Press Releases
2024
November 7, 2024
Lt. Governor Driscoll, Mayor Wu and Civic Leaders Spotlight Food Insecurity at The Greater Boston Food Bank’s 19th Annual Chain of Giving
October 17, 2024
The Greater Boston Food Bank Raises Record-Breaking $1.1 Million at Annual Women Fighting Hunger Fundraising Breakfast in Support of Food Security Across Eastern Mass
August 14, 2024
The Greater Boston Food Bank Welcomes Culinary Icons for its Inaugural Taste of The Food Bank
July 30, 2024
The Greater Boston Food Bank receives $50,000 from Point32Health Foundations
July 8, 2024
The Greater Boston Food Bank Earns Highest Possible Ratings from Two Nonprofit Assessment Programs
June 5, 2024
The Greater Boston Food Bank Partners with BJ’s Wholesale Club on Growing Healthy Futures Campaign
May 17, 2024
GBFB Announces 2024 Partner Appreciation Awards
April 3, 2024
GBFB Statement on the Launch of the Make Hunger History Coalition
February 29, 2024
The Greater Boston Food Bank Raising Funds to Provide 33 Million Pounds of Fruits and Vegetables This Year Amid Increased Grocery Prices, Cost of Living
January 25, 2024
The Greater Boston Food Bank applauds the Healey Driscoll Administration for Strong Hunger Relief Investments in FY25 State Budget Recommendations
2023
November 29, 2023
O’Neil Outar Joins The Greater Boston Food Bank as Executive Vice President of Advancement
November 16, 2023
The Greater Boston Food Bank Receives $1 Million Grant from The Yawkey Foundation to Upgrade Warehouse Refrigeration
November 1, 2023
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Chain of Giving Confronts Sustained Food Insecurity this Holiday Season
November 1, 2023
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches “Hunger Free Holidays” Fundraiser as Massachusetts Grapples with Persistent Hunger Crisis
October 26, 2023
With 1 out of 3 Mass. Residents Facing Food Insecurity, The Greater Boston Food Bank Hosts 12th Annual “Women Fighting Hunger” Fundraising Breakfast
August 9, 2023
GBFB Applauds the MA State Legislature and Governor Healey for Prioritizing Hunger-Relief Investments in FY24 Budget
June 21, 2023
The Greater Boston Food Bank Provides Grants to 38 Hunger Relief Organizations
June 12, 2023
GBFB Statement on Fiscal Responsibility Act
May 22, 2023
The Greater Boston Food Bank Honors Hunger Relief Champions
April 10, 2023
The Greater Boston Food Bank Partners with ‘ChopChop Family’ to Share Simple, Healthy and Accessible Recipes
March 30, 2023
Student-Led Lobby Day at State House Champions College Hunger
March 2, 2023
As SNAP Emergency Allotments Expire, The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Annual Spring for Meals Fundraising Campaign
January 26, 2023
Leading Hunger Relief Organizations Convene Legislators and Advocates Around Solving Hunger in MA
2022
December 1, 2022
Amazon Expands Partnership with GBFB to Deliver Food to MA Communities in Need
November 16, 2022
GBFB Honors Hunger Relief Champions through Annual Partner Appreciation Awards
November 9, 2022
Massachusetts Hunger-Relief organizations Welcome Letter to Governor-Elect Healey and LG-Elect Driscoll
October 31, 2022
The Greater Boston Food Bank to Launch Annual Hunger Free Holidays Campaign
September 30, 2022
GBFB Statement on USDA Announcement of Nearly $1.5 Billion in New Investments in Hunger Relief
September 30, 2022
GBFB Reflects on Historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health with Panel Discussion of Local Leaders
September 1, 2022
GBFB Calls on Eastern Massachusetts to Help End Hunger During Hunger Action Month
August 1, 2022
GBFB Applauds Governor Baker and MA State Legislature for Prioritizing Hunger-Relief Investments
July 27, 2022
GBFB President and CEO Catherine D’Amato Featured in New Book on Women in Leadership
June 30, 2022
GBFB and MathWorks Renew ‘Growing Healthy Futures’ Summer Hunger Fundraiser
June 22, 2022
GBFB Provides Grants to 22 Hunger Relief Organizations
June 6, 2022
GBFB Releases Second Annual Report on Food Insecurity, Equity and Access in Massachusetts
May 5, 2022
GBFB Applauds White House Conference on Hunger, Health and Nutrition
April 11, 2022
Hunger-Free Campus Legislation Advances Closer to Law
April 8, 2022
Feeding America Recognizes The Greater Boston Food Bank as Outstanding Network Member During 2022 Annual Conference
March 8, 2022
Study: More than a third of Massachusetts families with young children faced diaper need during COVID
January 4, 2022
GBFB Testifies In Support of Historic Massachusetts Universal School Meals Legislation
2021
December 15, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on Historic Food Security Investments in ARPA Funding Bill
November 2, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on President Biden’s Build Back Better Act Framework Release
October 29, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Hunger Free Holidays Campaign
October 7, 2021
Massachusetts Legislature Holds Hearing on College Hunger
September 21, 2021
WCVB Channel 5 and The Greater Boston Food Bank Partner to Help Raise Awareness and Funds to Fight Hunger
September 1, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank Encourages Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Choose To End Hunger During Hunger Action Month
August 19, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on the Historic Reevaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan and Increase to SNAP Benefits
June 28, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank Partners with MathWorks on Growing Healthy Futures Campaign
June 9, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank Partners with Amazon on Food Distribution to New Bedford Area
May 27, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank Increases Food Distribution to Low-Income Seniors
April 30, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on the Introduction of the American Families Plan
April 21, 2021
A Statement from Our President & CEO, Catherine D’Amato
April 6, 2021
39 Hunger-Relief Organizations Receive Over $500,000 in Grants from The Greater Boston Food Bank
March 31, 2021
Feeding America’s 2021 Projections for Eastern MA Show Updated State of Food Insecurity as Pandemic Recovery Continues
March 11, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on the Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
February 18, 2021
Legislation Filed By Hunger-Free Campus Coalition
February 5, 2021
Community Through Hospitality Campaign Launches Fundraiser Celebrating Black History Month
February 1, 2021
A Reflection on Black History Month
January 29, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on the new Biden-Harris Administration
December 22, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on the Latest Bipartisan Agreement for Emergency COVID Relief
December 14, 2020
YMCA Southcoast partners with The Greater Boston Food Bank to launch the Full Plate Project
November 7, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on the 2020 Election
October 28, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Hunger Free Holidays Campaign Amid Historic Increase in Demand for Services
October 22, 2020
Greater Boston Food Bank, Citizens, and Boston Medical Center team up to “Stop Hunger Now”
September 30, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank Statement on the Release of the House of Representatives’ Updated HEROES Act
August 27, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank Mobilizes Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Take Action During Hunger Action Month
August 14, 2020
Notice of Blackbaud Data Incident
August 5, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on Release of HEALS Act
August 4, 2020
Governor Baker Signs Breakfast After the Bell Legislation into Law
June 2, 2020
A Message on Racial Injustice From Our President and CEO, Catherine D’Amato
May 21, 2020
Feeding America’s 2020 Projections for Eastern Massachusetts Show 59% Increase in Food Insecurity
March 10, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank Statement on the Coronavirus
February 14, 2020
First-of-its-Kind Food Distribution Center Expands Access to Nutritious Food in Medford
December 9, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank Statement on USDA’s Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Rule Change
December 2, 2019
New Senior Health and Research Advisor Named
November 20, 2019
House Passes Breakfast After the Bell Legislation
November 12, 2019
Mobilizing Health Care for a Hunger Free Massachusetts Grants Awarded at the First Hunger to Health Summit
November 1, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Campaign to Ensure Hunger Free Holidays for All
September 3, 2019
GBFB Mobilizes Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Take Action During Hunger Action Month
July 31, 2019
Public Statement on New USDA Proposed Rule
July 31, 2019
47 Hunger-Relief Organizations Receive $243,000 in Grants from The Greater Boston Food Bank
May 17, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Campaign to Make Eastern Massachusetts Hunger Free by 2028
May 1, 2019
New Data Shows Cost of Food in Massachusetts Highest in United States
March 1, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank launches annual Spring for Meals campaign for National Nutrition Month®
January 25, 2019
Statement on Government Reopening
January 16, 2019
Massachusetts Anti-Hunger Organization Joint Press Statement on the Government Shutdown
January 8, 2019
Government Shutdown Press Statement
November 19, 2018
Statement on Public Charge Rule Change
October 12, 2018
The Greater Boston Food Bank Kicks Off 8th Annual Holiday Meal Drive
August 31, 2018
GBFB Mobilizes Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Take Action During Hunger Action Month
July 23, 2018
Warehouse Operations Statement
February 26, 2018
GBFB surpasses fundraising goal for first-ever Spring for Meals Campaign
February 13, 2018
Children’s HealthWatch/The Greater Boston Food Bank Study Identifies Hunger as Major Public Health Issue Costing Massachusetts $2.4 Billion Annually
October 16, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank Kicks Off Seventh Annual Holiday Meal Drive
August 28, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank Encourages Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Mobilize During Hunger Action Month
May 23, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank statement on proposed SNAP cuts
May 5, 2017
Increasing food costs make life even harder for the hungry of Eastern Massachusetts
April 20, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank surpasses its fundraising goal by 25 percent, raising more than $2.5 million
February 23, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank launches new online resource for healthy, affordable meals
February 7, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank thanks Senator Warren for her donation and commitment to MA families in need
October 20, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Kicks Off Sixth Annual Holiday Meal Drive
August 24, 2016
GBFB Empowers the Community to Make an Impact During Hunger Action Month
August 2, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Names Stop & Shop as First and Only Corporation in Cornerstone Circle
March 16, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Bridges Hunger and Health by Hiring First Director of Public Health and Research
February 4, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Welcomes New Members to Its Board of Directors and Advisors and New Senior Staff Director
January 13, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Announces 2016 Hunger Forecast
December 9, 2015
The Greater Boston Food Bank and Lovin’ Spoonfuls Collaborate to Reduce Food Waste
October 19, 2015
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches its Fifth Annual Holiday Meal Drive
September 10, 2015
GBFB, WCVB, and Highland Street Foundation team up to raise money, awareness during Hunger Action Month
September 9, 2015
Boston-Area Environmental, Community and Religious Leaders Join Launch of New “Mass Power Forward” Coalition
September 8, 2015
Let’s Talk About Food and The Greater Boston Food Bank team up to Launch “Brown Bag Lunch & Learn” Series at the Boston Public Market
August 10, 2015
The Greater Boston Foodbank Reaches 600 Million Pounds Distributed
December 12, 2014
Top Restaurants Support The Greater Boston Food Bank With Annual Super Hunger Brunch 2015, Jan. 24 – Jan. 25
October 27, 2014
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Holiday Meal Drive Annual Fundraising Campaign to Provide Thousands of Bay State Families with Holiday Meals
October 24, 2014
The Boston Globe Magazine and the Commonwealth Institute Name Top 100 Women Led Business in Massachusetts
August 18, 2014
Greater Boston Food Bank/Feeding America Survey Focuses on Hunger Food Insecurity in Eastern Massachusetts
May 1, 2014
The 11th Annual Greater Boston Food Banquet Raises Funds Awareness For Those In Need