Our Mission: End Hunger Here
The Greater Boston Food Bank works passionately to end hunger across Eastern Massachusetts by providing our neighbors in need the healthy food and resources they need to thrive.
The Greater Boston Food Bank distributes over 109 million pounds of healthy food to its 600+ partners across Eastern Massachusetts. Want to know how?
Learn MoreLatest GBFB report reveals increased food insecurity across state, and new data on LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable communities.
Read NEW reportSearch by zip code to access food for you and your family. Plus find SNAP assistance and FAQs.
Get food assistance in your communityHELP US MEET THE HISTORIC NEED
As the demand for healthy food remains high, we remain committed to our mission to End Hunger Here. Below are different ways you can support a neighbor in need.
Celebrating a birthday or graduation? Set up a peer-to-peer fundraiser to bring attention to the issue of hunger.
Learn MoreOur special events throughout the year raise awareness about hunger in our community, as well as much-needed funding to support our work.
Learn MoreE-Cards are a great way to send a thoughtful message to a loved one while helping our food insecure neighbors.
Learn MoreThe Impact We Make Together
Through donations of money, time and food, caring people like you help GBFB bring hope, success and dignity to hungry people across Eastern Massachusetts.
See the stories of hope you help create.
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Our partnerships are vital to our mission.
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An inside look at GBFB's daily work
Every five years, Congress has the chance to fund critical programs that end poverty through the Farm Bill. Right now, legislators are undergoing deliberations over what will make it into the...
Our GBFB team dove into our Annual Community Day, joining forces with volunteers and partner agency teams to pack nutritious meals and load trucks with essential supplies.
GBFB In The News
Recent Media Coverage
September 29: Boston25
A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?
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September 29: WCVB-TV
How a government shutdown would impact Massachusetts, workers
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September 29: NECN.com
Airports, food assistance programs among places impacts of government shutdown will show
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September 20: WCVB-TV
$276,500 raised for Greater Boston Food Bank during WCVB’s Day of Giving
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September 20: WCVB-TV
JetBlue employees volunteer, donate miles to Greater Boston Food Bank
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