Year: 2014
Every morning, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) opens their doors at 8:00 AM in anticipation of distributing approximately 955,000 pounds of food each month and the arrival of team members who help accomplish this. There is a special subset of workers though; a group of people that dedicate ...
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The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is fortunate to partner with so many great local companies, and we want to recognize one organization that has shown extraordinary commitment to our mission to end hunger here in Eastern Massachusetts - BNY Mellon. The firm has been supporting GBFB since its fo...
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Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd; donate some money to the FOOD BANK, because it’s the gift that always gives back! Let me root, root, root for the RED SOX, If they don't win, it's a shame! For it's ONE, TWO, THREE strikes, you're out, At the old ball game!! Over the pas...
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The 4th of July is approaching with its' patriotic parades, fireworks, and festive cookouts! July is National Grilling Month and firing up the grill is a must on Independence Day. Rather than turning to our trustworthy hamburger and hot dog staples, think about mixing it up this year! The Greater...
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On Tuesday evening, Team GBFB members joined the ranks of more than 12,000 runners in the historic 31st annual J.P. Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge 5k race. Each year, companies from all over Boston come together to compete in a 3.5 mile race in support of local non-profits. We, along with BUI...
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After a long and grueling winter The Greater Boston Food Bank young professionals Kitchen Cabinet group was excited to host its annual Step Into Summer event this week at The Revere Hotel Rooftop. Overlooking the Boston skyline Kitchen Cabinet members and co-chairs, Hannah Gilligan Commoss, Kirby...
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"Cancer is something you never expect. After noticing some symptoms, my wife convinced me to see a doctor. He gave us the news: Melanoma. Suddenly, everything changed. Once you're diagnosed with cancer, your life will never be the same." – Dan from Gloucester Dan, a Navy veteran and chef...
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(The 2014 Doctor of Humane Letters recipients (from left): Scott Simon of NPR, Don Lemon of CNN, Jay Leno '73, and Catherine D'Amato of the Greater Boston Food Bank with Emerson President Lee Pelton. Photo by Frank Monkiewicz.) It’s graduation season in Boston, when students end one chapter in ...
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The Greater Boston Food Bank’s (GBFB) nutrition team has launched a nutrition education and sampling program at our direct distribution sites. Our goal is to promote healthy lives and communities by educating clients about healthy food choices they can make on their own. We take an interact...
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Guest Blogger: GBFB Boston Marathon Runner, Brian Reh, Victor, NY. I’m proud to say that this is my third year in a row running for The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB)! I ran the 2012 heat wave. During 2013, I was on Boylston Street when the bombs went off at the finish line. I had just complet...
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