Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a volunteer group initiated by four women in March 2020, emerged as a crucial community support system during the pandemic. Formed as a Facebook group in Newton, Massachusetts, it quickly grew to over 1,000 members, assisting with groceries, prescriptions, and more. Five years later, the initiative is still active, having delivered thousands of meals, supported food pantries, and provided camp scholarships. Their model demonstrates that mutual aid is vital infrastructure, thriving on the simple principle of neighbors helping neighbors without needing official funding or paperwork, thus proving to be a sustainable community resource.