Donations Will Continue Through December 31st

Nobyembre 22, 2023 [Chicopee, MA] – The 14th Annual March for the Food Bank took place this past Monday and Tuesday and is very close to reaching its targeted fundraising goal of $500,000. As of Wednesday morning, the march had raised $466,069.

The 43-mile, two-day trek from Springfield to Greenfield was led once again by NEPM’s Monte Belmonte. Joining him was Congressman Jim McGovern, the Food Bank’s Executive Director, Andrew Morehouse and Development Director, Jillian Morgan, along with several state and local legislators, including Governor Maura Healy. In her comments to reporters, Healy stressed that hunger is a real issue in Massachusetts for young and old alike and credited the Food Bank and its partners and supporters for all the work being done to end hunger in Western Massachusetts.

“We are deeply touched by the outpouring of support for the march, which has brought us incredibly close to our $500,000 goal,” said Jillian Morgan, Director of Development at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. “The power of community, reflected in the kindness of those who marched as fundraisers, the individuals and businesses that generously contributed to the campaign, along with the support of so many state and local government officials, fills our hearts with gratitude.”

As the campaign approaches its goal, Morgan is hoping the the community will join in the final push to make an even greater impact. Reaching its goal of raising $500,000 will provide the equivalent of 1,500,000 meals across the region.

Donations for the march will be accepted through the end of December. Supporters are encouraged to make an online contribution anytime at marchforthefoodbank.org.

Tungkol sa Food Bank ng Western Massachusetts: Mula noong 1982, ang Food Bank ng Western Massachusetts ay naging kasosyo sa komunidad upang wakasan ang gutom. Nagbibigay kami ng malusog at tumutugon sa kultura nang direkta sa pamamagitan ng aming sariling mga programa (Mobile Food Banks at Brown Bag: Food for Elders), at sa pamamagitan ng food assistance network sa Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, at Hampshire county. Ang mga independyenteng pantry, meal site at shelter na ito ay nasa front line na nagbibigay ng pagkain at mapagkukunan sa mga indibidwal, pamilya, nakatatanda, bata, beterano, at mga taong may kapansanan, upang sila ay mamuhay ng malusog at makabuluhang buhay. Ang Food Bank ay kasosyo sa pampublikong edukasyon at adbokasiya upang tugunan ang mga sistematikong isyu na humahantong sa kagutuman, na kumikilos nang may paniniwalang ang bawat isa ay may karapatan sa masustansyang pagkain.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Deb Ondo, Communications and Engagement Manager, Food Bank ng Western Massachusetts

debo@foodbankwma.org Telepono: 413-419-0170.