Harvest Newsletter

Issue: Spring 2025

Dear Friends,

As we approach the halfway point of GBFB’s annual fiscal year I wanted to share our progress to date. Thanks to donors like you we have raised $25,112,709* toward our $41 million fundraising goal. In other words, we’re 61 percent of the way to our goal.

Every donation—whether you give $5 or $500, or whether you give once a month or once a year—sustains our vital work and empowers the 1 in 3 people experiencing hunger in our region to put nutritious meals on the table.

In these pages of Harvest, you’ll read about people like you who are making a difference for our neighbors every day, through volunteering or donating funds or food to GBFB. Our donors include active support from traditional sources complemented by a handful of inspiring individuals completing amazing feats like riding through the Himalayas and running the Boston Marathon.

Everyone has the power to end hunger. One step, one dollar, one hour of time builds on our collective efforts to make a difference when and where we can. And although we still have progress to make before we reach our goal, I’m confident that—together—we can go the distance.

Thank you for doing your part and using your power to make sure those who need food get the food they need.

Gratefully,

“I’m so glad we have this kind of program that can help families.” 

Olabisi, a retired mother of four, visits the Newton Food Pantry periodically, often sharing what she receives with neighbors. “You are changing lives,” she says of GBFB supporters, remembering the dignity and abundance of her first visit.

The Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry 

The Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry serves 650 households each month with 95% of its food provided by GBFB—and the need keeps growing. Together, we’re helping ensure families have access to nutritious food with dignity.

Help Hunger Heroes Cross the Finish Line 

GBFB’s Hunger Heroes are running to help end hunger here and ensure so more families can fill their fridges. Support them every mile of the way as they run bring us closer to creating a healthier, hunger-free Eastern Massachusetts.

How We Work at GBFB 

GBFB sources and distributes nutritious food, mostly for free, to 600 Agency Partners across Eastern MA. Thanks to your support, we’re reaching 190 communities each year and filling fridges with fresh, healthy food.

A Motorcycle Journey with “a Higher Purpose” to Support GBFBSanjay Manandhar and the Zen Moto Club rode through the Himalayas to raise funds for GBFB, combining adventure with purpose. “It behooves us all to do something for others while you’re having a good time yourself,” he says. 

Join Us at Taste of the Food Bank 

On May 8, Taste of the Food Bank will bring together supporters, chefs, and partners for an evening of delicious bites and shared purpose. Every ticket helps provide more nutritious meals to families across Eastern Massachusetts.

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