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The Vanderweil Boston office will be collecting goods for the Greater Boston Food Bank, located in South Boston. There will be a collection box placed in the main lobby for anyone who may be interested in making a donation.
The collection will take place Monday, February 13th through Wednesday, February 22nd.
GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK
Through the compassion and commitment of our supporters, staff, partners and volunteers, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) takes a bold, innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve our mission to end hunger here. The GBFB is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. Last year, we distributed 57.7 million pounds of nutritious food to people who struggle to have enough to eat. We are committed to increasing our food distribution to provide at least one meal a day to every person in need in Eastern Massachusetts while supporting healthy lives and healthy communities. The Greater Boston Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization.
One in ten members of our community is at risk of hunger. Hunger is not a problem facing just those in poverty—it is also a challenge faced by working- and middle-class neighbors. A recent study shows that 47% of those at risk for hunger in Eastern Massachusetts earn too much to qualify for government-provided emergency food assistance. Many never dreamed they would need a food pantry or community meal program to feed themselves and their families.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
- They accept all non-perishable (not frozen or refrigerated), sealed, unexpired food
- They prefer non-glass containers for the safety of our volunteers
- They cannot accept baby food or pet food from a food drive
SHORT LIST OF MOST DESIRED FOOD ITEMS
- Dairy: Milk - dried, evaporated, and boxed (such as Parmalat)
- Protein: Beef stew, nuts, peanut butter, beans, and peas (dried or canned), chili, tuna fish, chicken, salmon (canned)
- Vegetables: Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, vegetables (canned), tomato juice
- Fruit: Raisins and other dried fruit, applesauce, any canned fruit in its own juice
- Grains: Crackers, oatmeal, whole grain rice, all types of pasta, ready to eat low sugar/high fiber cereal (Cheerios, Raisin Bran, etc.)
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