On February 10, 2026, Weaver High School celebrated the opening Tuesday of the “Beavers’ Den” pantry, a school program to address food insecurity among students and families.
The pantry will be stocked with nutritious shelf-stable foods so students can have consistent access to nourishment when the school is closed. The initiative was created in partnership with the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry program, which is donating $7,500 to Weaver High School to support the “Beavers’ Den.” The Beavers’ Den is ready to serve students and families of the school community. Currently, some 25 to 50 local families receive weekly support with pantry items.
“We often talk about, ‘excellence from all for all.’ ‘From all for all’ means that we are a family and we support each other, ensuring that each person has everything they need to be whole,” said Weaver High School Principal Tiffany Webley. “We are incredibly fortunate to have partners who understand our vision to support students so they are ready to learn. ”
The Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program was established in 2019 to limit barriers impacting students’ ability to succeed in the classroom by helping to ensure that they have consistent access to food. The program currently serves over 280 schools across the northeast, including four in Hartford, where it has donated a total of $94,500 in recent years. It is one of the largest school food pantry programs in the country. Stop & Shop makes annual grants to support its school pantries, so Weaver High School will have the opportunity to re-apply for funding in 2027 and beyond.
“Our School Food Pantry Program has inspired strong student outcomes across our footprint—with many schools reporting increased attendance and overall improvement in culture. We hope the Beavers’ Den is a place where students can feel supported and empowered to pursue both their life and academic goals,” said Stephanie Cunha, Manager of External Communications for Stop & Shop.
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About Stop & Shop
A neighborhood grocer for more than 100 years, Stop & Shop is focused on delivering a wide assortment of fresh, healthy options at a great value through strong weekly sales and everyday low prices. Its new GO Rewards loyalty program delivers personalized offers and allows customers to earn points that can be redeemed for gas or groceries every time they shop. Stop & Shop customers can choose however they want to shop - whether it's in-store or online, which offers both delivery and same day pickup. The company is committed to making an impact in its communities by fighting hunger and working to ensure no students have to go to school hungry through its Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC is an Ahold Delhaize USA Company and employs nearly 50,000 associates and operates more than 350 stores throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey. To learn more about Stop & Shop, visit www.stopandshop.com.
Thank you, Stop & Shop!
