71% of the people we serve live in poverty. Nearly half of them have had to choose between buying food and paying for utilities, rent, mortgage or medical care.
Heat or Eat?
The milder weather in December gave struggling families a bit of a break from heating costs so far this season. But the winter is only just beginning. The next three months will see many households facing an ongoing dilemma: heat, or eat?
No one should have to choose between staying warm or eating a meal.
You can make a difference. Please help get food to households in need this winter.
Every $1 you donate enables us to distribute $13 worth of food.
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NEWS & EVENTS
On Super Bowl Sunday – February 5, 2012 – youth groups across the nation will participate in SouperBowl of Caring to help fight hunger. Learn more and sign up to join the effort.
Join our email list: Get monthly updates from The Food Bank about how you can help fight hunger.
Read The Food Bank’s blog: In the Bank for recent stories, updates and news about our programs and activities.
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Gala 2012: Cirque de L’Espoir
On April 20, The Food Bank will host its bi-annual Gala. This year’s theme is Circus of Hope – in recognition of the hope, sustenance, and joy that food from The Food Bank brings to families across Western Massachusetts each year.
Join us at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield for great food, fine wines, music, and cirque-themed performances. A silent auction will offer plenty of special items donated from local artists, businesses, and venues.
Advance tickets are available online now. More information about the evening, including participating restaurants and performers, is coming soon!
