For every dollar you donate through the following events and campaigns, The Food Bank is able to provide $13 worth of food to our communities.

Fork it Over for Food | Check-Out Hunger | Food Bank Gala | Hunger Action Month | Will Bike 4 Food

Fork it Over for Food

During national Hunger Action Month – every September – The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts partners with dozens of local restaurants.

Through our Fork it Over for Food campaign, diners are asked to donate $3, $5 or $10 at the end of their meal, 100% of which is donated to The Food Bank to provide food for people in need. For the cost of a few cups of coffee, you can make sure that a struggling family has some balanced meals to dig their forks into!

Check-Out Hunger

Every year, from October 1-December 31, dozens of local retailers help support The Food Bank through our Check-Out Hunger fundraiser. Participating retailers display a placard with coupons for $1, $3, or $5 donations to The Food Bank. Simply add the coupon to your bill and 100% of your donation goes directly to support The Food Bank’s work to reduce hunger and increase food security in your community. It’s a quick and easy way to make a difference!

Over the past few years, Check-Out Hunger has raised nearly $200,000 for The Food Bank.  Help us make 2010 another successful year.

Visit our Check-Out Hunger page to find a 2010 participating retailer near you.

Food Bank Gala

Every other year, The Food Bank holds a special wine and food tasting event to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in western Massachusetts. The Gala features delicacies from some of the finest restaurants in the region; live music; and a live and silent auction — all to raise money for The Food Bank’s mission to reduce hunger and increase food security.

The Food Bank’s 2010 Gala was held on April 9, 2010, raising more than $66,000. Thank you to all participating restaurants, donors and guests.  We look forward to seeing you again at the 2012 gala!

2010 participating restaurants included:

Berkshire Brewing Company
Bistro Les Gras
Blue Heron
Chandler’s
Chez Albert
Eastside Grill
Lattitude
Martignetti Companies
Max’s Tavern
M.S Walker Inc. Fine Wine & Spirits
Ollie’s Down Under
Old Inn on the Green
Pazzo Ristorante
Pierce Brothers Coffee
Spoleto
V-One Vodka

Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Aladco, Balise Auto, Bank of America, Bank of Western Mass., Baystate Health & Health New England, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Dennis Group, Johnson & Hill Staffing, Package Machinery, Pioneer Cold, Skoler, Abbott & Presser, PC, Webster Bank, The Springfield Republican, WEIB

Hunger Action Month

Each September, food banks and hunger advocates around the county recognize Hunger Action Month, a nationwide call-to-action to mobilize people everywhere to get involved with ending hunger in America. Throughout the month of September, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, along with volunteers and partner organizations, hosts events and activities to raise awareness to encourage people to join us in the fight against hunger locally.

Check out photos from our 2010 Hunger Summit, held on September 29, 2010 in Springfield.

Will Bike 4 Food

2011 marked the first year that The Food Bank hosted ‘Will Bike 4 Food,’ a bike-a-thon race against hunger.  Cyclists of all ages and levels came together to ride 25, 50, or 100 mile routes in order to raise awareness of hunger and funds for The Food Bank.  Click here to to see pictures of this year’s exciting event, which took place on September 17, 2011.

Mark your calendar: Will Bike 4 Food 2012 will take place on September 15, 2012!