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
The Greater Boston Food Bank
Civic and Social Organizations
Boston, MA 7,102 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
Get directions
70 South Bay Avenue
Boston, MA 02118, US
Employees at The Greater Boston Food Bank
Updates
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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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Chartwell Consulting Firm has been working with GBFB for the past few weeks on a pro bono project to support the growth of our operation and facility. They are a global firm specializing in areas such as sustainable manufacturing and the use of technology to drive efficiency in the manufacturing process. Within the short time they have worked with us, they identified several capacity and productivity opportunities in warehouse layout, labor standards, shipping, receiving, selecting and inventory standards. Currently, we are reviewing the recommendations and will determine how best to implement them into our plans. We are so grateful for their pro bono support of our mission. Thank you to the Chartwell Team!
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Today we celebrate Amazon New England for winning the 2024 In-Kind Donor of the Year Award, offering invaluable transportation services, philanthropic support, and employee volunteering. Twice a week, Amazon New England donates a full-sized tractor trailer to help GBFB deliver healthy food to its partner agencies across Eastern MA. Since June 2021, Amazon has helped to move nearly 5 million pounds of food to agency partners. Thank you, Amazon!
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GBFB would like to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July!! Today, while we enjoy barbecues, fireworks, and time with loved ones, let's also think of the one in three of our neighbors who might be struggling to put food on the table. At GBFB, we’re dedicated to ensuring everyone in Eastern MA has access to nutritious meals. Your support can make a big difference in someone’s life. Together, we can make sure everyone has a reason to celebrate this Independence Day. Thank you for being a part of our community. Wishing you a safe and Happy Fourth of July!
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Stefano Mancini, a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow with the Congressional Hunger Center, reflects on his time working at The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) where he spent five months supporting GBFB’s advocacy efforts. From meeting Governor Healey and Mayor Wu to collaborating with the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Coalition, Stefano says it was an honor to contribute to our mission of ending hunger here. Read more about Stefano’s time at GBFB here: https://lnkd.in/emeGXTHs
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A recent Bay State Banner article highlighted the findings from our fourth annual statewide study, Food Equity and Access in Massachusetts: Voices and Solutions from Lived Experience. The article emphasizes that food insecurity in Massachusetts remains high, with one-third of households affected in 2023. It also highlights the persistence of stark racial disparities, with 51% of Black and 56% of Hispanic households facing food insecurity compared to 30% of white households. Yet, while efforts like universal school meals and food insecurity screenings show promise, more action is needed. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eusNrkAB
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