Productions for Change

Productions for Change was proud to be on site at a special Feed the Need Northeast New Year’s event held at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury.

With an original goal of 2,026 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, volunteers didn’t just meet the goal—they blew past it, assembling over 2,700 PB&J sandwiches to help fight hunger in our community.

Huge thanks to Feed the Need Northeast, every volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who made this event happen. This is what community looks like when people roll up their sleeves and get to work.

Grateful to document it. Grateful to be part of it.
Here’s to a strong start to the New Year. 💙🥪

Happy New Year from all of us at Productions for Change.
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Productions for Change was honored to be there on Saturday as the Knights of Columbus Council 9 stepped up once again for our community.

This incredible team distributed over 200 winter coats to local children and to our homeless brothers and sisters—making sure warmth and dignity reach the people who need it most.

They didn’t stop there.
The council also collected 61 turkeys to support Mother Teresa’s Food Pantry, helping provide full Thanksgiving meals for families who would otherwise go without.

These are the kind of moments that remind us what real compassion looks like in action.

Productions for Change captured the event to help share this story forward.
Good people doing good work—this is what community service should be.

Coats for Kids 2025 Our 3RD Annual Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids event

We want to extend a huge thank you to WARC for their incredibly generous holiday donation. This contribution will help provide essentials for families in our community, making their holiday alittle brighter. We are so greatful for your continued support to making a positive impact in the Waterbury area!

Job opening! We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. Housing may be an option for the right person. Email us with your intro and resume if available. Step one!

Thank you to Joseph Krar and Associates for your very generous donations of new winter coats for the Operation Stay Warm Program!

As part of our Impact strategy, we are proud to invest in the RIBA Aspira Career Academy ESL Program.
The program provides ESL to residents of Waterbury’s South End. ESL and ESL for the workplace is taught and then graduates can then move into the CNA and Childcare training programs to skill up and increase their financial stability. Nearly 100 individuals have taken the ESL training this year. UNITED IS THE WAY!

📹 Saturday Morning Spotlight
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Early this morning, Productions for Change had the privilege of filming Jim Beland, founder of Feed the Need Northeast, during his interview on The Steve Parker Show on WTIC.

Jim and his volunteers are out there every week making thousands of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and getting them directly into the hands of people who need them most across the Northeast. It’s simple, it’s grassroots, and it’s making a real impact.

At Productions for Change, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission is to help organizations like Feed the Need tell their stories and shine a light on the good happening in our communities.

🎥 Watch the video and see the heart behind the work.
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STEVE PARKER JIM BELAND SHOW WTIC m4v 📹 Saturday Morning Spotlight November 15, 2025Early this morning, Productions for Change had the privilege of filming Jim Beland, founder of Feed the Need N...