The Greater Boston Food Bank

08/21/2026

Meet Gus the Bus!

A mobile food and meal program supplied by GBFB and run by United Way of Tri-County.

08/19/2026

Federal, state, and local elections can play a big role in ending hunger—so get ready to vote in the MA Primary Elections on 9/1! Wondering where the candidates stand on anti-hunger policies? Check out the Voter Resource Center from the Make Hunger History Coalition here:

08/17/2026

Summer is usually a time to kick back and take it easy. But for households facing food insecurity, the last day of school marks a sudden stop to daily meal programs. Learn about the important role of our food bank network during the summer months and how you can help:

Summer is usually a time to kick back and take it easy. But for households facing food insecurity, the last day of school marks a sudden stop to daily meal programs. According to a 2025 report by the Food Research & Access Center (FRAC), only about 16% of the 21.1 million children who rely on … Co...

08/13/2026

Great news from Waltham Farmers' Market 👏 As hunger rises to record levels in MA, every dollar saved matters for families in our community. Thank you for leading the way and helping people put more healthy food on the table!

For the first time since 2012, the Waltham Farmers' Market raised its weekly SNAP match to $15 — as Middlesex County food insecurity jumped from 24% to 35%.

https://walthamtimes.org/2026/08/11/waltham-farmers-market-boosts-snap-match-amid-rising-food-insecurity/

08/13/2026

“You’re asking a system that’s already stretched to carry a load it wasn’t designed to fund or carry.” — Heather Porreca, President of Hebron Food Pantry.

Since last fall, 158,000 Massachusetts residents have lost access to SNAP benefits. This story from The Sun Chronicle highlights one of our local pantry partners and shows the on-the-ground reality of federal policy changes: more hungry families, increased demand, and greater strain across our entire food bank network.

Attleboro and Franklin food pantries say new eligibility rules are sending more residents their way as benefits are reduced, lost or delayed

08/10/2026

Ending hunger takes teamwork! We're so proud to partner with you, Walpole Community Food Pantry 🍎🥦🍊

GBFB works with over 600 community partners in 190 MA cities and towns to ensure food gets to households in need. Together, we are the largest hunger-relief network in New England.

Ever wonder how a pantry like ours keeps shelves stocked for 300+ families a week? Most of our food comes from the The Greater Boston Food Bank, supplemented by weekly rescue donations from our retail partners and other local nonprofits.

It's a community effort at every step — and it's why partnerships matter so much. 💚 You can learn more about us and our partnerships on our website https://www.wcfp.org/about