Women Fighting Hunger

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Seaport Hotel, Boston
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Save the date for our annual Women Fighting Hunger Breakfast—a powerful gathering of compassionate, driven leaders committed to ending hunger for women, children, and families across Eastern Massachusetts. This event provides an opportunity to make a difference in GBFB’s hunger-relief efforts at a time when 1 in 3 people in Massachusetts are experiencing food insecurity, and recent policy changes are putting food access at risk.

In 2024, we celebrated 15 years of Women Fighting Hunger and, thanks to our incredible event committee and supporters, raised enough to help provide over 2 million meals to neighbors in need.

This year, we’ll come together once again with the same passion and purpose to continue building a hunger-free future. We hope to see you there!

2025 Women Fighting Hunger Honoree

Sandy Edgerley

A dedicated philanthropist, consultant, real estate leader, and Co-Founder of The ‘Quin House, Sandy Edgerley has been a longtime champion for community building and impact. Through her personal generosity and the support of The ‘Quin House Impact Fund, she has helped fuel GBFB’s mission—contributing nearly 400 volunteer hours and vital funding to help provide nutritious food to families across Eastern Massachusetts. We are thrilled to honor Sandy’s leadership and commitment to ending hunger in our region.

Together, we have the power to End Hunger Here and create healthier communities.

Check out photos from last year’s Women Fighting Hunger Breakfast.

2025 Women Fighting Hunger Committee Members

Jennifer Harrington, Co-Chair
Anja Shafer, Co-Chair
Lynn Bay Dayton
Diane Bevan
Heather Blier
Krista Busnach
Beth Clymer
Olivia DeMichaelis
Judy Doctoroff
Margaret Herrick
Sandra Manzella
Joy McCallum
Wendy Ryan
Stacy Smith
Camille Valentine

It’s not too late to join us!
To learn about joining the WFH committee, contact Maria Gieg at mgieg@gbfb.org or (617) 598-5044.

Thank You to Our 2025 Women Fighting Hunger Sponsors

*As of July 18, 2025

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Check out our sponsorship opportunities.

Women Fighting Hunger Champions

Women Fighting Hunger Champions are dedicated advocates and leaders working to end hunger in our community through volunteerism, fundraising, and awareness initiatives. Members of this group set a remarkable example for others to follow, reminding us of the impact we can achieve through compassion and action.

*Past Women Fighting Hunger Honorees

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