News Archives - Newport Area Association of Churches Food Pantry

March Madness – without a Basketball & With Our Annual Report

March 20, 2026

While the cat sleeps, I am hard at work on our Pantry initiatives. We just released our 2025 Annual Report. […]

February 4, 2026

Major SNAP changes in 2026 include new state-level food restriction waivers banning candy, soda, and other sugary drinks, alongside federal changes

February 1, 2026

The Newport Area Association of Churches Food Pantry was recognized by the Newport Chamber of Commerce as Non-Profit of the

January 14, 2026

Director, Christy Schmidt, and The Elm’s Manager, Jordan Noe, met with radio personality, Steve Smith to chat about the Thursday’s

January 14, 2026

As the new year begins, the federal government has released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030, with a clear and

January 14, 2026

We are so thankful for our community response to our 12 Days of Christmas Event! We raised over $3,000 –

November 11, 2025

Check out our Director’s article on the front page of The Newport Times!!

November 1, 2025

Come join us for a tour and to hear all about what we do – and how we do what

November 1, 2025

During the recent SNAP benefits crisis, The Valley News interviewed our Director. Read the interview here.

October 3, 2025

Our Director, Christy Schmidt, and Charen Urban from Got Lunch, sat down with Steve Smith to talk about The Weekend