About Peoples Food Pantry
Our Mission
The People’s Food Pantry strives to reduce food insecurity in the Merrimack Valley by providing equitable access to nutritious food with dignity and compassion. Through partnerships, education, and advocacy, we foster resilience, connection, and hope in our community.
Vision Statement
The Peoples Food Pantry envisions a world where everyone has access to nutritious food and the resources necessary to thrive. We believe that food is a basic human right and that no individual or family should ever experience hunger or food insecurity.
We aim to:
1. End Food Insecurity: We envision a future where hunger is eradicated in our communities through collaborative efforts, educational programs, and sustainable food systems.
2. Promote Nutrition and Wellness: By providing access to healthy food options and nutritional education, we aspire to empower individuals to make informed choices that enhance their well-being.
3. Build Community Connections: We seek to create a strong network of support, connecting local businesses, organizations, schools, volunteers, and those in need to foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
4. Advocate for Change: Our People’s Food Pantry will champion policy changes that address the systemic issues contributing to hunger and food insecurity, ensuring that all voices are represented in the conversation.
Board of Directors
Jennifer Cordes, President
Jennifer Cordes, President
Jennifer Cordes, President
Jennifer Cordes has her BS in Marketing from Babson College and a MS in Community Engagement and Nonprofit Management from Merrimack College. Jen has been volunteering at the Peoples Pantry for 10 years. She has served as Co-Coordinator for over 5 years and has stepped up to the President role. Jen is using her leadership skills, manage
Jennifer Cordes has her BS in Marketing from Babson College and a MS in Community Engagement and Nonprofit Management from Merrimack College. Jen has been volunteering at the Peoples Pantry for 10 years. She has served as Co-Coordinator for over 5 years and has stepped up to the President role. Jen is using her leadership skills, management and fundraising experience to provide equity and opportunity for the community by tackling food insecurity.
Frances Rohr, Treasurer
Jennifer Cordes, President
Jennifer Cordes, President
Frances Rohr, MS RD, is a Registered Dietitian who worked at Boston Children’s Hospital for over 35 years. Now semi-retired, she continues to consult on the nutrition management of inherited metabolic disorders. Fran has volunteered at the Peoples Pantry for over 25 years and now serves as Co-coordinator. As a member of the North Parish,
Frances Rohr, MS RD, is a Registered Dietitian who worked at Boston Children’s Hospital for over 35 years. Now semi-retired, she continues to consult on the nutrition management of inherited metabolic disorders. Fran has volunteered at the Peoples Pantry for over 25 years and now serves as Co-coordinator. As a member of the North Parish, home of the Peoples Food Pantry, she is deeply committed to the belief that access to nutritious food is a human right.
Frank Killilea
Jennifer Cordes, President
Jennifer Goldman
Frank Killilea has a BS in Civil & Ocean Engineering from URI and a MS from MIT. Frank is a lifelong resident of North Andover, a member of the NAHS Class of 83, and co-founder of the Borderline Running Club. Frank has been volunteering at the People’s Pantry for three years.
Jennifer Goldman
Jennifer Goldman
Jennifer Goldman
Jen Goldman is a resident of North Andover and has been involved in our community through multiple endeavors. She served on North Andover’s Finance Committee, co-founded NA Parents for NA Public Schools Advocacy Group, is Founder of a Business Transformation Consulting Company, and was Volunteer at the Brighton Food Pantry. In her spare t
Jen Goldman is a resident of North Andover and has been involved in our community through multiple endeavors. She served on North Andover’s Finance Committee, co-founded NA Parents for NA Public Schools Advocacy Group, is Founder of a Business Transformation Consulting Company, and was Volunteer at the Brighton Food Pantry. In her spare time, she is a mom of two, wife of one, vegetable gardener, and found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferagoldman/ and https://www.facebook.com/jenniferagoldman.
David Lewis
Jennifer Goldman
David Lewis
David Lewis, PhD, taught at the University of Massachusetts Lowell for 40 years. He is retired, but volunteers with the International Institute of New England, Hearts and Hands Disaster Relief, and A Better Chance Andover (ABC). He has volunteered at the Peoples Pantry for 30 years and is on the board of directors. You may see him riding around town in his 1965 VW Bus.