Together, We End Hunger.
Get Involved
Take action this month with the Food Bank or one of our many member food pantries and meal sites throughout the region, and support our work to ensure everyone in Western Massachusetts has access to nutritious food.
Whether you volunteer, connect to our advocacy work, participate in our 15th annual Will Bike 4 Food, or hold a food drive or fundraiser of your own, you can make a difference in your community.
Together, We Change the Narrative.
Get Informed
Food insecurity and hunger are complex issues that impact every town in every county in Western Massachusetts. Unfortunately, stereotypes and myths have misled public perception about why people experience food insecurity and hunger.
We believe that honest discussions about hunger and its drivers, centering the perspectives of those who have lived experience, are critical to reducing stigma and creating sustainable solutions.
Help us Drive Change
Ending hunger will take all of us- but some people don’t know just how prevalent it is in Western Massachusetts. Share your passion for this issue with your friends, family, and coworkers. Telling the people in your circle, whether in person or through social media, about the ways you are getting involved and staying informed is a great way to encourage them to do the same.
The Facts on
Hunger in our Region
High costs of living, gaps in our public transportation network, and a lack of accessible, nutritious food options are just some of the barriers impacting people across the region. Here is data you can share about just how prevalent the issue is.
People in WMA utilize food assistance
through our distribution programs and our member pantries and meal sites.
Children are food insecure in our region
and are one of the populations whose health is most deeply impacted by hunger.
Use SNAP to help pay for groceries,
a program facing steep cuts in October of 2026 that will cause greater reliance on our network.
We’ve Made it Easy to Share About Your Action
Food insecurity and hunger can feel daunting to talk about, but you don’t have to do it alone! Feel free to use the sample text and images below to spread the word about Hunger Action Month and why it matters to you.
September is Hunger Action Month, and it’s the perfect time to help improve food security in our region.
Hunger affects all of Western Massachusetts. It impacts every town, every county, and more of our communities than most people realize. That’s why I’m getting involved in #HungerActionMonth and hope you will too!
Together we can volunteer, organize a food drive, support the Food Bank’s advocacy, or connect with a local pantry to see how we can help. Every bit makes a difference.
#HungerActionMonth #FoodBankWMA #HAM
Volunteer Highlight: Cultivating for Community
Cultivating for Community is the Food Bank Farm’s regenerative farming and education initiative. The farmland is a part of our Second Food Bank Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts.
From regular volunteering hours to special events, CFC has opportunities for individuals and groups to learn new skills and participate in growing food that goes directly to local pantries.
Our quarterly Word of Mouth Newsletter (WOM) keeps supporters informed and engaged in our work. It features updates on the organization’s initiatives, stories of impact, and ways individuals can contribute to addressing food insecurity in the community.