Year: 2024
This summer, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) was fortunate to be joined by two terrific interns, Beylen Curtis and Mia Cence, who supported our mission to end hunger here across Eastern Massachusetts.
We asked candidates to answer questions about how they plan to address food insecurity if elected this fall. Overall, responses showed awareness that food insecurity is a prominent issue in every district and a strong commitment to addressing it.
In May 2024, GBFB launched Project COLD (Creating Optimal Logistics for Distribution), an initiative aimed at rightsizing GBFB’s warehouse to support its response to the historic need in Eastern Massachusetts.
Acord is also one of the nearly 600 agency partners supported by GBFB’s Community Investment Grant Program, which helps partners better meet the needs of their communities.
When times get tough, Roxbury resident Jairalis Mercado turns to GBFB’s resources to ensure that her children—Mimi, 13, and Jeanalis, 14—are getting the nutritious foods they need to thrive.
Damien’s has utilized this GBFB grant to open a new food pantry and warehouse facility that will transform the way it serves people in Plymouth County, particularly in the Wareham, Brockton, and New Bedford areas.
Behind the scenes at GBFB, amidst the towers of food and bustling volunteers, lies a sweet story of dedication and compassion. It’s the story of people like Merrill Forman, who have found purpose, community, and fulfillment in giving back.
DeeAnn’s story resembles countless others, illustrating the resilience of the human spirit amidst hardship. DeeAnn and her daughter embody the unwavering determination to overcome, empowered by the nourishment they receive through food and community support.
Stefano Mancini, a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow with the Congressional Hunger Center, reflects on his time working at The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) where he spent five months supporting GBFB’s advocacy efforts.