Breaking news on the federal Farm Bill Take action now to support the pending $286 billion Farm Bill, which is vital to farmers and millions of Americans who rely on food and nutrition programs to put food on their tables. Hunger Day on the Hill Food banks across the state advocated for increased funding for emergency food assistance.

The 2008 Gala: Party for a Purpose is a slam dunk! Thank you to everyone who made The Food Bank's Party for a Purpose on April 11th at the Basketball Hall of Fame a great success! The event raised over $60,000 to support our mission to reduce hunger and increase food security. Many thanks to everyone who bought tickets, and all our event sponsors, participating restaurants, and auction donors who helped make the gala an evening to remember. The Food Bank Goes Green The Food Bank received a Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® (Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design) Rating System™ for its renovated facility in Hatfield. LEED is the internationally recognized standard for environmentally sustainable, or "green", building. Read more... Faced with rising food prices, more seek food assistance The uncertain economy and increasing cost of food, especially staples like bread, milk, and eggs, is pushing more and more families to the edge. The Food Bank is working hard to maintain a steady supply of food to the growing numbers of people experiencing hunger and food insecurity in our region. You can help make a difference.

Get the latest news from The Food Bank
Read about Target:Hunger North Berkshire, the Brown Bag: Food for Elders Program, the Farm Bill, and more, in the Winter 2008 issue of The Food Bank's newsletter, Word of Mouth.

Help advocate for strong public policy that supports food assistance
Food provided by state and federal government agencies is critical to providing a well-balanced diet to the hungry served by the emergency food assistance network. You can take action to ensure food banks continue to receive the food they need by advocating for passage of the Farm Bill and other legislation. Learn more...