In the heart of the bustling city of Quincy, DeeAnn, and her vibrant seven-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, find solace and sustenance at GBFB’s partner, The Salvation Army food pantry. As a single mother of three, DeeAnn relies on the pantry's support to feed her family, sharing, "the food pantry means the world to me.” Despite financial challenges, she remains positive, supported by the love of her family and the assistance of SNAP. Read more about DeeAnn’s story of strength and resilience from our Harvest Newsletter, here: https://lnkd.in/dJ4X4fv
The Greater Boston Food Bank
Civic and Social Organizations
Boston, MA 7,107 followers
Through compassion and action, together we can create a hunger free Eastern Massachusetts.
About us
The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. GBFB powers a distribution network of over 600 partner agencies in 190 cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts, feeding more than 600,000 people and distributing over 104 million pounds of food annually. GBFB acquires 76% of our food through financial contributions from generous donors to procure high-nutrient quality food. With our purchasing power, we can confidently guarantee that for every dollar donated, 92 cents goes to hunger-relief efforts. We also benefit from the generosity of over 27,500 volunteers annually who help to sort and pack food products to be distributed to our partner agencies across Eastern MA. GBFB works to acquire, store, organize, and distribute food through our 600 partner agencies that include local food pantries, community meal programs, homeless and residential shelters, youth programs, senior centers, and day-care centers embedded in communities throughout 190 cities and towns of Eastern Massachusetts. GBFB’s partner agency locator provides an easy way for people in need to find help nearby. GBFB also distributes food directly to those in need through dedicated programs that serve particularly vulnerable groups, such as seniors and children. Since 2009, GBFB has operated out of a state-of-the-art, 117,000 square foot food distribution facility, the Yawkey Distribution Center, located in the Newmarket section of Boston. The Greater Boston Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization.
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http://www.GBFB.org
External link for The Greater Boston Food Bank
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- food bank, hunger relief, donating food, fundraising, and non-profit
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Primary
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70 South Bay Avenue
Boston, MA 02118, US
Employees at The Greater Boston Food Bank
Updates
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Did you know 1 in 5 seniors in Massachusetts faces food insecurity? Our latest Food, Equity, and Access Study reveals the profound impact on their health and well-being. Rising food costs, transportation barriers, and fixed incomes make accessing nutritious food a daily challenge for older adults. At GBFB, we're dedicated to supporting our seniors through mobile markets, local food pantries, and federal programs. With the help of partners like Senior Whole Health of Massachusetts, we're making strides to ensure no senior goes hungry. Learn more about the state of senior hunger and how we’re addressing it in our community here https://lnkd.in/etmBKtUN. Together, we have the power to end hunger here.
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Save the date for Boston’s most anticipated culinary event! Join GBFB and friends on Thursday, September 19 from 5:30PM to 10PM to explore a line-up of Eastern Massachusetts’ top restaurants, mixologists, and rising stars—curated by iconic restaurateurs Jody Adams and Steve DiFillippo—while supporting the essential hunger-relief work of GBFB. Learn more about the event here: www.gbfb.org/Taste
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Thank you to the Boston Harbor Hotel for two years of commitment to our mission of ending hunger here in Eastern Massachusetts. Because of their generosity, we are able to distribute over 41,000 meals to our neighbors in need. Together, we have the power to end hunger here. Thank you!
This year, at the 35th Annual Boston Wine & Food Festival, we had the privilege of partnering with The Greater Boston Food Bank. Through this collaboration, we pledged 5% of all festival ticket sales, resulting in a remarkable $20,694.25 raised to combat hunger. The Greater Boston Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in New England and among the largest in the nation, spans 190 communities across Eastern Massachusetts, delivering nearly 90 million healthy meals annually. We at Boston Harbor Hotel are deeply honored to support such an inspirational organization. This partnership emphasizes our commitment to giving back to the community we cherish and serving those in need. Thank you to everyone who made this achievement possible. Learn More about Greater Boston Food Bank: https://bit.ly/3zDCDXu
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🥦 🥕 Happy National Fresh Veggies Day! With our Growing Healthy Futures campaign in full swing, today is a great day to ensure families in need have access to nutritious meals all summer long. Share your favorite veggie dishes with us below and help grow a healthier, hunger-free future for kids and families across Eastern Massachusetts. Go to www.gbfb.org/Summer to learn more!
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GBFB is proud to share we’ve recently received the highest ratings from two nonprofit assessment programs: a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for excelling in terms of financial transparency, sound governance, and a commitment to measuring progress and results, and a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for achieving perfect scores in both the Program Expense and Fundraising Efficiency categories, among many other categories. These designations highlight our commitment to transparency and impactful hunger-relief efforts. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ezzGYgd8
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Russ’ produce of the week is…Bok Choy! Did you know the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFAP) enables GBFB to move on average 1,470 pounds of Bok Choy every month? That’s nearly 1,800 meals for our neighbors in need across Eastern MA! Visit our recipe website, Click ‘N Cook, to discover different ways to whip up this nutrient-packed produce. Happy cooking! www.clickncook.org
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Thank you, Boston Globe Media, for shining a light on the financial challenges faced by many of our network partners across the state, specifically Mystic Valley YMCA. Hunger is no longer an emergency, but rather a lived reality for 1 in 3 people in Massachusetts. As federal aid through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dwindles, the pressure on the charitable food system is immense. To mitigate the negative impacts of this funding drying up, we must come together as neighbors to support these vital services to ensure no one goes hungry. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e4YXNkii Donate to GBFB here: https://lnkd.in/eBQgsFTW
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Lack of transportation. Dietary restrictions. Disability. There are several reasons Massachusetts seniors are not getting the healthy meals they need to thrive. Our fourth annual food equity and access report aims to address these barriers by engaging with those most affected: seniors with lived expertise of food insecurity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edqd_Gks #FeedingEasternMA #EndHungerHere #FoodInsecurity
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Are you or someone you know in need of food? Did you know that The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) provides SNAP application assistance? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) is the federal nutrition program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals to buy food at the grocery store. By enrolling in the program, you can even double your benefits when using SNAP at local farmers markets! Our team of experts can help navigate the approval process and answer any questions you or your neighbors may have. For contact information and to access our online referral form, go to: www.gbfb.org/Snap
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