Harvest Newsletter

Issue: Summer 2025

Dear Friends,

As summer begins with warmer weather ahead, it’s important to remember that many of our neighbors in Eastern Massachusetts are struggling with rising food costs and having enough to eat.

In recent months, federal policy changes have made our work more challenging. GBFB has lost nearly $5 million in food and funding cuts for our community members who need it most. And as we face the federal budget outcome, we know there will likely be reductions in federal food programs like SNAP, WIC, School Meals, and more.

The good news is that you can help. When you donate to our Growing Healthy Futures Campaign this summer, you are helping children across Eastern Massachusetts access the healthy food they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

I hope you’ll find inspiration in these pages. Learn about how faith motivates the work of Islamic Multi-Service Organization in Boston, a GBFB Agency Partner. Read about a young couple in Medford who asked their wedding guests to donate to GBFB in lieu of a traditional wedding registry. Everyone has a role in ending hunger, including you. Together, we’re making a difference. Thank you for your support.

With gratitude,

Fueling Families—and a Passion for Cooking—on the North ShoreDavid is an avid cook whose recipe experimentation is made possible by the nutritious products from Acord Food Pantry, a GBFB Agency Partner.

A Future Gift to Help Seniors Thrive: Larry and Lois RuttmanLarry and his wife Lois recently included a future gift for GBFB in their estate plans, officially joining The Kip Tiernan Society.

Community Spotlight: The Islamic Multi-Service OrganizationGBFB provides 94 percent of the food distributed at the Islamic Multi-Service Organization, allowing them to feed hundreds of neighbors.

A Wedding Registry to Feed Neighbors in NeedInstead of asking for traditional gifts like plates and silverware, this newlywed couple invited guests to donate to nonprofits, including GBFB.

How GBFB Supports Healthy CommunitiesLearn more about how GBFB provides consistent access to nutritious foods and ensures we have a lasting impact on the health of the neighbors we serve. 

Help Grow Healthy Futures This SummerThe summer can be difficult for children and families facing food insecurity. Help them access the nutritious food they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

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