Food Link Inc.

10/08/2026

Mark your calendars! Join Food Link Executive Director Rachel Albert on 10/13 (7–8:30 PM at Belmont High School) for the Hunger in Belmont panel.

Local food assistance orgs, school reps, a student leader, and a SNAP recipient will discuss local food access and concrete ways you can help. Don't miss out! Register: https://www.belmontfood.org/forum-registration

10/02/2026

Over 4,000 lbs. of pears? Not a problem for the Food Link team! Our volunteers checked every pear for quality before distributing to our partners.

09/23/2026

Don't miss out! Join us to listen to and uplift our neighbors facing hunger. Tomorrow, 9/24, 6:30pm at Robbins Library.

September is Hunger Action Month, and Arlington EATS is once again partnering with True Story Theater, Food Link Inc., and the Robbins Library to explore Stories of Hunger Awareness and Action. True Story Theater brings together the delight of improvisation with the courageous vulnerability of people sharing their personal truth.

We hope to see you TOMORROW -- Thursday, September 24th, from 6:30-8:00 -- in the Robbins Library Community Room for what is sure to be a powerful expereince.

This event is free and open to the public. Even if you joined us last year, each performance is different and unique!

09/21/2026

Join us in saying THANK YOU to Revival Cafe! Through their Round Up For Change program, we raised enough money to rescue 1,600 meals. It takes a community to nourish our community and we're grateful to have Revival in our corner. 🧡

09/18/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, 9/19, is Arlington Town Day! Swing by table space 101 to say hi, learn about how to get involved, and spin our wheel to win a prize. We can't wait to see you there!

09/17/2026

We’re kicking off Hunger Action Month with a full slate of activities! Join us next week for free story times, crafts, and a special interactive event with True Story Theater.

Whether you can make it to every event or just drop by for one, we can’t wait to connect, learn, and take action together. Don’t forget to save this post to plan your week!

09/16/2026

Did you know? 40% of Massachusetts households experienced hunger in 2025. This is *more than double* since 2019. Even 75% of households receiving SNAP report still needing additional food support.

Here’s how you can take action:
📗Read more about food insecurity in Massachusetts -https://foodaccessreport.gbfb.org/
🍎Follow Food Link Inc. and Arlington EATS to stay informed
🍊Volunteer to take make a direct impact in your neighborhood

09/15/2026

Food Link Inc. and Arlington EATS are both committed to ending hunger in Arlington and beyond! While we work closely together, we serve our community in unique ways:

🥫Arlington EATS is our local food access organization. They run a wide range of programs, including EATS Market (located at 117 Broadway) and the Arlington Farmers Market. Their programs serve over 550 households each week. In need of food support? Reach out to EATS to get started.

🚛 Food Link is a food rescue organization. They pick up surplus food from retailers, farms, and distributors, sort it, and deliver it to local partners like Arlington EATS! Are you a business with surplus food to donate or an organization in need? Reach out to Food Link.

In 2025, Food Link distributed 83,286 lbs. of food to Arlington EATS. Together, we make sure our neighbors have the groceries they need.

09/11/2026

Huge thanks to the Ciccolo Family Foundation for their generous gift! 🧡

Their recent donation directly supports our daily food rescue and distribution efforts across Greater Boston. Because of their partnership, more fresh, nourishing food goes to our neighbors who need it most.

09/04/2026

It's not too late to join us for Three Squares New England's 15th Annual Ride & Stride For Food on September 27 in Dedham! https://ride.threesquaresne.org/FoodLink2026

We're raising $28,000 towards a new EV refrigerated van and we're already half-way toward our goal. With this van, we can rescue more food than ever before, keep it fresh, and deliver produce and protein for families across Greater Boston.

Here are three easy ways you can support Team Food Link:

🚲 Join: Ride your bike, enjoy a scenic 5K walk, or go “Off The Beaten Path” to choose your own adventure. Use code FOODLINK2026 to sign up for free.

🚲 Donate: Make a gift to our team page to support our fundraising goal.

🚲 Share: Encourage friends to donate or register.