Our Mission: End Hunger Here
The Greater Boston Food Bank works passionately to end hunger across Eastern Massachusetts by providing our neighbors in need the healthy food and resources they need to thrive.
We have a vision to lead our community in pursuing bold, yet thoughtful anti-hunger policy solutions, empowering our Eastern MA community to become advocates.
Learn MoreLatest GBFB report reveals high levels of food insecurity across the state, and new data on LGBTQ+, college students, and other vulnerable populations.
Read The ReportSearch by zip code to access food for you and your family. Plus find SNAP assistance and FAQs.
Get Food Assistance in Your CommunityHelp Us Meet The Historic Need
As the demand for healthy food remains high, we remain committed to our mission to End Hunger Here. Below are different ways you can support a neighbor in need.
Celebrating a birthday or graduation? Set up a peer-to-peer fundraiser to bring attention to the issue of hunger.
Learn MoreOur special events throughout the year raise awareness about hunger in our community, as well as much-needed funding to support our work.
Learn MoreSign up to volunteer at GBFB or your local food pantry to help feed our neighbors in need.
Get InvolvedThe Impact We Make Together
Through donations of money, time and food, caring people like you help GBFB bring hope, success and dignity to hungry people across Eastern Massachusetts.
Stories of Hope
See the stories of hope you help create.
Our Results
87 million healthy meals provided.
Corporate Engagement
Our partnerships are vital to our mission.
Our Blog
An inside look at GBFB's daily work
In early 2024, GBFB surveyed our donors to gain insights from them on the general sentiment of GBFB, why they support us, and what information and/or content they want to see from us, with a ...
Originally from Honolulu, Ana started as a volunteer at Acord Food Pantry, a GBFB partner agency, when she moved to Massachusetts and now attends its weekly food distributions to help make en...
GBFB In The News
Recent Media Coverage
December 3: NBC Boston
Local organizations celebrate Giving Tuesday
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November 27: WBZNewsRadio.com
Everett High Wins Fifth Consecutive Kiss 108 Turkey Toss Competition
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November 27: WBZNewsRadio.com
Dishing Out Meals: A Look At The Greater Boston Food Bank
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November 27: MetroWest Daily News
Framingham pantry gets boost for its hunger programs. Who stepped up, and how much
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November 26: Boston.com
How do Boston’s soup kitchens and food pantries prepare for Thanksgiving?
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