Press Releases

2020

August 27, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank Mobilizes Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Take Action During Hunger Action Month

August 14, 2020
Notice of Blackbaud Data Incident

August 5, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Statement on Release of HEALS Act

August 4, 2020
Governor Baker Signs Breakfast After the Bell Legislation into Law

June 2, 2020
A Message on Racial Injustice From Our President and CEO, Catherine D’Amato

May 21, 2020
Feeding America’s 2020 Projections for Eastern Massachusetts Show 59% Increase in Food Insecurity

March 10, 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank Statement on the Coronavirus

March 2, 2020
With a Focus on Providing Fresh, Healthy Foods to Mass. Residents in Need, The Greater Boston Food Bank Observes National Nutrition Month®

February 14, 2020
First-of-its-Kind Food Distribution Center Expands Access to Nutritious Food in Medford

2019

December 9, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank Statement on USDA’s Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Rule Change

December 2, 2019
New Senior Health and Research Advisor Named

November 20, 2019
House Passes Breakfast After the Bell Legislation

November 12, 2019
Mobilizing Health Care for a Hunger Free Massachusetts Grants Awarded at the First Hunger to Health Summit

November 1, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Campaign to Ensure Hunger Free Holidays for All

September 3, 2019
GBFB Mobilizes Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Take Action During Hunger Action Month

July 31, 2019
Public Statement on New USDA Proposed Rule

July 31, 2019
47 Hunger-Relief Organizations Receive $243,000 in Grants from The Greater Boston Food Bank

May 17, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Campaign to Make Eastern Massachusetts Hunger Free by 2028

May 1, 2019
New Data Shows Cost of Food in Massachusetts Highest in United States

March 1, 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank launches annual Spring for Meals campaign for National Nutrition Month®

January 25, 2019
Statement on Government Reopening

January 16, 2019
Massachusetts Anti-Hunger Organization Joint Press Statement on the Government Shutdown

January 8, 2019
Government Shutdown Press Statement

January 8, 2019
Cambridge Health Alliance, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Good Measures LLC, Tufts Health Plan and the Institute for Community Health Receive Grant from Mass. Attorney General to Distribute Food to Families in Need

2018

November 19, 2018
Statement on Public Charge Rule Change

October 12, 2018
The Greater Boston Food Bank Kicks Off 8th Annual Holiday Meal Drive

August 31, 2018
GBFB Mobilizes Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Take Action During Hunger Action Month

July 23, 2018
Warehouse Operations Statement

May 2, 2018
New Data Shows Hungry Residents Across Eastern Massachusetts Are Not Eligible For Federal Nutrition Assistance

February 26, 2018
GBFB surpasses fundraising goal for first-ever Spring for Meals Campaign

February 13, 2018
Children’s HealthWatch/The Greater Boston Food Bank Study Identifies Hunger as Major Public Health Issue Costing Massachusetts $2.4 Billion Annually

• Fact Sheet
• Study Questions & Answers
• Biographies
• Background Information

2017

Ooctober 16, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank Kicks Off Seventh Annual Holiday Meal Drive

August 28, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank Encourages Eastern Massachusetts Residents to Mobilize During Hunger Action Month

May 23, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank statement on proposed SNAP cuts

May 5, 2017
Increasing food costs make life even harder for the hungry of Eastern Massachusetts

April 20, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank surpasses its fundraising goal by 25 percent, raising more than $2.5 million

February 23, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank launches new online resource for healthy, affordable meals

February 7, 2017
The Greater Boston Food Bank thanks Senator Warren for her donation and commitment to MA families in need

2016

October 20, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Kicks Off Sixth Annual Holiday Meal Drive

August 24, 2016
GBFB Empowers the Community to Make an Impact During Hunger Action Month

August 2, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Names Stop & Shop as First and Only Corporation in Cornerstone Circle

March 16, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Bridges Hunger and Health by Hiring First Director of Public Health and Research

February 4, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Welcomes New Members to Its Board of Directors and Advisors and New Senior Staff Director

January 13, 2016
The Greater Boston Food Bank Announces 2016 Hunger Forecast

2015

December 9, 2015
The Greater Boston Food Bank and Lovin’ Spoonfuls Collaborate to Reduce Food Waste

October 19, 2015
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches its Fifth Annual Holiday Meal Drive

September 10, 2015
GBFB, WCVB, and Highland Street Foundation team up to raise money, awareness during Hunger Action Month

September 9, 2015
Boston-Area Environmental, Community and Religious Leaders Join Launch of New “Mass Power Forward” Coalition

September 8, 2015
Let’s Talk About Food and The Greater Boston Food Bank team up to Launch “Brown Bag Lunch & Learn” Series at the Boston Public Market

August 10, 2015
The Greater Boston Foodbank Reaches 600 Million Pounds Distributed

2014

December 12, 2014
Top Restaurants Support The Greater Boston Food Bank With Annual Super Hunger Brunch 2015, Jan. 24 – Jan. 25

October 27, 2014
The Greater Boston Food Bank Launches Holiday Meal Drive Annual Fundraising Campaign to Provide Thousands of Bay State Families with Holiday Meals

October 24, 2014
The Boston Globe Magazine and the Commonwealth Institute Name Top 100 Women Led Business in Massachusetts

August 18, 2014
Greater Boston Food Bank/Feeding America Survey Focuses on Hunger Food Insecurity in Eastern Massachusetts

May 21, 2014
Toyota and Babson College Partner with The Greater Boston Food Bank to Provide Students with Real World Experience and Help Deliver More Food Faster

May 1, 2014
The 11th Annual Greater Boston Food Banquet Raises Funds Awareness For Those In Need