FOOD INSECURITY

WASHINGTON — With new legislation, U.S. Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) hopes to permanently increase the federal reimbursement for school meals.“This...

SPRINGFIELD — After 30 years under the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts’ umbrella, the food rescue nonprofit Rachel’s Table will become...

$280M to boost food aid, shelter programs

3/2/23

The state House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved injecting more than $280 million into emergency shelter, school meals and food...

BOSTON — Residents all over Massachusetts are scheduled to absorb a significant decrease in food assistance aid in just over two weeks, with more...

The Legislature’s Food System Caucus is getting ready to “fight like hell” for its priorities, Co-Chair Sen. Jo Comerford said Wednesday, and...

As Executive Director Rachel Berggren prepares for her exit, the Franklin County Community Meals Program is actively searching for someone to fill...

In 13th year, Monte’s March rakes in $482K to fight hunger

11/22/22

Dozens of people gathered at Court Square in Greenfield on Tuesday night, celebrating the end of a long walk from Springfield and fundraising...

Monte’s March is about to become a teenager.The brainchild of radio personality Christopher “Monte” Belmonte, the event started as one guy pushing...

GREENFIELD — Roughly 100 people from Franklin County and the North Quabbin area gathered for this year’s CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, stepping...

When U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern issued a call to help end hunger in the nation by 2030 during this week’s White House Conference on Food...

ATHOL — Five Franklin County and North Quabbin organizations are set to benefit from $148,100 in grant funding from the Community Foundation of...

GREENFIELD — After starting his career in the restaurant industry in New York City, Greenfield native Joe Timmins has returned to his hometown to...

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