Resources
Here you’ll find information on our hours, online ordering, snow emergencies, grant information and other resources that will help you be as helpful as possible to hungry neighbors.
Useful Forms & Tools
- Share a Client Story – Client stories drive all of the work we do. Share a story with us!
- Glossary of Food Bank Terms
- Grant Writing Resources
- Accounting Procedures for Member Agencies – Learn about The Greater Boston Food Bank’s accounting policies and procedures.
- GBFB Capacity Grant – Apply for a capacity grant to expand your reach.
- Penske Truck Rental Discount – Save money by renting through Penske and using the Feeding America Association number (PDF)
External Resources
- Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program – MEFAP is a state funded supplementary food assistance program that The Greater Boston Food Bank uses to purchase foods that are distributed free to all eligible emergency food providers on an “agency choice” basis.
- Summer Food Service Program – The Summer Food Service Program is a federally funded program that provides free meals to children, ages 18 and under, when school is not in session.
- Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance – The state agency responsible for administering public assistance programs for needy citizens.
- MA Coalition for the Homeless – The state agency that works to address the broad economic and social issues that lead to homelessness.
- Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program – Delivers low-cost home heating oil to poor and elderly households. To apply, call toll free 1-877-JOE-4-OIL (1-877-563-4645).
- Women, Infants and Children (W.I.C.) Supplemental Nutrition Program – A health, nutrition, and prevention program in which program participants receive checks for nutritious foods.
- FoodSource Hotline – Counselors provide food resource information and refer callers to food resources in their communities.