammy-winning musician MISTER G. Enjoy crafts, music, and the Bee Bazaar from 9 to 11:30 am at the Second Congregational Church Lawn. The Pollinator Parade starts at 11:30 am at the Farmers Market, followed by a Pollinator Picnic with MISTER G, Maker’s Market, Crankie Fest, and food (including Stone Soup!) from 11:30 am to 4 pm at Energy Park. Learn more: facebook.com/events & visitgreenfieldma.com
LAST Soup Night at the Café
Monday, May 18, 5 pm to 7 pm- Co-sponsored by LifePath and Greenfield Savings Bank! Pay-what-you-can. 399 Main Street, Greenfield (inside the red door on Hope Street). This is the LAST SOUP NIGHT until October 2026!
Coffee & Conversation at the Café
Wednesday, May 27, 8:30 am to 9:30 am - Join us at Stone Soup Café for coffee, tea, and breakfast bites and to learn more about the Café! Director of Community Engagement, Sarah Hillier, will share how our Volunteer and Meal Delivery programs operate and how they have impacted our Greenfield neighbors. Join us for a presentation and conversation. We'd love to share more about our programs with you!
5K Road Race in Sunderland
Saturday, June 6, 8 am to 11 am - All States Materials Group is raising over $40,000 for the local community with this "Pound the Pavement" road race! This year, proceeds will benefit Stone Soup Cafe, Sunderland Elementary School, and Franklin County YMCA! The course will be one of the fastest courses in the Valley! If you are looking for a PR, this is your race. The start and finish will be at the Sunderland Elementary School, and the USATF-certified 5K course will loop through local farms and neighborhoods. Sign up to support the Café: asmg.com/roadrace
Franklin County Pride
Saturday, June 13, 12 pm to 4 pm -Stone Soup is vending again at this beloved event! The parade starts at noon at Greenfield Middle School and goes down Federal Street to Energy Park, where there will be vendors, performers, face painting, and a block party!! franklincountypride.org
Volunteer Appreciation + Stone Soup's 15th Birthday!
Sunday, June 14, 4-7 pm - The Café is turning 15!! We wouldn't be where we are today without the support of hundreds of committed volunteers. If you volunteered with the Café, this party is a big celebration for YOU too! Expect treats, surprises, and DJ Bobby C pumpin' up those jams. Family-friendly! Greenfield Town Common. RSVP by June 7th.
Annual Harvest Supper
Saturday, August 22, 4-7 pm - Join us for our annual farm-to-table feast on the Greenfield Town Common. Save the date!
Posted: to Community Newsletter on Mon, May 4, 2026
Updated: Mon, May 4, 2026