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.
See the stories of hope you help create.
Stories of Hope
87 million healthy meals provided.
Our Results
Our partnerships are vital to our mission.
Corporate EngagementOur Blog
An inside look at GBFB's daily work
For two years, Chef Inna and her team have prepared over 250,000 freshly made meals for the guests at Women’s Lunch Place, many of whom are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. <...
At GBFB, this September we worked to influence change by raising awareness around hunger in the US and inspiring people to take action through Hunger Action Month™.
GBFB In The News
Recent Media Coverage
October 28: Boston Magazine
Food For Thought
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October 24: Boston.com
A year after Mass. and Cass tent clearance, residents and businesses say safety concerns have spread
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October 23: Boston Globe
Boston residents and businesses say drug use has spread to neighborhoods near Mass. and Cass in year since camping ban
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October 17: Boston Common Magazine
Funding The Future: Ted Truscott has donated millions of dollars to help make Boston better
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October 17: Mass Nonprofit News
Greater Boston Food Bank’s Women Fighting Hunger event raises $1.1 million
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