Fundraising
March for the Food Bank is back for our 17th year of impact
March for the Food Bank is a community fundraiser held every November, spanning all four counties in Western Massachusetts - now with the addition of the Mini-March. Led by Monte Belmonte of New England Public Media, Congressman Jim McGovern, and Food Bank CEO Andrew Morehouse, hundreds of marchers from all over Western Mass walk 46 miles over two days from Springfield to Greenfield. Registration is now open!
Mo and Cher Willems shout out Food Bank on W. Kamau Bell’s podcast
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts (and food banks and pantries in general) received a shoutout on celebrated author and activist W. Kamau Bell’s podcast, WHO’S WITH ME? Mo Willems, celebrated children’s author and illustrator, along with his wife and creative partner, Cher Willems.
Will Bike 4 Food fundraiser brings together Western Mass cyclists to build food security
WB4F is one of the Food Bank’s largest fundraisers of the year, and each $1 raised helps the Food Bank provide the equivalent of 3 nutritious meals to people in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire Counties.
WB4F Fundraising Meet-Up set for August 20 at Northampton Bicycle
Are you registered for Will Bike 4 Food on September 20th – or thinking about it? Join the Food Bank and WB4F alumni cyclists at a Fundraising Meet-Up on Thursday, August 20th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Hosted at Northampton Bicycle and Speakeasy, this free event will bring together experienced fundraisers and those new to Will Bike 4 Food. Cyclists of all ages are welcome!
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