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Read MoreFOOD INSECURITY ON THE RISE
As the demand for food remains high, GBFB remains committed to our mission. Your support enables us to distribute more healthy food to children, families, and seniors in need.
Our recent state-wide study, released in May, revealed that food insecurity in Massachusetts increased 55% from 2019 to 2020.
Learn MoreCheck out the latest media coverage on GBFB, our partner agencies, and our efforts to meet the increased need for healthy food.
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Helping the community isn’t new to the YMCA of Greater Boston, but the hunger prevention partnership with GBFB has taken their commitment to a whole new level.
Many local schools are mitigating the problem of food insecurity on campus – but not all, and not enough. Campus hunger will only continue to grow. We need to act now.
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To gauge the impact of the pandemic on hunger in our state, GBFB conducted a survey to identify key barriers to food access for adults experiencing food insecurity.
New data from Feeding America shows MA had the greatest percentage increase in food insecurity in the country in 2020 due to the pandemic, a 47% increase over 2019.