A Wedding Registry to Feed Neighbors in Need

When Melissa Becker and Mike Roberts planned their wedding in Stowe, Vermont, they didn’t ask for traditional gifts like plates and silverware. Instead, they invited their guests to donate to nonprofits in lieu of a more conventional registry.

The couple, who live in Medford, added organizations of personal importance to their wedding website, including GBFB.

“This is an organization that has been very near and dear to my heart,” says Mike, who has supported GBFB for years. “Everything starts with food. You can’t find the job you’re looking for or the housing you need without food. Especially with food prices going through the roof. Every day, it’s harder and harder for people.”

Melissa explains that the donation-based wedding registry was well-received by their guests. “It was really easy for guests to donate. It raised awareness about different causes we care about, and people felt good about supporting them.”

Mike says adding GBFB to the registry was a no-brainer. “We’re both in our thirties. We already have all the kitchen stuff, and we have all the house stuff. We don’t need a lot, but there are people who need food.”

“We don’t need a lot, but there are people who need food.”
– Mike Roberts