The Greater Boston Food Bank

GBFB COO Cheryl Schondek had the incredible opportunity to attend the Ahold/Delhaize USA Family Foundation event, which raised over $10M for food insecurity initiatives with the support of brands and vendors from across the food industry. This event highlights the Foundation’s mission to build healthy communities through grants to nonprofit organizations. With several hundred attendees, including clients, vendors, retail associates, and celebrity partners like Johnny Damon and Jesse Bongiovi, the atmosphere was truly inspiring. A special shoutout to Deborah Hill for leading this impactful event and to Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Shop and GBFB Board member, for his ongoing support. We also want to recognize other Ahold/Delhaize leaders in attendance: Greg Amoroso, Nicholas Bertram, JJ Feldman, Lisa Kinsey, Ira Kress, and Roger Wheeler. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! Together, we have the power to end hunger here.

We’re one month away from Eastern Massachusetts’s most anticipated culinary event featuring over 25 chefs and mixologists! Join restauranteurs Jody Adams from La Padrona and Steve DiFillippo from Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, along with the region’s most notable chefs, for a night you won’t forget on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19. Support The Greater Boston Food Bank and buy tickets now. Get yours before they’re gone! To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets go to www.tasteofthefoodbank.org #TasteoftheFoodBank #GBFB #EndHungerHere

Congratulations to Brown Brothers Harriman for receiving GBFB’s 2024 Partner Appreciation Award for Institutional Volunteer of the Year! Since the beginning of our partnership over 10 years ago, 163 participants have joined GBFB’s volunteering program for a combined total of almost 500 hours of volunteer time. Brown Brothers Harriman’s volunteers are efficient, positive, and always eager to help. During their time volunteering, they have packaged food boxes, sorted fresh produce, created ingredient labels, supported cleaning initiatives, and more. Their commitment to our mission is evident in their generosity and unwavering dedication to ending hunger in our community.

The Massachusetts State Primary is approaching on September 3! Where do MA candidates stand on addressing food insecurity? Read the results of our non-partisan candidate questionnaire here: https://lnkd.in/eE8wrGFv While GBFB is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse any party or candidate, we stand by our neighbors facing food insecurity and are ready to advocate for policies that end hunger here.

We are so incredibly grateful for our community of supporters! Thanks to you, we can power our food distribution network of more than 600 partner agencies to feed 190 communities across Eastern Massachusetts. Your generosity directly impacts the lives of our neighbors, and we thank you! Make a difference today by donating at www.GBFB.org/Donate.

Maternal health disparities in Massachusetts are putting Black and Hispanic mothers at severe risk. The reality is stark: Black women face more than double the rate of severe maternal complications compared to white women, and food insecurity only deepens these inequities. Maternal health and food security are deeply intertwined, especially for mothers of color like Donnette, who turned to one of our partner agencies Catholic Charities of Boston for help when she needed it most. At GBFB, we stand by the need for comprehensive solutions that address both health equity and food insecurity. Together with Mass Brigham Hospital, we can ensure that all Massachusetts mothers and families have access to the resources they deserve. Let’s keep pushing for change. Learn more by reading the full op-ed: https://lnkd.in/euMSTZvN #HealthEquity #FoodJustice #MaternalHealth #EndHungerHere

Did you know your diet can impact your cognitive health? The MIND diet, a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, is designed to support brain function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It emphasizes plant-based foods, healthy fats, and specific brain-boosting foods like leafy greens, berries, and nuts. You can support your cognitive health by enjoying dishes like Lemony Kale and Chickpea Salad, Vegetable Chili, Pasta with Greens, Beans, and Chicken, and a Red Monster Smoothie—all from our Click ‘N Cook recipe website. To learn more about the MIND diet, read this blog post from Isabel, GBFB’s Dietetic Intern: https://lnkd.in/ekxK2GpE

Join us in celebrating Susan Moser, our Volunteer of the Year! 🌟 Since August 2020, Susan has dedicated more than 412 hours to the Greater Boston Food Bank, consistently showing up with a smile and a willingness to tackle any task. Her commitment has been invaluable, especially during challenging times. Now, she’s using her experience to support our volunteer training program, ensuring others are just as prepared to make a difference. Thank you, Susan, for your unwavering dedication to ending hunger in our community!

As a community, we have the power to address food insecurity and ensure everyone has access to nutritious meals. This election season, let’s make our voices heard! Voting for candidates and policies that support food banks and hunger-relief programs is essential to our efforts in ensuring that the one in three people facing food insecurity across Eastern Massachusetts has food on their table. Every vote counts in building a hunger-free future. Together, we can end hunger here. Check your registration status or register to vote by August 24, 2024 to be eligible for the State Primary election on September 3 here: https://lnkd.in/evUiTe3 Voter Registration Deadline: August 24, 2024 Vote by Mail Application Deadline: August 26, 2024

One in five children across the U.S. faces hunger. In Massachusetts, that number is one in three. BJ's Wholesale Club is helping us change that. Learn more about how GBFB is feeding children & families all summer long and how you can help at GBFB.org/Summer