Catherine’s Message

Dear friends,

As we enter the New Year, Team GBFB is reflecting on the successes and challenges of 2014. The year was especially challenging for the one in nine residents of Eastern Massachusetts who struggled to have enough to eat. However, thanks to you, we made a difference in the lives of more than 500,000 by providing access to healthy food.

Some of the great things GBFB accomplished with your help in 2014 include:

• Distributed over 51 million pounds of food; that’s 42 million meals!
• Increased our distribution of fresh produce by 2 million pounds to 13.5 million
• Achieved a high nutrition ranking; 81% of food distributed met the highest nutrition standard
• Saved $1 million in labor costs thanks to the 26,000 volunteers who sorted 5.4 million pounds of food
• Provided food to 200 families impacted by the tornado that devastated Revere, Massachusetts
• Provided more than 560,000 meals for those in need through our special holiday campaigns like Holiday Meal Drive, Giving Tuesday, and our year end appeal.

For more information on GBFB’s impact in 2014, view our Year in Review.

We could not have achieved these accomplishments without you. Thank you.

Our vision is a hunger-free Massachusetts, and there’s still more to do. The cold winter months are here and are often the most difficult because they bring high heating and energy bills. You can still support our neighbors in need by making a donation or participating in upcoming events like Super Hunger Brunch. Every $1 you give to GBFB provides 3 healthy meals and makes a difference in the lives of those in need.

Remember, together, we can end hunger here.

Sincerely,
Catherine D’Amato
President and CEO