Our Results
Thanks to the dedication and generosity of donors, volunteers, and partners, we are empowering our neighbors to live healthier, more productive lives. We believe that everyone the power to help end hunger in our community and that access to healthy food is a human right regardless of an individual’s circumstances. By supporting GBFB, you help families across Eastern Massachusetts put food on their table every single day.
GBFB strives to provide our neighbors in need here in Eastern Massachusetts with the access to three healthy meals a day. The importance of our mission—and our desire to always do more to help those who depend on us—have driven us to operate at the highest standards of cost-effectiveness. We use technology to achieve the greatest efficiency in our warehouse and put sound nutrition at the forefront of everything we do. As a result, when you donate to GBFB, every dollar supplies two nutritious meals, including healthy options like fresh produce, proteins, and dairy.
But we know that ending hunger isn’t just about food, it’s about empowering people to change their lives for the better. Through community engagement, research, advocacy, and thought leadership, we are expanding the conversation about food access and keeping the issue front and center—because hunger shouldn’t be business as usual.
Types of Food Distributed
Thanks to our generous friends and partners, last year GBFB distributed more than 107 million pounds of healthy food, the equivalent of nearly 90 million meals
- Produce: 29%
- Proteins: 22%
- Rice, Pasta, and Grains: 13%
- Dairy and Dairy Alternatives: 8%
- Canned Fruit and Vegetables: 7%
- Juice and Beverages: 5%
- Complete Meals and Soups: 4%
- Other Foods: 10%
- Household Goods: 2%